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Catch it early: early detection of testicular cancer will save your life

Affecting one in 30,000 men under 40, testicular cancer is highly curable with regular screening and immediate action at any sign; Prof. Jack Baniel sheds some light

Dr. Itay Gal | 04.22.24

Bedbugs are plaguing Paris – are they dangerous?

Paris and other French cities have recently been dealing with a plague of bedbugs that is bothering residents and tourists; How does the bed bug operate, in which places does it live, how do you know if you've been bitten, and how do you treat it?

Dr. Itay Gal | 10.04.23

דרו וייסמן וקטלין קריקו זוכי פרס נובל לרפואה

Kariko and Weissman win medicine Nobel for COVID-19 vaccine work

The Hungarian biochemist and American Jewish immunologist are to receive the prize from Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf in a ceremony in Stockholm in December

Dr. Itay Gal, Reuters | 10.02.23

How to treat scorpion stings?

Scorpion season is still upon us and the creepy crawler stung 2 children in 24 hours in the south; annually some 270 children arrive at hospital annually, suffering from the painful sting

Dr. Itay Gal, Attila Somfalvi | 09.28.23

מימין לשמאל : הנערה מעזה ואמה, ד"ר אלונה ראוכר מנהלת היחידה לקרדיולוגיית ילדים במרכז הרפואי וולפסון, ד"ר מיכאל גייסט מנהל היחידה לאלקטרופיזיולוגיה וקוצבים במרכז הרפואי וולפסון

From Gaza to hospital in Israel: Palestinian teen gets second chance at life after receiving pacemaker like Netanyahu's

A 18-year-old Gaza resident received a pacemaker at Wolfson hospital in central Israel, placed via the jugular vein; director of the electrophysiological unit Dr. Michael Geist: 'She received the most expensive pacemaker, just like the prime minister got

Dr. Itay Gal | 09.26.23

'Silent killer': High blood pressure cases skyrocket in last 3 decades

For the past 30 years, there has been a significant global increase in the number of adults experiencing hypertension, with the figure rising from 650 million to 1.3 billion; Report underlines that approximately half of those affected are oblivious to their condition, often going untreated

Dr. Itay Gal | 09.26.23

COVID or common cold? The symptom guide that clears the air

Increasing infections from new COVID strains and a rise in other viral illnesses make it challenging to identify what you're suffering from; What vaccines are available? What treatments work? When to visit the ER? Your complete guide

Dr. Itay Gal | 09.19.23

FDA approves updated COVID vaccines heading to Israel

Vaccine manufacturers report new vaccines deliver good protection against new coronavirus strains spreading around the world

Dr. Itay Gal | 09.12.23

Coronavirus is back: What to do if COVID test is positive

Updated vaccine expected to arrive by October, is seen as effective on new strain of the virus; as quarantine no longer obligated under guidelines, public urged to stay at home if infected to protect the vulnerable at at risk

Dr. Itay Gal | 09.07.23

Not science fiction: Israeli researchers created embryo models in a lab

14 day old embryo created from stem cells collected from mice; researchers say discover may prolong period of fertility, indefinitely

Dr. Itay Gal | 09.06.23

Surgical instrument found in abdomen of New Zealand woman

Months after undergoing a cesarean section surgery at a hospital in Auckland, a woman experienced severe abdominal pain, and following a CT scan it was revealed that a there was a forgotten surgical instrument left in her abdomen, measuring 17 cm long

Dr. Itay Gal | 09.05.23

Israeli girl's final shot at beating cancer might lie in pioneering treatment

For nearly 3 years, Liad's fight against aggressive bone cancer has kept her away from daylight; Despite Israel's top medical care, the disease progresses, putting her life in jeopardy; Now, a breakthrough US treatment could be her last hope; Here's how to help

Dr. Itay Gal | 08.27.23

Eureka: Scientists decode mysterious male Y chromosome

After eluding the grasp of science for decades, researchers finally manage to decode entire male Y chromosome, leading to potential breakthroughs in DNA testing and treatment

Dr. Itay Gal | 08.27.23

What are kidney stones and how can you treat them?

In most cases kidney stones pass out of the body on their own, but if they become too big they can cause complications leading to acute pain that requires medical intervention

Dr. Itay Gal | 08.27.23

Egg cracking TikTok challenge may endanger children

Expert says this is a dangerous prank that could result in head injuries and infections from Salmonella and Shigella bacteria, adding that sensible parents should not be smashing anything on their children's heads

Dr. Itay Gal | 08.24.23