Lung health
January sets record for organ transplants in Israel with 54 procedures
During January, 54 transplants were performed on 47 patients, significantly higher than the previous record set in 2024, when about 36 transplants were performed in one month.
History in Israel: Rabin Medical performs countries 1,000th lung transplant
Breakthrough for COPD patients: New treatment significantly reduces dangerous flares
Zurich team uncovers why a deep breath makes lungs more flexible
E-cigarettes are more dangerous than you can imagine. Here's why
Many smokers know that the vapor-liquid in electronic cigarettes has nicotine and flavoring agents, but many don't know about the toxic ingredients.
75-year-old Daniel Galor receives Beilinson's 900th lung transplant
"Until the transplant, I couldn't breathe at all and I was dependent on oxygen 24/7, I could barely walk. I can't believe I received the gift of life for the new year," Galor said.
Poor sleep may worsen lung disease more than smoking - study
Flare-ups, which manifest in worsening shortness of breath and cough, may cause irreversible lung damage over time, accelerating disease progression and mortality.
How masturbation landed one man in the hospital
Millions of men masturbate daily. It’s a normal activity, totally harmless. But for one man, it didn't end so pleasantly.
Study finds treatment for critical COVID-19 patients
COVID-19 patients who suffer from ARDS were given a treatment of an anti-inflammatory protein in a phase 2 clinical trial.
Israeli company TytoCare receives CE Mark approval for Lung Sounds Analyzer
The company received the approval for its AI-backed Tyto Lung Sounds Analyzer, which gives health care clinicians vital clinical data necessary for them to monitor, diagnose and treat patients.
