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Rambam Expands Critical Invasive Neuroradiology & Stroke Care Services
September 17, 2024 – A report published last month by the State Comptroller highlighted the alarming state of stroke care in Israel, particularly the northern and southern regions. The good news is that Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, has expanded their stroke care services to help meet that need. In August of 2024, the State Comptroller presented alarming data regarding the state of stroke care in Israel. The report advised that a…
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Innovative “TaDam” App Supports Children with Leukemia at Rambam
September 15, 2024 – Young patients diagnosed with leukemia at the Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital of Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel now have an inventive companion in their journey towards recovery: an app that transforms the child’s cancer treatment into an interactive, game-like environment. “TaDam” is a name that resonates, reminding one of the “ta-da!” following eye-opening magic tricks. Now, “TaDam” is a new app developed to assist young cancer patients and…
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Preventing Hepatitis C in Newborns: A Simple Step Could Make all the Difference
September 12, 2024 – Professor Ronen Arnon, senior physician and head of the Pediatric Liver, Gastroenterology, and Pediatric Nutrition Institute at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, is advocating for routine hepatitis C screenings to prevent infections in newborns. Regardless of advances in combatting the disease, approximately 50 babies in Israel annually are born with the virus due to undetected maternal infections. In a recently published article on the popular Hebrew news outlet,…
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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 genetic condition—one which causes shorter limbs and various complications—Yitzhak was unable to engage in everyday activities like using a computer…
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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 Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, and chairperson of Israel’s Ophthalmology Society, explains. John (77) has been singing since the…
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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 approach in how this vulnerable subset of patients is treated. Hundreds of thousands of patients are hospitalized for months, or…
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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. Chaya Baruch, the mother of the fallen hero, Captain Eitan Fish, initiated a project aimed at celebrating life on what…
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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 her family from Kibbutz Eilon in the Western Galilee near the Lebanese border. After moving, Asiag was eager to contribute…
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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 escalate in the North of Israel amid ongoing threats from Iran and its affiliates, notably Hezbollah, the psychological impact is…
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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 several years at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and is among many Israeli doctors who relocate to various countries…
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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 Rappaport Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Doron Keshet, a senior physician in the Unit, conducted the surgery. Rambam is one of the…
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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 a long-term pain disorder that affects the trigeminal nerve, responsible for facial sensation and motor functions like biting and chewing.…
