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The lymphatic system, part of the immune system, is made up of vessels that help to protect the body from infection and foreign substances. It produces and releases lymphocytes (white blood cells) and other immune cells that monitor and then destroy pathogens — such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi — whenever they enter your […]

Synchrony Medical’s LibAirty, developed in collaboration with Sheba pulmonologists, is an airway clearance system in clinical development designed to enable patients with chronic lung disease to receive high-quality respiratory therapy in the privacy of their homes. Recently, LibAirty helped save the life of Ayelet, a 38-year-old cystic fibrosis patient who traveled from Israel to the […]

Following Sheba’s inclusion in Newsweek’s 2023 list of the world’s best smart hospitals, as well as best cardiology, neurosurgery, and gastroenterology hospital rankings, we are proud to share that, for the fifth year in a row, Sheba was named by Newsweek and Statista as one the best hospitals in the world, alongside renowned medical institutions […]

Marina’s story started a year before her diagnosis. She began feeling tired and apathetic, but blood tests indicated nothing was wrong. When symptoms worsened, her doctor suggested taking blood tests every week to monitor changes over time. After undergoing a few tests, she was referred to an ultrasound, which revealed that she was suffering from […]

A new Sheba study involving first-generation Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed that the fourth vaccine dose increased antibody levels for only around 13 weeks.  Conducted by Sheba researchers alongside experts from the Israeli Health Ministry and Columbia University researchers, the study comprised over 6,000 Sheba employees and volunteers. […]

Originally from Siberia, Russia, Anna was living with her husband and their now 13-year-old son in Madagascar, where her husband works. She loves sports and frequently goes to the gym. When Anna’s brother was diagnosed with advanced cancer, they immediately returned to Russia, as she wanted to be close to him. Anna remained by his […]

In recent months, more than 700 people attended the hybrid 2022 Australia-Israel Innovation Summit to discuss the future of cyber security, digital health, and climate tech. The event, themed ‘The World In Transition,’ was hosted by the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (AICC) in partnership with the Embassy of Israel and the Israel Trade Commission. It […]

Igor’s mother recalls the birth of her son as a challenging experience. He was hospitalized for about a month following respiratory failure requiring resuscitation. Fortunately, Igor grew up normally. “He is a wonderful boy, loves to play with animals and cars, and is very energetic,” describes his mother, Alina.  However, upon graduating 1st grade in […]

The POPSTAR II clinical trial, due to begin in early 2023 at multiple sites, will compare two cutting-edge treatments for men with advanced prostate cancer – lutetium PSMA (LuPSMA) therapy and stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR). During a recent visit to Australia, Sheba’s Director General, Prof. Yitshak Kreiss, signed a letter of intent making Sheba an […]