Stroke
Red traffic light saves stroke victim's life in Rishon Lezion
A passing Magen David Adom paramedic saved the life of 75-year-old Moshe Ami Benita, who suffered a stroke while stopped at a red light in Rishon Lezion during a routine drive home.
Former Supreme Court president Asher Grunis hospitalized after suffering stroke
Stellan Skarsgård bounces back from stroke for heartfelt performance in ‘Sentimental Value’
Flight carrying 80 Israelis lands in Saudi Arabia due to medical emergency
The smart test that detects increased risk of stroke
A simple and non-invasive test can prevent significant suffering for many adults, through real-time monitoring of disruptions in heart rhythm.
Palestinian prisoner suffers stroke, transferred to hospital
The Palestinian Commission of Detainees' Affairs stated that it holds the Israeli government and Israel Prison Service responsible for Shawish's life.
BGU’s Negev Lab is bringing stroke rehab into the future
Stroke is tricky. While its effects are well known, the best course of rehabilitation to return to functionality is still very much a mystery. This rehab lab turns translational science for answers.
Unsuccessful marriages a high risk factor for premature death among men
The researchers were surprised to discover that just as smoking and lack of physical activity were a predictive factor in the men’s life expectancy, so was their satisfaction from their marriage.
Coronavirus might lead to strokes, major study shows
Some 71 medical centers in 17 countries had at least one patient whose clinical situation met the criteria for the study, for a total of 432 subjects.
Israeli start-up develops 'artificial brainwaves' to treat strokes
The new treatment utilizes "artificial brainwaves" through a wearable device that according to clinical trials, resulted in 77% of subjects recovering faster from strokes.
Israeli stroke therapy granted FDA breakthrough device status
“Stroke is a debilitating condition with limited recovery options, creating a huge unmet need."
Hospital performs brit milah for son of woman suffering from stroke
Hadar Myerson (44) gave birth to her fourth child about three weeks ago and a few days after the birth she had a severe stroke in Kfar Saba.
Innovative Israeli microcatheter is ‘bent’ on saving lives
“Delayed treatment can result in devastating outcomes," said Bendit Technologies CEO Yossi Mazel.
Medical miracle? Woman recovers from stroke in two hours
Biton was told about what had happened during the event by the medical team which treated her, after which she concluded that such a thing can happen to anyone at any age.
