Injury Patterns in Krav Maga Training: A Cross-Sectional Study.

This cross-sectional study, conducted from July 2023 to January 2024, examines injury patterns and associated risk factors among Krav Maga athletes to develop tailored prevention strategies for this unique martial art. A survey of 109 participants revealed that 65 injuries were reported, with 59.6% caused by actions from another individual and 24.

Unveiling the Economic Toll of Surgical Learning Curve in Elderly Hip Fractures.

Can the financial impact of implant choice during the learning curve of inexperienced surgeons in hip fracture surgery be quantified? Hip fractures in the elderly are a significant medical concern, often requiring surgical interventions performed by orthopedic surgery residents. As healthcare costs rise, exploring cost reduction opportunities within the healthcare system becomes crucial. In this prospective analysis, we examined the financial implications of implant choices encountered by residents during their learning curve in hip fracture surgery.

Medical Students' Knowledge of Plastic Surgery as a Reflection of the Public Perception.

Plastic surgery is a broad field that requires a mixed skillset. Therefore, it is important that students be exposed to all its various subspecialties to make informed career decisions and to properly refer patients in different clinical situations. A nationwide survey was conducted of Israeli medical students to investigate their knowledge and perceptions regarding the field of plastic surgery and its subspecialties, and the impact of a clinical rotation in plastic surgery on these factors.

Evolving Trends in Breast-Implant-Based Procedures in Israel: A National Survey.

Rare reports linking textured breast implants to anaplastic large-cell lymphoma have generated controversies regarding their relative advantage over smooth implants. To evaluate trends in implant use in Israel, we sent a seven-item questionnaire to all active board-certified breast plastic surgeons in the country. About half responded.

Novel Technologies in Chronic Wound Care.

In Israel, 20% of wounds do not progress to full healing under treatment with conservative technologies of which 1 to 2% are eventually defined as chronic wounds. Chronic wounds are a complex health burden for patients and pose considerable therapeutic and budgetary burden on health systems. The causes of chronic wounds include systemic and local factors.

Temporal hollowing causes, classifications, and treatment options: A systematic review.

Background: Recent developments in surgical techniques and grading schemas to treat temporal hollowing necessitate critically assessing their efficacy. This systematic review presents the currently available protocols for temporal hollowing, aimed toward improving the clinical approach, for the benefit of the surgeon and patient.

Methods: A search was conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, and Google Scholar in September 2021 using the keywords "temporal hollowing" and "temporal augmentation.

Massive Brain Swelling Following Reduction Cranioplasty for Secondary Turricephaly.

Cranioplasty is commonly performed to treat craniosynostosis. A rare postsurgical complication is massive brain swelling with elevated intracranial pressure. This commonly presents with mydriasis, coma, and seizures; radiologic findings include cerebral edema, parenchymal hemorrhages, and ischemic changes.

Reconstructive Microsurgery in the COVID-19 Environment.

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique challenges to the plastic surgery field. Substantial changes have been incorporated in hospital and practice protocols in all branches of medicine. Organic medical teams were placed on scheduled shifts to prevent cross-infection, and some working teams were discontinued.

Effect of Socioeconomic and Ethnic Characteristics on COVID-19 Infection: the Case of the Ultra-Orthodox and the Arab Communities in Israel.

Background: During infectious disease outbreaks, the weakest communities are more vulnerable to infection and its deleterious effects. In Israel, the Arab and Ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities have unique demographic and cultural characteristics that place them at higher risk of infection.

Objective: To examine socioeconomic and ethnic differences in rates of COVID-19 testing, confirmed cases and deaths, and to analyze patterns of transmission in ethnically diverse communities.

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on ED referrals and care for stroke patients: A four-year comparative study.

Purpose: To examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the presentation and care provided to patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) at the emergency department (ED).

Method: A retrospective-archive study was conducted between January-April 2020, compared with the parallel months in 2017-2019, in a comprehensive stroke center. We compared the time from symptoms onset to ED arrival, the number of neurologic consultations completed in the ED, patients diagnosed with AIS, patients receiving acute treatment and hospital mortality.

Is Time a Factor in Quality of Life Improvement Following Breast Reduction?

Background: Macromastia (breast hypertrophy) has a significant influence on patients' quality of life (QoL), and surgical treatment therefore offers clear medical benefits.Rapid improvements in musculoskeletal complaints are being reported long before final aesthetic results are traditionally evaluated.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to use the RAND Health Status Survey, in modified validated Short Form 36 (SF-36), to analyze patient QoL after breast reduction, and examine whether QoL changes as a function of postoperative time.

Is family history of coronary artery disease important in the emergency department triage?

Objective: To explore the role of family history (FH) as a risk factor for ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in the emergency department (ED) setting during nurse triage and to analyze the clinical outcomes and time lags of patients with and without FH of coronary artery disease (CAD).

Methods: A retrospective archive study was conducted in 2017 in a public tertiary ED at an academic teaching hospital. Data were collected from the electronic medical record for the period of January 2015 to December 2016 on STEMI patients.

The impact of helicopter emergency medical service on acute ischemic stroke patients: A systematic review.

Background: Helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) is commonly elected transport for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) known as a time-critical illness.

Aim: To conduct a systematic review in order to explore the HEMS impact on healthcare status, process and outcome measures for AIS patients.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted of PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar.

Improving STEMI management in the emergency department: Examining the role of minority groups and sociodemographic characteristics.

Objective: To evaluate whether a fast-track intervention program will reduce time-lags of patients with STEMI considering minority groups, various socioeconomic status (SES) and clinical risk factors.

Methods: A retrospective-archive study was conducted according to clinical guidelines, comparing all STEMI patients (n = 140) admitted to the emergency department (ED) before (n = 60) and during (n = 80) implementation of the fast track intervention program. The program comprised four steps: (1) immediate bed rest, (2) marking patient chart, (3) assessing time-lags according to defined clinical guidelines, and (4) physician signing a dedicated sticker on the ECG.

Choosing wisely in the ED: The diagnostic cascade of needless medical testing in a two-level study.

Background: The diagnostic cascade in the emergency department (ED) has not been fully elucidated. Aim To inspect whether the usage of consulting medicine and imaging contributes to hospital outcomes. We also propose a theoretical model for better understanding the diagnostic cascade of needless medical testing.

Interpretation bias characterizes trait rumination.

Background And Objectives: Rumination, a maladaptive cognitive style of responding to negative mood, is thought to be maintained by a variety of cognitive biases. However, it is unknown whether rumination is characterized by interpretation biases.

Methods: Two experiments examined the link between rumination and interpretation biases, revealed in lexical-decision tasks (LDT).