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Fertilized eggs from Hepatitis B patient imported from unauthorized clinic in Georgia

The donor's genetic information was allegedly available to the clinic staff in Georgia and in Israel, but despite this, the eggs were sent to Israel and were given to a number of Israeli patients.

Salistick - the world's first pregnancy test based on a saliva sample

Salistick is an innovative, easy-to-use, fast and accurate pregnancy test. The test received enthusiastic responses abroad, and will be launched for the first time in Israel.

By LIOR NOVIK
10/03/2024

Pregnant women should avoid fast food, mostly for its packaging

Research shows that phthalates, a class of chemicals associated with plastics, can shed from the wrapping, packaging, and even from plastic gloves worn by food handlers into food.

Rare case: Woman with two wombs doubly pregnant

A woman with a rare condition discovered she was pregnant with a fetus in each of her uteruses, raising questions about whether they are twins and if they will be born at the same time.

By WALLA!
22/11/2023

Woman faces open-heart surgery from wrongly implanted contraceptive

A CT scan revealed that the tiny plastic contraceptive had lodged itself in her pulmonary artery.

Israel's Assuta permitted to expand IVF operations following scandals

The public hospitals’ IVF units had said that it was difficult for the to meet the demand of women for fertility treatments without the participation of private hospitals. 

Alzheimer's-linked protein is major cause of preeclampsia - study

Research shows that preeclampsia and diseases like Alzheimer’s have similar root causes related to protein issues.

63-year-old and 26-year-old start a parenthood journey

A couple with a 37-year age gap aims to have a baby while dealing with online criticism.

Israeli algorithm could help improve chances of IVF success

This Israeli-made AI algorithm can help improve the chance of pregnancy in IVF by automatically analyzing embryos.

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Medical implement was left inside a woman for two years before discovery

The commissioners report found that the hospital had failed in its duty of care and the hospital issued a verbal apology, to be given in writing within three weeks.

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