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Swift Action Saves a Wounded Soldier’s Kidney
November 1, 2026 – In a race against time, doctors in the Interventional Radiology Unit at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) saved a soldier’s kidney after an operational accident in Lebanon cut off its blood supply. Yair*, an IDF soldier serving in Lebanon, recently fell from a considerable height and landed on a piece of metal that penetrated his body. A military helicopter rushed him to Rambam for emergency treatment. Yair was initially treated in…
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Rambam Expert Comments on Celebrity Misdiagnosis
October 29, 2026 – What happens when a diagnosis that has shaped someone’s life turns out to be wrong? Christina Applegate’s experience raises questions about medical certainty—and when to request a diagnostic reassessment. Five years ago, American actor Christina Applegate was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and later stepped away from on-screen acting. For years, the diagnosis explained her symptoms. She recently revealed that her physicians had misdiagnosed her condition. While those around her welcomed…
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Rambam Summit 2026: An Unforgettable Experience
October 13-15: Friends of Rambam from around the world gathered in Haifa for the annual Rambam Summit. We have just returned from our 2026 International Rambam Summit, and wow—what an incredible trip! Seeing Rambam’s work in action is always inspiring. There is something truly powerful about being on the ground, meeting the people behind the breakthroughs, and witnessing firsthand the extraordinary work taking place every day at Rambam Health Care Campus. We wanted to share…
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From Discovery to Care: A New Chapter for Rambam and Technion
At American Friends of Rambam, we are proud to celebrate a transformative new partnership that will help bring medical discoveries closer to the patients who need them most. Rambam Health Care Campus and the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology have established the Andrea and Lawrence Wolfe Center for Translational Medicine and Engineering. Located within Rambam’s Helmsley Health Discovery Tower, the new Center will unite physicians, scientists, and engineers around one shared goal: turning urgent clinical needs…
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Rambam Treats Rare Spinal Infection After Acupuncture
October 25, 2026 – Although acupuncture is generally considered safe, a rare spinal infection following treatment had severe consequences for one patient. Shoshana*, a generally healthy and active woman in her fifties, arrived at the Green-Wagner Department of Emergency Medicine at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) with mild weakness in one hand. A thorough examination, including a CT scan, revealed no clear cause, so physicians admitted her for further investigation and observation. Within 36 hours…
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Live from Rambam: Robotic Surgery Watched on the Big Screen
October 21, 2026 – Several dozen urology and uro-oncology specialists gathered recently at the Haifa International Convention Center to watch live broadcasts from Haifa. It wasn’t an NBA game or a Champions League match, but it drew cheers all the same. On October 8, 2026, urology and uro-oncology specialists attending a professional meeting at the Haifa International Convention Center watched a live broadcast of surgery performed at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) using the da…
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How Rambam Turns your Medical Data into Better Care
October 13, 2026 – At Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam), clinicians, researchers, and technology specialists are exploring how to turn medical information into tools that improve treatment while protecting patient privacy. The challenge is to ensure that patients benefit from these advances and have confidence in how hospitals use their medical information. Decades of digital medical records are helping Rambam develop AI tools to predict patient deterioration, improve treatment, and advance research. Intensive care monitoring…
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Three Years: Rambam Remembers
October 5, 2026 — Rambam Health Care Campus held a moving remembrance ceremony today, 24 Tishrei, 5787, to mark the Hebrew anniversary of the October 7, 2023 massacre and the outbreak of the Swords of Iron war. Dr. Netanel Horowitz, hospital Deputy Director, opened the ceremony with heartfelt words about how reality has changed, the fractures in Israeli society, and the need to heal divisions. He also acknowledged the courage of soldiers and civilians. “Rambam…
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Now at Rambam: New Technology for Nasal Correction in Children with Cleft Lip and Palate
October 4, 2026 – For children with cleft lip and palate, treatment is a long and complex process. Now, Mectron’s PIEZOSURGERY® technology, previously unavailable in Israel’s public health care system, offers a new option for nasal correction at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam). Dr. Zach Sharony, a senior surgeon at Rambam’s Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, has begun using advanced Piezo bone surgery technology to perform complex nasal procedures on pediatric patients with cleft…
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Clothing as Therapy: A New Approach to Pediatric Rehabilitation
September 24, 2026 – Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam), recently launched an initiative that makes fashion part of treatment. Pediatric rehabilitation is an essential aspect of recovery for children after serious illness and trauma. Dr. Lihi Mansano, director of the Azrieli Foundation Pediatric Rehabilitation Center at Rambam’s Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital, oversees personalized rehabilitation programs designed to help these children reach their full potential. Although specially adapted clothing can help children overcome everyday challenges by…
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Tell Your Dentist to Wait Before Using AI
September 22 – If your dentist consults artificial intelligence (AI) during your treatment, tell them “Don’t!” and to read this article first. A new international study led by Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) and the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (Technion) recently published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology has identified significant gaps in the ability of artificial intelligence (AI) systems to diagnose and plan treatment for gum disease. The study evaluated and ranked…
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Acetaminophen During Pregnancy: Rambam Expert Weighs In
September 15, 2026 – Acetaminophen is one of the few pain-relief drugs generally considered safe to take during pregnancy. However, a preliminary Danish study points to an association between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and differences in the reproductive organ development in baby girls. Professor Ido Solt, director of the Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology and director of the High-Risk Pregnancy Service at Rambam Health Care Campus, notes that these preliminary findings do not establish causation and…
