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Yitzhak’s Remarkable Path: A New Chapter for Children with Short Stature
September 10, 2024 – In a remarkable turn of events for children diagnosed with achondroplasia, recent surgical advancements provide promising opportunities. Fourteen- year-old Yitzhak Koynov underwent a groundbreaking limb-lengthening surgery at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, which extended his arm length by an impressive 8 centimeters. Facing significant challenges due to his
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Elton John’s Vision Loss – Rambam Expert Weighs In
September 5, 2024 – Mega-star and singer, Elton John shared on social media that a complication from an eye infection has caused partial blindness. What are the common causes of eye infections, and how does hygiene affect ocular health? Professor Michael Mimouni, director of the Cornea Unit in the Department of Ophthalmology at Rambam Health
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Revolutionary Findings: A Call for Change in Treatment Strategies of Vegetative Patients
September 2, 2024 — A groundbreaking study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that at least 25% of patients diagnosed in a vegetative state may actually be conscious, challenging long-standing perceptions about these patients. The research, involving coordination between top neuroscientists from six global medical centers, stresses the urgency for a transformative
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Bringing Joy through Grief: A Mother Honors Her son, a Fallen Soldier, with Life
August 29, 2024 – In a moving embrace of both sorrow and hope, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, took part in a poignant tribute that marked the intertwining of lives and legacies. This special initiative honored the memory of Captain Eitan Fish, who perished nine months ago in the battle in Gaza.
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A Mother’s Journey: Resilience and Hope in the Face of Adversity
August 25, 2024 — Following the outbreak of war and unexpected evacuation from Kibbutz Eilon in the Western Galilee where she had anticipated a joyful pregnancy, Tal Asiag found herself in the High Risk Pregnancy Service at Rambam, anxiously awaiting her daughter’s arrival. Shortly after discovering she was pregnant, Tal Asiag was evacuated along with
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North Under Stress: Surge in Mental Health Emergency Cases at Rambam
August 21, 2024 – In recent weeks, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel has reported an increase in the number of referrals to its Emergency Psychiatric Service, with case numbers doubling. This has been accompanied by a rise in severe mental health crises, including suicidal situations, psychotic episodes, and substance use. As tensions
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Working Abroad Has Advantages, but There’s No Place Like Home
August 18, 2024 – Dr. Shahar Shelly, the Director of Neurology at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa, Israel, is among the many physicians who travel abroad to further their skills. After his time in Minnesota, he reflects on his experiences, the challenges he faced, and the joy of returning home. Dr. Shahar Shelly spent
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Rambam Surgeons Perform First-of-its-kind Orthopedic Surgery in Georgia
August 15, 2024 – Thirty-year-old Sophia* is the first person in a former Soviet state to undergo a specialized thighbone alignment and limb lengthening surgery. The procedure was performed in Georgia by two orthopedic specialists from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel. Professor Mark Eidelman, director of the Pediatric Orthopedics Unit at Rambam’s Ruth
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Trigeminal Neuralgia: Simple Treatment at Rambam Transforms a 77-Year-Old’s Life
August 13, 2024 – Yosef Shemayovich (77) endured nearly a quarter of a century of debilitating facial pain. Despite trying numerous treatments, his condition worsened. However, a simple treatment at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, quickly resolved his pain, restoring his quality of life. Also known as Fothergill disease, trigeminal neuralgia is
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Rambam Surgeons Use Thigh Tissue in Complex Pediatric Skull Reconstruction Surgery
August 8, 2024 – Four-year-old Maya* was severely injured in a car accident and airlifted to Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel. For several days, her life hung in the balance. In a complex procedure using her own thigh tissue, Rambam’s multidisciplinary surgical team gave her a second chance at life. After arriving
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Rambam Treats Critically Wounded Canadian-Born Soldier for Shrapnel Injury
August 6, 2024 – Canadian-born Ben (Benji) Brown, a lone soldier in the Israel Defense Forces, was stationed at Har Dov on Israel’s northern border. A missile struck the army base, and he sustained a life-threatening injury. After being airlifted to Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, and following multiple surgeries, Brown was
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Rambam Neurologist on Headaches Caused by Painkiller Overuse
August 4, 2024 – Headaches caused by medication misuse affect about 2% of the population. While a regular prescription or over-the-counter painkiller usually provides relief, excessive monthly use can actually worsen headaches over time. Dr. Erel Domany, a senior neurologist in the Department of Neurology at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, explains
