Diabetes
Cell-based implant offers new hope for diabetes management, Technion study shows
The study, which is peer-reviewed and published in Science introduces a “living, cell-based implant” that works as a pancreas and is protected against immune rejection by a novel system.
Israeli study finds vouchers tied to blood sugar control boost diabetes outcomes like new drugs
Scientists find hidden placental changes linked to gestational diabetes
Do Your Parents Have Diabetes? You Should Know That Sometimes, Less Is More
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.
FDA approves the first fully autonomous AI for portable diabetic retinopathy screening
AEYE Health's FDA-cleared AI, AEYE-DS, enables autonomous diabetic retinopathy screening using handheld cameras, revolutionizing eye care accessibility and outcomes.
Consuming certain food additive emulsifiers may be linked with developing type-2 diabetes
Emulsifiers – often added to processed and packaged foods such as cakes, cookies, and yogurt, among others – are among the most commonly used additives.
Israeli Health Ministry forbids sale of Ozempic for weight loss
Israelis with obesity had received special authorization (form 29C) to use Ozempic, though they were not diabetic, leading to a nearly year-long depletion of Ozempic stocks and a severe shortage.
Development for diabetes: Cow in Brazil produces human insulin in milk
A brown cow from the south of Brazil has made history as the first transgenic cow capable of producing human insulin in her milk. The advancement could herald a new era in insulin production.
Red light found to reduce blood-sugar levels - study
The study highlights the significant long-term consequences for human health, an intervention could reduce damaging fluctuations of blood glucose in the body.
Rebar launches a series of beverages tailored for diabetics
Rebar introduces diabetic-friendly beverages based on fruit sugar, with a 25% reduction in carbs, in collaboration with the DMC Medical Center.
United Hatzalah volunteer saves man during mid-flight medical emergency
"I'm blessed to have been in the right place at the right time," Ungar said about his life-saving work.
What viruses can trigger juvenile diabetes?
Jerusalem team disproves belief that a virus always triggers type-1 diabetes and suggest ways with potential to treat and cure it in the future
Why people with diabetes are more prone to respiratory risk - study
New Weizmann Institute study reveals how high blood sugar makes lung infections worse.
