Medical news

Israeli scientists have developed a unique ointment that effectively eliminates a common side effect of targeted cancer therapy – skin toxicity. This remedy will help improve the quality of life for patients undergoing treatment without reducing the dosage or effectiveness of the anticancer therapy. The research findings have already been published in the journal Science… (далее…)

Israeli doctors have successfully started using an innovative method of radiation therapy called stereotactic radio surgery to treat kidney cancer. The effectiveness reaches 95%, and the short-term side effects are minimal. (далее…)

Israeli oncologists and radiotherapists have successfully implemented the latest treatment option for pancreatic cancer called ONCOSIL. It helps patients with unresectable tumors that have spread to nearby organs and structures. The treatment has already demonstrated high effectiveness. (далее…)

A new technology developed by a group of scientists from Ben-Gurion University in Negev allows for the prediction of oncology patients’ response to immunotherapy, particularly the use of anti-PD1 immune checkpoint inhibitors. The accuracy of this test is significantly higher than any other methods currently used. The research results have already been published in the… (далее…)

A unique technology developed by researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science will significantly enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatment and expedite the entire therapy process. Moreover, doctors now have the ability to select specific drugs for individual patients and deviate from standardized approaches that do not always yield positive outcomes. The precision of this… (далее…)

On March 14th, the grand opening of the new modern hotel took place. The hotel is intended for patients undergoing treatment at the Ichilov Medical Center and their family members. The hotel’s establishment was made possible through an investment of 11 million shekels. A similar guesthouse may soon be established in Haifa as well. This… (далее…)

A 58-year-old woman diagnosed with ALS became the first person in Israel and one of 100 individuals worldwide to gain access to this experimental treatment as part of a charitable mission. The Ichilov clinic is the only one in the country and one of the few in the world offering this unique therapy. (далее…)

The pediatric surgeons at Dana-Dwek Children’s Hospital saved the life of a 15-year-old boy by performing an innovative operation through a single incision. (далее…)

A new study conducted on animal models at Tel Aviv University has demonstrated that hyperbaric oxygenation has a positive impact on the social abilities of patients with autism. It also helps reduce inflammation and improves brain function. The research findings were published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. (далее…)