Life alongside the war is full of tension and anxiety, and it affects the sleep patterns of many people. While some experience difficulty falling asleep and insomnia, others report nightmares and particularly vivid dreams. For more about the reasons for this and the classic and innovative ways of coping with sleeplessness, join researcher Rotem Siso, […]
Tics are sudden movements or sounds that appear nigh-involuntarily and are difficult to control. Tic disorders mainly appear in childhood and were found to be linked to conditions of stress and anxiety. Since the “Swords of Iron” war broke out, pediatricians throughout Israel report an increase in children and teenagers presenting for treatment due to […]
3D printing has revolutionized many fields. Now, it appears that this technology is expected to be life-altering in the medical world as well. From manufacturing organs, through planning complex procedures, to innovations in the pharmaceutical industry, researcher Rotem Sisso speaks of the existing uses of 3D printing in medicine and of future implementations on the […]
Mind-reading sounds like a superpower reserved for superheroes in science fiction films, or illusionists in entertainment shows. However, the truth is that mind-reading devices, also known as Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs), exist in reality and provide solutions for patients with various neurologic and motor conditions. From granting people with paralysis the ability to move their limbs […]
Even though many people long to parent children at some stage of their lives, sometimes life possesses unexpected challenges and difficulties that prevent this. Luckily, technological advances in fertility preservation offer hope to women and men who wish to have children at an older age. From freezing ovarian and testicular tissue to implementing Artificial intelligence […]
The modern world is constantly trying to eradicate bacteria and other pathogens and to get rid of dirt. Parents often think that visiting the local playground increases children’s risk of contracting diseases and that staying at home without exposure to dirt and other kids is the best solution for keeping kids healthy. Before turning on […]
It’s definitely “science”, but no longer “fiction”… In the third and final part of the series of posts about the hospitals of the future, researcher Dolev Vaknin provides a glimpse into the expected changes in the design and planning of hospitals and how these are expected to affect our health. [Part III] Welcome to the […]
It’s definitely “science”, but no longer “fiction”… From robots who greet patients as they enter the reception area, to AI that is used to analyze and diagnose based on lab tests; the hospital of the future is already here. Researcher Dolev Vaknin dives into this exciting new world in a series of posts covering the […]
It’s definitely “science”, but no longer “fiction”… From robots who greet patients as they enter the reception area, to AI that is used to analyze and diagnose based on lab tests; the hospital of the future is already here. Researcher Dolev Vaknin dives into this exciting new world in a series of posts covering the […]
They’re our oldest partners – they are with us since the day we are born, they change with us as we grow, and they constitute an inseparable part of who we are. Trillions of bacteria live in our bodies – and despite their bad PR, most of them are actually desirable, and have a crucial […]
