Prof. Mayer Brezis has dedicated most of his professional life to preventing medical errors. A trained nephrologist, he served as the longtime director of a Center for Quality and Safety at Hadassah-University Medical Center in Jerusalem and taught evidence-based medicine and public health at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Sadly, in 2021, his own grandson … Read more
Telemedicine in the treatment of chronic diseases is no less safe, accessible, and effective than a visit to the doctor, according to a study at Soroka-University Medical Center in Beersheba. According to the researchers, phone, computer, and video visits don’t harm the quality of medical care, and they may even reduce hospitalizations and emergency … Read more
Archyde German Health Minister Warns of Rising Insurance Costs; U.S. Eyes Systemic Reforms Berlin — April 16, 2025 German Federal Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach has issued a stark warning: legally insured individuals should brace for imminent contribution increases to their health insurance. “Health insurance and long -term care insurance are under considerable pressure to … Read more
According to a study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and published in The Lancet, India’s diabetes crisis has reached alarming proportions: over 100 million Indians now live with diabetes – a staggering 43% increase from 70 million cases in 2019. Even more concerning, an additional 136 million people are classified as … Read more
For millions of people, depression is a battle fought with therapy, medication and lifestyle changes but what happens when those treatments don’t work? For nearly half of all individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD), this is not just a hypothetical, it is their everyday reality. When depression treatments fail: The hidden struggle of treatment-resistant … Read more