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Released hostage Naama Levy spent months alone in a Hamas tunnel, rehab lead reveals

"Until all of them return, there will be no full rehabilitation for either them or the public. The psychological scars will persist."

 Families of four released hostages reunite with the returned hostages, January 25, 2025.
 Aminach Medic

Aminach Medic to supply equipment to hospitals and health funds in Israel

 Dr. Lucian Tatsa-Laur, head of the new Trauma Rehabilitation Center at Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital and Yael Yativ, Senior Director of Development and CEO of Friends of Assuta Ashdod Associations at the Jpost Miami Summit

'It is critical that we address the emotional trauma that we have experienced since October 7'

 The program is part of a national effort to alleviate the Israeli doctor shortage. (Illustrative).

Can immigration solve Israel's doctor shortage?


Medical gas systems to receive specialized supervision to prevent hazards at medical facilities

The consequences of not having certified engineers and other qualified employees specifically tending to medical gas can lead to accidents or even fatalities.

 Empty beds in the intensive care unit at the Coronavirus ward of Shaare Zedek hospital in Jerusalem on October 14, 2021.

The challenges to Israel’s healthcare system, pre- and post-October 7

After recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, Israel's healthcare system is now dealing with the adversity brought upon by the October 7th terror attacks.

 Hundreds flock Ichilov in order to donate blood on Saturday

New, temperature-controlled needle can prevent injuries, disease - report

An intravenous needle that irreversibly softens via body temperature on insertion​ can prevent unintended, infectious needlestick injuries and risky reuse.

Person holding needle 311

Peres Center announces ‘GamAni Prize’ in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Gam Ani Prize is designed to honor women and men who have shown exemplary leadership in various facets of the fight against breast cancer.

 Gam Ani's "GamAni Running Club" initiative embodies a national community-driven effort that unites women engaged in the battle against breast cancer.

Israel's Assuta permitted to expand IVF operations following scandals

The public hospitals’ IVF units had said that it was difficult for the to meet the demand of women for fertility treatments without the participation of private hospitals. 

 Pregnant woman suffers from depression (Illustrative)

Israelis find breakthrough treatment for cancer patients' severe itching

The study aimed at eradicating chronic pruritus attracted great international interest after it was presented at the annual conference of the European Association for Clinical Immunology and Allergy.

 Finding ways to stop the progression of cancer (Illustrative).

What is your brain's iron level? New Israeli non-invasive tech can find out

The “groundbreaking” MRI technology promises to revolutionize scientists’ understanding of iron homeostasis in the human brain. 

 Non-invasive approach for assessment of normal and impaired iron homeostasis in the brain.

Moderna says updated COVID vaccine is effective against newer variant

Moderna said it had shared the new finding on its vaccine with regulators and submitted it for peer review publication.

Vials with a sticker reading, "COVID-19 / Coronavirus vaccine / Injection only" and a medical syringe are seen in front of a displayed Moderna logo in this illustration taken October 31, 2020.

Are strangers more attractive, interesting to us than people we know? - study

The anticipation of a social encounter encourages us to attribute more positive physical features to strangers.

 Red figurine of a man in a crowd of people (illustrative)

Can police officers tell when you've smoked marijuana before driving? - study

In addition to their field sobriety tests, the participants took part in a driving simulation.

 A driver has been pulled over by a cop.

Can't sleep at night? These are the five mistakes you might be making

Alcohol, caffeine, and even water shortly before planning to fall asleep can be problematic.

 Sleep (Illustrative).