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J Minim Invasive Gynecol
August 2024
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emek Medical Center (Drs. Dayan-Schwartz, Elgani, and Kogan), Afula, Israel; Hadassah Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Dr. Kogan), Jerusalem, Israel.
Int J Cardiol Heart Vasc
August 2024
Department of Cardiology, Lady Davis Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
Introduction: Patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and late arrival (>12 h) after symptom onset, are at high risk for mortality and heart failure and represent a challenge for management. We aimed to define patient characteristics, management, and outcome of late-arrival STEMI in Israel over the last 20 years.
Methods: We analyzed data of late-arrival STEMI (12-48 h and > 48 h) from the biennial acute coronary syndrome Israeli Surveys (ACSIS), as well as time-dependent changes [early (2000-2010) Vs.
Int J Gynaecol Obstet
November 2024
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel.
Background: The 12-gene Oncotype DX Colon Recurrence Score® result quantifies the recurrence risk in stage II/III colon cancer (CC). This real-world study investigated stage II CC patients whose treatment decisions incorporated the Recurrence Score® (RS) result.
Materials And Methods: This retrospective analysis of a prospectively designed cohort included all stage II, mismatch repair-proficient CC patients who underwent 12-gene testing through Clalit between January 2011 and December 2016 and had available data with a minimum 3-year follow-up.
Int J Mol Sci
August 2024
Sagol Department of Neurobiology, University of Haifa, Haifa 3103301, Israel.
Am J Obstet Gynecol
December 2024
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Holy Family Hospital, Nazareth, Israel; Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed, Israel. Electronic address:
Front Med (Lausanne)
July 2024
Department of Neurology, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel.
Background: Hematologic malignancies (HMs) are well-known underlying comorbidities of pyoderma gangrenosum (PG). However, studies quantifying the likelihood of PG after HMs are yet to be performed.
Objective: To investigate the bidirectional association between PG and several HMs, namely acute leukemia, chronic leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
Euro Surveill
August 2024
Israel Center for Disease Control, Ministry of Health, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel.
Background is a leading cause of moderate-to-severe diarrhoea worldwide and diarrhoeal deaths in children in low- and-middle-income countries.AimWe investigated trends and characteristics of shigellosis and antimicrobial resistance of in Israel.MethodsWe analysed data generated by the Sentinel Laboratory-Based Surveillance Network for Enteric Pathogens that systematically collects data on detection of at sentinel laboratories, along with the characterisation of the isolates at the National Reference Laboratory.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVaccines (Basel)
July 2024
Endocrinology Unit, HaEmek Medical Center, Yitzhak Rabin Av. 21, Afula 18101, Israel.
The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the rapid and worldwide development and investigation of multiple vaccines. While most side effects of these vaccines are mild and transient, potentially severe adverse events may occur and involve the endocrine system. This narrative review aimed to explore the current knowledge on potential adverse endocrine effects following COVID-19 vaccination, with thyroid disorders being the most common.
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June 2024
Medical School for International Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva 84105, Israel.
Non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC) form the majority of skin cancers, with basal cell carcinoma (BCC) being the most common and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) being second. Prolonged ultraviolet (UV) exposure, aging, male gender, and immunosuppression represent most of the causes of this category of diseases. BCCs and cSCCs both include different types of skin cancers, such as nodular or morpheaform BCC or flat cSCC.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClin Anat
January 2025
Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beersheba, Israel.
JAAD Case Rep
August 2024
Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Haifa, Israel.
CJC Open
June 2024
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Lexington, Massachusetts, USA.
Background: Rilonacept inhibits the interleukin-1 pathway, and extended treatment in patients with recurrent pericarditis (RP) reduced recurrence risk by 98% in the phase 3 trial, RHAPSODY long-term extension (LTE). Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-CoV-2 vaccination and/or infection may trigger pericarditis recurrence, and in clinical practice, it is unknown whether to continue rilonacept during SARS-CoV-2 infection. This post-hoc analysis of the RHAPSODY LTE aimed to inform rilonacept management in RP patients vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 or who contract COVID-19.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGeroscience
July 2024
Faculty of Health and Social Welfare, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel.
Early detection of functional decline, a major risk among hospitalized older adults, can facilitate interventions that could significantly reduce it. We aimed to examine the contribution of the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test in predicting Hospitalization Associated Functional Decline (HAFD) among older adults, able to independently ambulate before admission. We used a cross-sectional study design; a total of 310 older adults (age ≥ 65) hospitalized in internal medicine wards between December 2018 and August 2020 were included; exclusion criteria were inability to ambulate, a diagnosis restricting mobility, hospitalization for end-of-life care, or impaired cognition.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMicrobiol Spectr
August 2024
Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab
July 2024
Consulting Endocrine Unit, Clalit Health Services, Afula, Israel.
Context: Central congenital hypothyroidism (CCH) is a thyroid hormone deficiency at birth caused by inadequate pituitary stimulation of the thyroid gland. Although primary CH has been studied extensively, studies on CCH are sparse.
Objectives: To assess the prevalence of CCH in Israel and describe its clinical features, neonatal screening results, and outcomes.
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv
September 2024
Department of Cardiology, Soroka University Medical Center, Beersheva, Israel.
Background: The safety and efficacy of treatment with P2Y12 adenosine-diphosphate receptor inhibitors (P2Y12-RI) before coronary angiography among patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTEACS) are questionable.
Aims: To assess the pretreatment rate with P2Y12-RI and its association with ischemic and bleeding risks among patients with NSTEACS.
Methods: The study comprised patients with NSTEACS referred for coronary angiography and included in the Acute Coronary Syndrome Israeli Surveys between 2013 and 2021.
JAMA Netw Open
July 2024
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tzafon Medical Center, Poriya, Israel.
Importance: Women with arrested preterm labor (APTL) are at very high risk for spontaneous preterm delivery (SPTD), the leading cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity. To date, no maintenance therapy has been found to be effective for pregnancy prolongation. A few clinical trials with considerable methodological limitations have demonstrated some efficacy for 400 mg vaginal micronized progesterone (VMP) in women with APTL.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Allergy Clin Immunol Pract
October 2024
University Clinic of Respiratory and Allergic Diseases, Pulmonary & Allergy Department, Golnik, Slovenia; Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Curr Opin Gastroenterol
September 2024
Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Emek Medical Center, Afula.
Purpose Of Review: Over 300 000 hospital admissions in the United States each year are due to patients with upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding (UGIB). Common etiologies of nonvariceal UGIB include peptic ulcers, mucosal erosions of the esophagus, stomach or duodenum, Mallory-Weiss tears, Dieulafoy lesions, upper GI tract malignancy, or other etiology.
Recent Findings: Peptic ulcers classified as Forrest Ia, Ib, or IIa require endoscopic hemostasis, while IIb ulcers may be considered for endoscopic clot removal with endoscopic treatment of any underlying major stigmata.
Eur J Hum Genet
July 2024
Department of Pediatrics B, Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel.
J Rheumatol
August 2024
The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, and Pediatric Rheumatology Service, Ruth Rappaport Children's Hospital, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
Injury
September 2024
Emergency Department, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah Tikva, Israel; Major Trauma Service, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Objective: The number of pediatric trauma patients requiring surgical interventions has been steadily decreasing allowing for a judicious approach to immediately available resources. This study aimed to derive and validate a prediction rule that reliably identifies injured children who are at very low risk for requiring emergency surgery upon emergency department (ED) arrival.
Methods: A retrospective cohort study of data included in the Israeli National Trauma Registry from January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2020, was conducted.
Int J Mol Sci
June 2024
Pediatric Hematology Unit, Research Laboratory, Emek Medical Center, Afula 1834111, Israel.
The blood counts of α thalassemia carriers (α-thal) are similar to those of β thalassemia carriers, except for Hemoglobin A (Hb A), which is not elevated. The objective of this study was to determine whether mathematical formulas are effective for detecting suspected α-thal. The data were obtained from the database of the prevention program for detecting couples at risk for having a child with hemoglobinopathy.
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September 2024
Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Neutrophils are the first line of defense against invading pathogens. Neutrophils execute and modulate immune responses by generating reactive oxygen species (ROS). Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is a primary immune deficiency disorder of phagocytes, caused by inherited mutations in the genes of the nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate reduced oxidase enzyme.
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