Medicine

Doctor who left anaesthetized patient mid-procedure for sex with nurse allowed to continue practise

The doctor was dismissed from a hospital in Manchester after he was found to have left an unconscious patient to go have sex with a nurse in a nearby operating theater.

 An illustrative image of a hospital bed.
Dr. Maurit Beeri is seen standing before the Alyn Orthopedic Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in Jerusalem.

Dr. Maurit Beeri: Changing the world for the better, one patient at a time

Are you doing this one thing wrong without even knowing?

Constipation: Don’t get used to bad plumbing - opinion

Prof. Dekel wears many hats as a physician-scientist.

From lab-grown kidneys to self-healing tissues Prof. Dekel’s vision redefines regenerative medicine


World's first spinal cord transplant to take place in Israel, could allow patients to walk again

Tel Aviv University announced on Wednesday that the surgery will take place in Israel, marking a historic milestone in regenerative medicine.

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'We need everyone back': Hostage families, healthcare workers call for hostage deal

"Today, we pause to remind you: The return of all the hostages, alive or deceased, is essential for rebuilding our society in Israel," said Professor Hagai Levine.

Families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip attend an emergency confrence for their released at Shamir Medical Center in Be'er Ya'akov, August 17, 2025.

Telemedicine revolution in IDF & rehab: Psychiatrist online with Yossi Ambulance at a click

Coping with the rise in mental health cases among soldiers: Psychiatrists now available online quickly. Eilon Shafran, Co-CEO of Yossi Ambulance: "Hundreds of inquiries already handled."

Yossi Ambulance Center

How palliative care allows patients to live a life of love, sensitivity, and dignity

Palliative care is a branch of medicine intended for patients with terminal illnesses, from the moment of diagnosis until the end of life.

Palliative medicine. A respectful end to life

An AI model from Weizmann Institute can predict your future health – and help you change it

To train the model, the scientists let it study the medical records of each participant and then ask it to make minor predictions.

FROM LEFT, Dr. Lee Reicher, Prof. Eran Segal and Dr. Smadar Shilo.

6 reasons why life assure stands out among medical alert systems

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Gaza hostages Evyatar David, Rom Braslavski lost 50% of body weight, medical report says

The report is based on recent documentation, which includes images of David and Braslavski showing extreme malnutrition as well as testimonies and medical data from survivors.

Evyatar David (L), Rom Braslavski.

Resetting the system inside the body’s natural reboot process

Discover how the body naturally resets and heals itself through cycles of renewal and recovery.

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How animated video prescriptions are revolutionizing patient care

Israeli start-up GistMD collaborates with Mayo Clinic to deliver AI-powered, personalized video care instructions that improve patient understanding and outcomes.

 An illustrative image of a nurse writing a prescription.

Smart medicine: Artificial intelligence reaches the health fund

Meuhedet launches a new AI system to improve patient services. "The world has moved to free search, and healthcare must adapt," says Amos Maor, Deputy CEO of Customer Division.

 Meuhedet Health Fund

Israel to integrate mental health centers into general hospitals

The initiative aims to enhance the hospitalization experience for patients, whether they require mental health care or general medical treatment.

 An illustrative image of a hospital bed.