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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.

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.

Teratoma is a rare cancer that affects the reproductive organs. When 18-year-old Yasmin* was diagnosed with this condition, her life was turned upside down. However, with the collaborative efforts of physicians from two Haifa hospitals and a specialized surgical intervention, Yasmin, now 21, is hopeful for a healthy and promising future.

Dr. Goded Shahaf, principal investigator of the Applied Neurophysiology Lab at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, has developed the EyeCon, a pioneering tool that has been successfully used for several years to facilitate communication with patients in a vegetative state. This innovative device, which is implemented by Dr. Dana Baron Shahaf, director of the Neurosurgery Anesthesia Unit at Rambam, employs electroencephalogram (EEG) technology.

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.

Over the span of just three days, the skilled pediatric medical team at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel demonstrated expertise and rapid response in handling three critical cases involving young children who had ingested dangerous foreign objects.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In a heartwarming act of compassion, a 4.5-year-old inspired his kindergarten classmates to support the pediatric division where he is receiving cancer treatment at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel. This initiative, born from the collaboration between Rani’s family and community, resulted in a donation for children in isolation after bone marrow transplants.

Four-year-old Maya* was severely injured in a car accident and airlifted to Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel. For several days, her life hung in the balance. In a complex procedure using her own thigh tissue, Rambam’s multidisciplinary surgical team gave her a second chance at life.

Canadian-born Ben (Benji) Brown, a lone soldier in the Israel Defense Forces, was stationed at Har Dov on Israel’s northern border. A missile struck the army base, and he sustained a life-threatening injury. After being airlifted to Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, and following multiple surgeries, Brown was placed in a medically induced coma.

Headaches caused by medication misuse affect about 2% of the population. While a regular prescription or over-the-counter painkiller usually provides relief, excessive monthly use can actually worsen headaches over time. Dr. Erel Domany, a senior neurologist in the Department of Neurology at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, explains the causes and effects of this phenomenon.

Four years after their divorce, hospitalized patient Karen Mallach and ex-husband Esteban Petlyuk remarried in one of the wards in the Herta and Paul Amir Department of Internal Medicine A at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel. Their spontaneous and unconventional wedding ceremony opens a new chapter in their romance, which began in 2011.

Dr. Yaniv Dotan, director of the Institute of Pulmonology at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel comments on a new US study that sheds light on the risk factors associated with “Long COVID.”

The American Cancer Society recently published the results of a study that investigated the causes of various types of cancer and related deaths. Professor Alona Zer Kuch, director of Medical Oncology at the Joseph Fishman Oncology Center of Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel comments on the findings.

When war broke out, 13-year-old Yotam Rotem and his family were evacuated from their home in northern Israel. In addition to their ongoing daily struggles, the boy broke his nose, further overwhelming the family. While being treated at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, two therapy dogs saved Yotam’s day.

Thanks to a highly skilled multidisciplinary surgical team at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, a life-threatening tumor in a one-month-old infant, was removed from her mouth and throat.