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From War-Torn Sudan to Rambam: Dreams Do Come True!
July 7, 2024 – Adam Abdelatif’s life in war-torn Sudan was complicated enough without the illness and disability he faced. Eventually he would undergo life-saving treatment at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel. Now, the man who asked Israel for help has become the one giving it to hospitalized Israelis. Thirty-eight-year-old Adam Abdelatif’s life in war-torn Sudan was complicated; since the age of three, he had lived in a war-torn country. Against all…
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Fox News Features Their Visit to Rambam
July 3, 2024 – Professor Miki Halberthal, general director of Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, and the Mayor of Haifa, Yona Yahav, were interviewed by Fox News. The interview was broadcast earlier this week and spotlighted the critical role of the Sammy Ofer Fortified Underground Hospital (FUEH) at Rambam and the threat of a widening conflict in the North. Should the conflict escalate, the region can expect a daily barrage of thousands…
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Rambam Bracing for War in the North
Recent weeks have brought Israel closer to war with Hezbollah and we urge you to join us in helping Rambam prepare for this national emergency. Since October 8, Hezbollah has fired more than 5,000 rockets, anti-tank missiles, and explosive UAVs at Israeli civilian and military targets in the north. As worries mount, Rambam Medical Center has conducted full-scale emergency drills in cooperation with MDA, Israel’s equivalent to the Red Cross, as well as with hospitals…
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HELP Is On Its Way
June 27, 2024 – With a significant increase in Israel’s elderly population, there is a critical shortage of professionals to attend to their needs. Professor Tzvi Dwolatzky, director, Center for Healthy Aging and director of the Geriatric Unit at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, outlines the challenges faced by the elderly and discusses a new program designed to improve their lives. Advances in medicine and a decreased birth rate are causing a…
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Rambam Physician Represents Israel in Prestigious European Cycling Event
June 25, 2024 – As part of the European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy (ESSKA) conference, orthopedists from around the world cycled over 100 kilometers daily in the Milan, Italy area, promoting science and a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Barak Segal, attending physician in the Section of Orthopedic Surgery at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel joined over 20 orthopedists and sports doctors in a prestigious cycling event in Milan, Italy,…
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Kidney of a 9-Month-Old Baby Saves a 4-Year-Old Boy
June 23, 2024 – Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, recently achieved a remarkable medical milestone: the kidney of a 9-month-old baby, who tragically passed away, was successfully transplanted to save the life of a 4-year-old boy. A severe head injury had left a 9-and-a-half-old baby from Northern Israel brain dead. Despite their immense grief, the parents made the courageous decision to donate his organs. In a complex surgery, doctors successfully harvested the…
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Rambam Representatives at Israeli Translational Research Network Conference
June 18, 2024 – Leading physician-scientists from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, attended the third annual conference of the Israeli Translational Research Network held this year at Ichilov Medical Center (Ichilov) in Tel Aviv, where the importance of research, the impact of the war, advanced technologies, and the future of medicine were discussed. Professor Lior Gepstein, director of Rambam’s Department of Cardiology and Division of Research, and Dr. Shlomit Yehudai-Reshef, director of…
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Rambam Doctors Perform Life-Changing Surgeries in Madagascar
June 16, 2024 – For over a decade, senior physicians from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, have participated in special missions to treat cleft palate and tongue deformities in developing countries. Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing conflict, their dedication remains unwavering. “Ethiopia, Vietnam, Ghana, and India—these are just a few of the many destinations we’ve reached over the past 12 years,” says Dr. Omri Emodi, Deputy Director of the Department…
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Rising Incidence of Pancreatic Cancer: Unveiling Deceptive Signs and Effective Treatments
June 13, 2024 – Pancreatic cancer continues to emerge as a significant health challenge, with its incidence on the rise globally. In light of increased media attention given to the disease, senior experts from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) offer invaluable insights into the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer has seen a concerning rise in recent years and is a prominent…
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Rambam Study Reveals Breakthrough Findings in Heart Failure Treatment
June 10, 2024 – A recent study conducted at the Heart Failure Unit at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, examined three primary treatments for persistent fluid buildup in heart failure patients. The study evaluated the safety of each approach and pinpointed the most effective treatment, positioning it to improve patient care worldwide. Heart failure remains a prevalent condition affecting millions worldwide, necessitating effective management strategies to alleviate symptoms and enhance patient well-being. In…
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The 21st Century Nurse is Both an Expert in Caregiving and Research
June 02, 2024 – Recently, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, held a research day focused on nursing innovation during International Nurses Week, covering topics that interweave research with caregiving. Hundreds of nurses, hospital management, and the head of Cheryl Spencer Department of Nursing at University of Haifa, attended the symposium, which highlighted advancements in the field of nursing and the integration of nursing with research. The symposium focused on the intertwining of…
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After 30 Years, IDF Reservist’s Essential Tremor Disappears thanks to advanced treatment at Rambam
May 28, 2024 – Thanks to MRI-guided focused ultrasound, a procedure performed at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, Motti Ben-Lulu (57) is beating his 30-year battle with severe hand tremors. After the life-changing procedure, he can pick up spaghetti with a fork and hammer a nail. Ben-Lulu, a resident of Northern Israel, was diagnosed with essential tremor, a neurological condition causing hand tremors, while in his early twenties. These tremors make even…
