New regulations in licensing for doctors trained abroad
The number of years of clinical experience required to obtain exemption from the licensing exam for doctors who worked abroad has been reduced from 14 to just 10 years.
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All About the Date-Rape Drug
Drug usage that makes a victim feel faint with the intention of committing a crime (such as rape, robbery, etc.) is a long-standing problem in Israel and around the globe.
Israeli Medical Device Firm Advances Prostate Treatment Toward U.S. FDA Approval
Israeli medical device firm Butterfly Medical's BPH treatment, Butterfly Prostatic Retraction Device, completed a 244-patient trial, paving the way for U.S.
Subcommittee for IDF Human Resources discusses IDF’s efforts to prevent suicidality. MK Stern, chair: “We will not leave anyone to fight alone”
IDF Human Resources Subcommittee convenes to discuss suicidality prevention, with MK Stern vowing, "We will not leave anyone to fight alone." Almoz Commission.
New Israel-U.S. Partnership Aims to Restore Nerve Function in MS
An Israeli-U.S. partnership launches a novel therapy to repair neurological damage in MS, using AI to identify molecules that restore myelin and reverse.
New Genetic Map Unlocks Clues to Autism and Rare Brain Disorder
Israeli-led scientists developed a new genetic map, identifying hundreds of genes crucial for early brain development. This research offers vital clues to.
Knesset Examines Growing Use of Medical Cannabis Among PTSD-Afflicted Soldiers
The Knesset committee examines the growing use of medical cannabis among Israeli soldiers with PTSD after two years of war. A veteran shares his powerful.
Two-Month-Old Dies of Flu, Sixth Pediatric Death in Israel This Year
Sixth pediatric flu death in Israel this year as a healthy two-month-old dies. Ministry urges vaccination for indirect protection & masks for at-risk.
Health Committee to advance prioritization of IDF vets in medical residency placement. MK Sonn Har Melech, chair: “Anyone who chose to study medicine at institutions that are incubators of terrorism cannot be part of Israel’s healthcare system”
Israel's Health Committee prioritizes IDF veterans for medical residency, as Palestinian graduates from Nablus and East Jerusalem universities training in.
Sleep’s Ancient Purpose Offers Clues for Fighting Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Israeli researchers reveal sleep's ancient purpose, dating back to jellyfish, is vital for nerve cell protection. Improving sleep quality may slow Alzheimer's.
Over 10,000 Hospital Beds Unprotected Against Rocket Attacks, Israeli Report Warns
An Israeli State Comptroller report warns over 10,000 hospital beds (56%) lack protection from rocket attacks, endangering patients and staff across Israel's.
Brain Synchronization During Social Interaction Tied to Mental Resilience, Study Says
Brain synchronization predicts mental resilience, a Haifa study reveals. Stronger social synchrony reduces post-traumatic stress after Oct 7.
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