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Allan Billig: The plastic surgeon back in Israel for good

Currently, Alan Billig treats patients at Hadassah’s two medical campuses in Jerusalem and at its facility in Beit Shemesh, focusing on facial reconstructive surgery.

By LEAH HAKIMIAN
20/12/2024

Can AI help to preserve a legacy after death?

Could AI simulations of the dead let us “chat” with Maimonides or Rashi? If the sages had access to the modern Internet, could they rule on contemporary issues?

30/11/2024
 REAL BRAIN exhibit at Bristol Science Centre, UK.

A new Israeli clinical trial is testing a tuberculosis vaccine to prevent Alzheimer's

If – God forbid – I show the biomarkers associated with the probable development of Alzheimer’s, I will receive three doses of the vaccine, which has minimal side effects.

  A look at Mount Scopus in Jerusalem.

Mount Scopus: Keeping watch over the Holy City of Jerusalem

Neighborhood Corner: Situated in the eastern half of Israel’s eternal capital, the etymology of Mount Scopus reflects its historical role as a lookout point over Jerusalem.

Hadassah University Medical Center solves biblical mystery with ancient seed

The first 2,000-year-old date seedling was named Methuselah (after the longest-lived person in the Bible) and is now impressively tall at Ketura.

Unique orthopedic technology at Hadassah Hospital aids terror victim

The magnetized nail causes a shattered and infected bone of the terror attack victim to grow inside his leg.

Slight risk of ADHD in children of pregnant women who smoke cannabis

In three more years, this number is forecast to reach almost a quarter of a million patients.

Colon cancer, gut grief and stool secrets

Poor nutrition, and poor gut health, are among the common indicators of serious health issues. Hadassah expert Dr. David Hakimian, senior gastroenterologist, discusses symptoms and much more.

Miraculous kidney donation between friends spans continents and save lives

The complex and sensitive cross-continental operation required coordination between senior officials in both countries.

How important are the correct shoes? Doctor weighs in

On this month's episode of Hadassah On Call, Dr. Yechiel Gellman, senior foot and ankle surgeon at the Hadassah Medical Organization, discusses foot health.

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