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CAR T-cell therapy is a revolutionary blood cancer treatment that helps the body combat tumors using its own T-cells. The therapy involves collecting the patient’s blood, separating T-cells, and genetically engineering them to produce chimeric antigen receptors (CARs). These allow the T-cells to recognize tumor cells, targeting and destroying them. After their alteration, T-cells are […]

On March 30th, Darina was staying at her grandmother’s house with her mother, Natasha, in a small northern Ukrainian town when an explosion suddenly shook the building.  Natasha recalls watching her daughter unable to get up with severely injured legs. While neighbors rushed to offer assistance and called for help, an ambulance could not reach […]

As part of a recent Sheba study, an advanced wearable remote patient monitoring device has demonstrated efficacy in more quickly identifying patients at risk of deterioration compared to traditional monitoring methods.  The study included 217 hospitalized patients with a median age of 71, of whom 59.9% were male. Participants were equipped with wearable RPM devices, […]

Since COVID-19 emerged in 2019, multiple waves have mounted heavy pressure on healthcare systems worldwide, straining existing intake protocols and the control of patient flow. The National Early Warning Score (NEWS) is one of the existing models used to deal with the challenge. However, the model was found to have significant flaws.  In an effort […]

Sheba Medical Center has recently partnered with UltraSight, an Israeli-based startup who has developed an AI guidance platform that allows any medical professional, without prior sonography training, to successfully capture accurate, quality cardiac ultrasound images.  In order to evaluate UltraSight’s technology, Sheba has conducted a study, led by Prof. Robert Klempfner, Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation […]

In line with Sheba’s commitment to providing ‘hope without boundaries,’ improving care, and supporting its patients in combating even the most complex conditions, we are always on the lookout for impactful collaborations, which are key to making a positive impact on healthcare. With that in mind, Sheba is proud to report the signing of a […]

Dr. Itzchak Levy, Director and Founder of the HIV/AIDS Center at Sheba Medical Center, is one of Israel’s top HIV clinicians and specializes in infectious diseases. Dr. Levy established the first and only Israeli AIDS hospice in the early 1990s. When the prognosis of HIV improved after the latest developments in HIV treatment, he opened […]

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel condition that, if left unchecked, can spread and cause severe symptoms. However, early detection can not only help alleviate symptoms but, in some cases, result in remission.

When West Bank doctors were unable to help, Ibrahim was referred to Sheba Medical Center by a friend. It was there he discovered compassion that surpassed his expectations as well as groundbreaking medicine.