Articles about treatment at Ichilov
1519 articles about diagnostic methods, treatment programmes and patient stories at the state-run Ichilov Hospital.
A New Safe Method for Checking Tubal Patency Introduced at Ichilov
At the Women's Health Center 'Liss', part of the Ichilov Medical Complex, a new advanced method called HyFoSy (Hysterosalpingo Foam Sonography) has recently been adopted to assess tubal patency. Its main advantages include the absence of radiation exposure, painlessness, and high accuracy.
ReadA Device for Treating Migraines Invented in Israel
Migraine is one of the most common and insidious diseases that can not only worsen a person's quality of life but also completely incapacitate them. For many years, scientists have been trying to find a way to help such people effectively cope with episodes of unbearable pain. And, apparently…
ReadHow Intestinal Bacteria Help Fight Cancer
Immunotherapy, which shows great promise for treating patients with metastatic malignant neoplasms, has dramatically changed therapeutic forecasts in cancer treatment, especially after the discovery of immune checkpoint inhibitors. However, responses to immunotherapy are heterogeneous and often transient…
ReadIchilov – a synonym for quality: 181 doctors in the prestigious Forbes list
In 2024, Forbes magazine published its influential list of the best doctors, highlighting their outstanding achievements in medicine. Special attention was drawn to the Israeli clinic Ichilov, which earned recognition by including 181 doctors in the list. This significant achievement underscores the expertise…
ReadA Device for Detecting Nighttime Apnea in People with Epilepsy Has Emerged
Researchers from Rutgers University have developed a device aimed at helping neurologists identify obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in people with epilepsy, whose seizures may be exacerbated by sleep disturbances. They published the results of their study in the scientific journal Neurology Clinical Practice.
ReadScarless Cesarean Section: A New Method Introduced in Israel
At the 'Liss' maternity hospital of the Ichilov Medical Center, a new technology for closing wounds after cesarean section surgery has been applied for the first time in Israel. It is based on the use of dissolvable medical staples that, by connecting the edges of the skin from the inside, minimize the risk of postoperative complications and provide…
ReadIsraeli Study Confirms Effectiveness of Drug for Severe Asthma
Good news for people suffering from one of the most severe forms of bronchial asthma. A two-year study of the biological drug Nucala (mepolizumab), conducted at one of the Israeli medical centers, demonstrated that its use significantly improves the condition of patients with severe eosinophilic asthma that is not controlled by other medications.
ReadA Well-Known Drug Will Help in the Fight Against Cancer
A team of researchers from Cardiff University in Britain has established that small doses of aspirin are not only beneficial for preventive purposes for people with cardiovascular diseases and stroke but may also play a certain role in the therapy of some types of oncology. The results of their research were published in the latest issue of the medical journal <em>PLOS Medicine.</em>
ReadEverything You Need to Know About Surgical Robots
Surgery is undergoing a revolution: mechanical assistants for surgeons are making life easier for patients thanks to their unique capabilities.
ReadDanish Scientists Create a 'Killer' for Superbugs: 85% Success Against Untreatable Infections
At the beginning of 2025, the world received hope in the fight against one of the most terrifying threats to modern medicine. Scientists from the University of Copenhagen developed a revolutionary method for treating superbugs that showed incredible results — 85% effectiveness against the dangerous methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)...
ReadCAR-M Therapy: Hope for Treating Complex Tumours
Researchers from South Korea have presented an innovative approach to cancer immunotherapy that could significantly expand the capabilities of existing treatment methods, such as CAR-T (chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy). The team from the Korean Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) led by Dr. Chi-Hoon Park has developed a new technology based on the use of macrophages with chimeric antigen receptors (CAR-M). This method promises to overcome the limitations of CAR-T therapy, especially in treating solid tumours such as lung or liver cancer, and open new prospects in the fight against oncological diseases.
ReadBioengineers Develop a Non-Invasive Method for Cell Control Using Temperature
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have developed an innovative method for controlling cells using temperature. This approach could serve as the foundation for new types of cell therapy, where modified cells respond to natural physiological changes, such as increased body temperature…
ReadThe World's First Case of Robotic Removal of a Pregnancy Developing in the Liver
An ultrasound examination of a 30-year-old woman in early pregnancy shocked even experienced doctors when it was discovered that the fetus was located in the liver. The pregnancy was terminated due to a threat to the woman's life. Only 20 such cases have been documented in the global medical literature…
ReadAchievements in Bladder Cancer Treatment Offer Hope for Cure
Advancements in bladder oncology open new horizons for patients. Modern research demonstrates significant progress in treatment, especially for aggressive forms of cancer. Thanks to a personalized approach based on precise identification of molecular characteristics of the tumour…
ReadA New AI Tool Revolutionizes the Detection of Rare Gastrointestinal Diseases
German scientists from Ludwig Maximilian University, the Technical University of Berlin, and the Charité clinic have developed an innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-based tool capable of detecting rare gastrointestinal tract diseases. This method, which has already undergone successful trials, promises to significantly expand diagnostic capabilities.
ReadKidney Chip Opens New Opportunities for Drug Development and Personalized Medicine
The development of advanced drug screening tools is crucial for the advancement of personalized medicine and the creation of more effective treatment methods. One of the organs that attracts special attention in this area is the kidney.
ReadA New Medical Platform Will Simplify Surgeons' Work at Ichilov
The Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital), the largest emergency care institution in Israel, announced this month the implementation of a new medical platform that uses artificial intelligence and computer vision technologies to scan real surgical procedures. This allows…
ReadA New Study Shows Unexpected Benefits of Telemedicine Services
A study published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal highlights the unexpected benefits of telemedicine during the pandemic and provides insight into what this may mean for the future of medicine as a whole.
ReadIsrael's Successes in Treating Coronavirus
A group of Israeli scientists from the Ness Ziona Biological Institute, led by Dr. Lev Boaz, reported a significant breakthrough in research dedicated to the development of antibodies against the COVID-19 coronavirus. The antibodies obtained by the scientists showed effectiveness in neutralizing the virus in the body of the patient…
ReadCoronavirus and Treatment Abroad: What is the Solution?
The COVID-19 epidemic caught many by surprise: long-planned trips had to be canceled and plans adjusted. Unfortunately, many patients who had treatment scheduled abroad became hostages of the situation.
ReadIn Israel, Patients Are Monitored by a 'Super Nurse' Created by Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence can detect potential deterioration in condition earlier than nurses or doctors and predict which patients are at risk of readmission in the future. Meet the 'super nurse'! She is capable of simultaneously monitoring the condition of many patients, controlling blood pressure, pulse, and other vital signs, as well as recognizing signs of deterioration before the patient feels it themselves.
Read-50% on Women's Check Up for March 8th
Top Ichilov Clinic congratulates all women on International Women's Day and offers a 50% discount on the Women's Check Up!
ReadIsrael Begins Clinical Trials of Coronavirus Drug Derived from Plasma
Israeli scientists report promising early results from a clinical study in which they treat Covid-19 patients with immunoglobulin (IgG) derived from the plasma of recovered patients who have a high level of antibodies. The serum is produced by the biopharmaceutical company Kamada from Rehovot.
ReadDiscounts up to 50%: Israeli clinic Ichilov Top offers patients advantageous conditions for diagnosis and treatment
Starting from December 20 and until January 10 inclusive, every patient of Ichilov Top clinic has the opportunity to receive a consultation from a world-class specialist at a reduced cost, a discount on treatment in Israel, or a plane ticket with a 50% discount.
ReadIsraeli Company Secures $22 Million for Fat-Burning Injection
Israeli pharmaceutical company Raziel Therapeutics recently announced the raising of funds through the issuance of Series C preferred securities totaling $22 million, led by Israeli venture firm Pontifax and involving major investors.
ReadScientists Find Biomarker Predicting Tumour Response to Immunotherapy
It has been established that some subtypes of melanoma, sarcoma, and renal cell carcinoma – but not all – respond well to treatment with new drugs known as immune checkpoint inhibitors, which utilize the body's well-known ability to mount an immune response against tumour cells carrying foreign antigens. A new study published in the journal Nature shows that the presence of B-lymphocytes within the tumour – inside clusters of immune cells called tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS) – can predict how well these tumours will respond to immunotherapy.
ReadResearch Shows Global Vaccine Will Combat COVID-19
A study conducted by military doctors from the Walter Reed Institute under the leadership of Morgan Rolland, head of the genetic program, shows that the mutation of the coronavirus that occurred from December 2019 to the present suggests that a vaccine will be sufficient for successful infection control...
ReadWithout Complications and Scars: In Israel, Appendices are Removed from Children Through a Small Puncture
Minimal trauma, reduced blood loss and risk of postoperative complications, shorter hospitalization periods, and rapid recovery – the modern surgical technique that involves performing interventions through natural openings in the body, without incisions, is now used for children and adolescents.
ReadNew Two-Hour Cancer Diagnosis and Risk Assessment
A new technology based on mechanobiology can predict within two hours whether a tumour is malignant, and if so, how likely it is that the cells will spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. The method was developed and tested by a research group led by Professor Daphne Weichs from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. The study was published in the Annals of Biomedical Engineering.
ReadSpecific Biomarkers of Alzheimer's Disease Discovered
Studying the functional changes that occur in the brain during senile dementia of the Alzheimer type, researchers from the University of Madrid discovered biomarkers capable of predicting which patients with mild cognitive impairments are at increased risk of developing dementia, or senile dementia.
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