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Regenerative medicine workshop brings together leading Israeli and US researchers

The workshop aimed to strengthen scientific collaboration and accelerate translational research

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Participants explored the latest advances in regenerative medicine across multiple disciplines
Red Cross workers prepare to lower the coffin of Dr Tibenderana Katho Blaise who worked at the Centre Medical Evangelique (CME) in Hoho commune and died of Ebola virus, at the Nyamurongo cemetery in Bunia town, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 26, 2026.

Israel rules out Ebola cases after suspected patients test negative

As the ministry emphasizes, a fever following travel from affected areas requires immediate assessment, but Ebola remains rare among returning travelers.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
An ambulance is seen at the entrance to the emergency room of Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer in Ramat Gan, Israel, July 15, 2023.

Ebola risk remains low, health ministry says, as second DRC returnee showing symptoms hospitalized

The European Centre for Disease Control said the outbreak continues to affect the DRC and Uganda, while the risk to the general population in European and other Western countries remains low.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
Prof. Menachem Elkalay (C), accused of committing a series of serious sexual offenses during medical treatments he allegedly provided as a gynecologist, arrives for a court hearing at the Tel Aviv District Court, June 16, 2026.

Former Sheba Medical Center gynecologist convicted of multiple offenses of rape by fraud

Prof. Menachem Elkalay was convicted after more than 35 women alleged that they were sexually assaulted during medical examinations he performed.

|ByHODAYA RAN

New Israeli AI solution can help treat Crohn's disease - study

Research by Israel's Sheba Medical Center and Intel found machine-learning analysis of complete capsule endoscopy to help predict the need for biological therapy to treat Crohn's disease.

JULY 16, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Artificial Intelligence illustrative.

Prime Minister Netanyahu released from hospital

The prime minister was released from the hospital with a Holter monitor, a type of portable electrocardiogram for cardiac monitoring.

JULY 15, 2023BySHIRA SILKOFF, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on July 2, 2023

Shoni Health Ventures to invest in digital health start-ups, bridging funding gap

Affiliated with Sheba Medical Center, the fund aims to support early-stage entrepreneurs and drive digital transformation in healthcare.

JUNE 26, 2023ByZACHY HENNESSEY

Israeli researchers reach 'breakthrough' in fight against skin cancer

Israeli researchers discover how melanoma skin cancer changes its environment to support its spread in the body.

JUNE 14, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
A 3D immunofluorescent image of melanoma cells (magenta) infected with bacteria (turquoise); cell nuclei are blue

Friends of Sheba gala raises NIS 10m. for Israel's largest hospital

The event saw a record number of 1,400 guests come to visit Israel's Sheba Medical Center, including high-profile Emirati businessman Mohamed Alabbar.

JUNE 7, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prof. Yitshak Kreiss, Director General of of Sheba Medical Center, is seen alongside Mohamed Alabbar at the Friends of Sheba gala.

Palestinian toddler hit by IDF errant fire dies of wounds

A preliminary probe into the incident showed the Palestinians were likely hit by IDF gunfire aimed at two other Palestinians who opened fire toward the West Bank settlement

JUNE 5, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldiers besiege the homes of Palestinian terror suspects near Jericho, in the West Bank, on February 4, 2023

Sheba to launch world’s first dedicated longevity clinic in public hospital

The Sheba Longevity Center is being planned to promote longer, healthier lives, built on multidisciplinary fields of healthcare and technology.

MAY 11, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Sheba campus

Mayo Clinic Platform expands with Israel's Sheba, 3 other hospitals

The Mayo Clinic is expanding its distributed data network known as Mayo Clinic Platform Connect to Sheba, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein (Brazil) and the University Health Network (Canada).

MAY 7, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
L-R: Steve Mackin, Prof. Yitzhak Kreiss, Henrique Neves, Gianrico Farrugia, Kevin Smith.

New development in virtual hospital will make being healthy easier

Sheba Virtual Hospital "Beyond" is making it possible for people to perform periodic medical examinations at work or at home.

MAY 2, 2023ByLIOR NOVIK/MAARIV
The Olga and Lev Leviev Heart Center at Sheba Medical Center is one of Israel's leading cardiology departments, according to Forbes Israel

Israeli scientists find how pancreatic cancer spreads and kills - study

The new study, led by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, opens the door to possible treatments for pancreatic cancer.

MARCH 22, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Cancerous cells forming a lump in the pancreatic tissue