[DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF BRONCHIECTASIS: POSITION PAPER OF THE ISRAELI PULMONOLOGY SOCIETY AND THE ISRAELI PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY SOCIETY].

Bronchiectasis is anatomically defined by irreversible distortion of the bronchi. Clinically, its manifestations are cough with sputum production and a predisposition to pulmonary infections. Unlike asthma and COPD, where ample clinical data are present regarding the course and effective treatment, knowledge of bronchiectasis has yet to evolve.

Use of stem cells for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

The reported evidence of neurodegeneration in multiple sclerosis (MS) may explain the lack of efficacy of the currently used immunomodulating modalities and the irreversible axonal damage, which results in accumulating disability. To date, efforts for neuroprotective treatments have not been successful in clinical studies in other CNS diseases. Therefore, for MS, the use of stem cells may provide a logical solution, since these cells can migrate locally into the areas of white-matter lesions (plaques) and have the potential to support local neurogenesis and rebuilding of the affected myelin.

Major complications of minor surgery: a report of two cases of critical ischaemia unmasked by treatment for ingrown nails.

We describe two patients in whom poor healing after chemical ablation for ingrown toenails unmasked significant vascular disease of the lower extremities. We have found no similar reports in the English language literature.