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L) Professor Lior Gepstein; R) Dr. Yaniv Dotan; and bottom, poster presentations at Rambam Research Day. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Record Number of Studies Presented at Rambam Research Day

1/27/2025 9:00 AM

After a hiatus in 2024 due to the Swords of Iron war, Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, hosted its annual Research Day, showcasing an unprecedented, record number of studies initiated by the hospital’s clinician-researchers across various medical disciplines.

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Dr. Roni Weisshof with the published article in the background. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Rambam and KI Participate in International Collaborative Study in Over One Million Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients

1/12/2025 9:00 AM

Seven Israeli researchers from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa and from the KI Research Institute in Kfar Malal joined another 17 international experts in a groundbreaking study analyzing data from over one million inflammatory bowel disease patients. The study aimed to comprehensively characterize these patients and develop more effective treatment approaches globally.

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Dr. Danny Epstein with the published article in the background. Photography: Rambam HCC.

The Lancet Publishes Rambam Physician's Response to War Claim Article

1/8/2025 9:00 AM

The Lancet recently published a letter authored by Dr. Danny Epstein, attending physician in the Division of Critical Care at Rambam Health Care Campus and Dr. Daniel King from the Critical Care Unit at Bnei Zion Medical Center, both in Haifa, Israel. The letter was a response to an article published on August 31, 2024 accusing Israel for its actions in Gaza as unjust and a brutal attack on civilian targets.

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(L) Dr. Karin Weiss and (R) lead scientist, Dr. Sharon Bratman-Morag. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam Researchers Discover Genetic Mutation Linked to Autism in Ashkenazi Jews

12/19/2024 9:00 AM

Pre-pregnancy genetic screening typically covers many hereditary diseases and hundreds of mutations. Two physician-scientists at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, have discovered a new mutation linked to a specific type of autism that occurs most frequently in Ashkenazi Jews. Pre-natal testing for this gene has now been added to the national health basket.

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Professor Lior Gepstein. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam’s Director of Cardiology Receives Prestigious Kadar–Sheba Award

11/19/2024 9:00 AM

Professor Lior Gepstein, Director of both the Department of Cardiology and Division of Research at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, has received a prestigious recognition for his pioneering research and clinical practice.

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Left Panel: Drs. Tal Capusha and Chaim Ohayon. Right Panel: See text for details. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam’s Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Receives Prestigious International Recognition

11/17/2024 9:00 AM

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel recently achieved exceptional international acclaim when two of its physicians were honored with prestigious awards from the European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery (EACMFS).

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Dr. Minerbi treats a patient at Rambam. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam Leads Study: War-related Stress Linked to Cerebral Hemorrhage

11/11/2024 9:00 AM

Dr. Amir Minerbi, director of the Institute for Pain Medicine at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel is conducting pioneering research on chronic pain, the impact of the gut microbiome, and utilizing it for the treatment of associated conditions. This research is praised by a leading, international journal.

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L-R) Christine Ashkar, Dr. Nira Arad-Cohen, and Dr. Shifra Ash with the 'TaDam' app in the background. Photography: Rambam HCC

Innovative 'TaDam' App Supports Children with Leukemia at Rambam

9/15/2024 9:00 AM

Young patients diagnosed with leukemia at the Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital of Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel now have an inventive companion in their journey towards recovery: an app that transforms the child’s cancer treatment into an interactive, game-like environment.

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L) Dr. Goded Shahaf and R) Dr. Dana Baron Shahaf. Photography: Rambam HCC

Rambam Researchers Develop Revolutionary Tool to Communicate with Patients in a Vegetative State

9/2/2024 9:00 AM

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.

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(L-R) Dr. Shlomit Yehudai-Reshef, Dr. Iyad Khamaysi, attending physician, Institute of Gastroenterology, Professor Lior Gepstein, and Dr. Amir Minerbi, director of Rambam’s Pain Relief Clinic. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Rambam Representatives at Israeli Translational Research Network Conference

6/18/2024 9:00 AM

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.

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Rambam's heart failure team. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Rambam Study Reveals Breakthrough Findings in Heart Failure Treatment

6/10/2024 9:00 AM

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.

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Dr. Shlomit Yehudai-Reshef. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Rambam Delegation Only Israeli Representatives at European Innovation Conference

5/16/2024 9:00 AM

An eight-person delegation from Rambam Healthcare Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, was the only representative of Israel at the 2024 European Healthcare Summit held in Rotterdam, Holland. Welcomed and supported by their peers, Rambam physician-scientists presented the medical technology and innovation that characterizes Israel worldwide as the Startup Nation.

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Dr. Ramit Magen Rimon, during an ultrasound examination of a young patient. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Enhanced Medical Training at Rambam is Changing the Face of Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care

5/8/2024 9:00 AM

Physicians are finding that ultrasound is an effective diagnostic tool for children with inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS). Its implementation at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa, Israel, is not only reducing children’s exposure to radiation – it has made one of the hospital’s clinics a world-class training center in the innovative use of ultrasound technology.

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(L–R): Professor Michael Halberthal, Professor Avi Domb, Minister Gila Gamliel, and Professor Lior Gepstein (far right). Photography: Rambam HCC.

In Light of International Boycotts, Rambam and Israeli Ministry Partner to Cultivate Medical Research

5/5/2024 9:00 AM

Last week, Gila Gamliel, Israel’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, and Professor Avi Domb, Chief Scientist and Director General of the Ministry, visited Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel. In light of current international boycotts, the Ministry announced its commitment to creating a financial model to fund medical research.

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Professor Assaf Zeltzer with the Paz Wasserman during his hospitalization at Rambam. Photography: Rambam HCC.

A Life-threatening Bowl of Noodles – Rare Case Successfully Treated at Rambam

4/30/2024 9:00 AM

Paz Wasserman never imagined that the stir-fry meal he prepared could be life threatening. After a few bites, he felt a burning in his throat and lost consciousness. After examining him at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, his physicians say it is a miracle the young man survived.

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Professor Assaf Zeltzer with the Green-Wagner Emergency Room at Rambam in the background. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Saved by Her 12-year-old Son

4/25/2024 9:00 AM

Dana* (38) was treating herself and her children for lice. While waiting for the topical treatment to take effect, she lit a cigarette; the treatment on her skin caught fire, burning the upper parts of her body. Thankfully, her quick-thinking and resourceful 12-year-old son saved her life.

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The Fortified Underground Emergency Hospital at Rambam – Ready for Action. Photography: Rambam HCC.

On High Alert Since October 7

4/16/2024 9:00 AM

Following the events of October 7, the IDF Home Front Command and Israel’s Ministry of Health instructed healthcare providers to prepare themselves for escalating conflict. Hospitals nationwide, Magen David Adom—Israel’s emergency response unit, and community healthcare providers sprang into action.

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Dr. Shahar Shelly. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Stroke Diagnosis and Prognosis with AI

4/14/2024 9:00 AM

Physician-scientists from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel, are using clinical data and AI to diagnose and treat stroke patients. After a year-long study, in collaboration with scientists from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology (Technion), their research is proving the ability of an OpenAI platform to diagnose strokes and deliver a 90-day prognosis for these patients.

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Professor Benjamin Medalion. Photography: Rambam HCC.

Innovation at Rambam: Saving Lives on the Battlefield

4/9/2024 9:00 AM

The intense fighting in Gaza in recent months has posed unprecedented challenges to the Israeli healthcare system. However, doctors at Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) in Haifa, Israel are developing new technologies to save soldiers injured in combat, including medical treatment that can be administered while under fire.

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