A major fraud and medical negligence case is roiling the fertility industry in Northern Cyprus, with at least 30 children caught in the centre of the controversy. The scandal has drawn the attention of both British and Turkish authorities, highlighting the serious regulatory gaps in the breakaway territory’s medical sector. The case centres on allegations […]
Objects slipping from your hands, sudden spikes in blood pressure, and swelling in the legs may seem like separate complaints, but they could indicate underlying health concerns that require swift medical evaluation. Professor Rafi Carasso, a leading Israeli medical expert, addresses these symptoms and explores whether they are connected, helping patients understand when to seek
Repeated severe sunburns throughout life could significantly increase the risk of developing skin cancer, according to a comprehensive review of 17 studies involving over 321,000 people. Researchers found that the danger was particularly acute for those who suffered serious burns during childhood, with the risk potentially rising by up to 69 per cent. The analysis,
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Israel’s Health Ministry has announced concerns about a potential new error at Asuta Hospital, one of the country’s largest private medical centres. According to a report received from the Ramat Hachayal Medical Centre, genetic testing conducted privately at a foreign laboratory has raised alarm that the sperm donor used to father a woman’s children may
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Israel’s Health Ministry has opened a formal investigation into Assuta Medical Centre following the discovery of a potential genetic mismatch involving a sperm donor. A private genetic test raised concerns that the biological father of a patient’s children may not match the donor records maintained by the fertility clinic. The case has prompted authorities to
A 39-year-old cyclist has been moderately injured following a collision involving two bicycles on Menachem Begin Road in Tel Aviv on Monday. Emergency services arrived at the scene and provided initial medical treatment to the injured cyclist, who sustained head injuries in the accident. The second cyclist involved in the collision did not require medical
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A 18-month-old girl has been seriously injured after falling from an electric bouncer at a shopping centre in Hadera, central Israel, on Monday. Emergency medical teams from Magen David Adom (Israel’s ambulance service) provided initial treatment at the scene before transporting the child to Rambam Hospital in Haifa. The toddler was reported to be in
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has elevated a major egg recall to its highest severity classification following concerns about widespread salmonella contamination. More than 19 million eggs have been withdrawn from supermarket shelves across several American states and major retail chains as the health agency scrambles to prevent potential illness outbreaks. The decision
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A paediatrician at Israel’s Clalit Health Services has warned of a significant increase in cases of diarrhoea and vomiting among children during the summer months. Dr Basil Abu Jaafar, a specialist in paediatric medicine at Clalit’s Southern District, said the warm weather typically brings a spike in gastrointestinal infections affecting youngsters. To help prevent such
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A mental health clinic in the southern Israeli town of Ofakim is celebrating 20 years of providing comprehensive psychiatric and psychological services to the community. The Negev Mental Health Clinic, operated by the Israel Public Health Association, offers a multi-disciplinary approach that combines medical, psychiatric, psychological and psychosocial care under one roof. The clinic’s integrated
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