M., a prostate cancer patient, needed to undergo radiation treatment. However, as a carrier of a genetic mutation, this form of treatment could also endanger his health and cause intestinal tumors. A new methodology recently introduced at Rambam gives him and other patients hope. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, with more…
Dr. Michael (Miki) Halberthal, who served in recent years as deputy director of Rambam, was recently appointed CEO of the Rambam Medical Center. Dr. Halberthal will officially take over from February 28, replacing Prof. Rafi Beyar, who served as Rambam’s director for the last 13 years and retired. Upon his appointment, Dr. Halberthal, 60, married…
Rambam Health Care Campus is the only Level 1 trauma center in Northern Israel, treating the most difficult, complex injuries. Recently, an exceptionally rare case was treated at Rambam – a large-scale orthopedic injury not seen every day. During an operation in which a multidisciplinary team took part, six procedures were performed to fix an…
The placenta, one of the most fascinating organs in the woman’s body, is known for its important properties in helping to ensure fetal safety. Some believe the placenta can also help solve other medical problems. However, unusual use of the female organ was recently made when Rambam Health Care Campus used a placenta to restore…
Rabbi Eckstein founded the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews in 1983 and served as its president until his death. He was an American-Israeli activist and sat on the Board of Governors of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, United Israel Appeal, and the Jewish Agency. In addition, he wrote seven books and won several…
