Sheba Medical Center

Emotional:

Two blinded soldiers meet in rehab

This week at the Sheba Medical Center in Tel HaShomer, an extraordinary and emotional meeting took place when two soldiers who lost their sight during the war met for the first time.

1 week later:

Romi, Emily, and Doron released from hospital

Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher were released from the hospital today, exactly one week after they were released by their Hamas captors following more than 15 months as hostages.

The moving reunion

Wrapped in Israeli flags with tears in their eyes and huge smiles

Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher reunited with their loved ones at Sheba Medical Center after 471 days in Hamas captivity.

Yona Brief laid to rest:

'He taught us what it means to be Israeli'

Sergeant First Class Yona Betzalel Brief, 23, who passed away yesterday from wounds sustained 14 months ago while defending Israel on October 7, laid to rest at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery.

Seriously injured soldier participates in prayers

Golani combat soldier and student at the Hesder yeshiva in Yeruham, participates for the first time in prayers in the synagogue at the Sheba Tel Hashomer Medical Center.

Navigating the digestive Tract: secrets of nutrient absorption

A comprehensive gene expression atlas of the human small intestine uncovers the secrets of nutrient absorption and defense against infection.

Rescued Hostage:

'I missed the holidays, what kept me going was faith'

In a meeting with Rabbi Yoav Oknin, the hospital rabbi at Sheba Medical Center, rescued hostage Almog Meir Jan spoke about missing the holidays and his time in Hamas custody.

PM visits wounded soldiers at Sheba Hospital

On Israel's 76th Independence Day, PM Netanyahu visits soldiers wounded during war, hears their desire for Israel to achieve complete victory.

Freed hostages released from hospital after 3 days

Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital says 3-day treatment of Fernando Marman and Louis Har after they were freed from 129 days in Hamas captivity shows the danger to the remaining hostages.

Netanyahu meets wounded soldiers, civilians

PM meets civilians wounded on October 7, soldiers wounded in Gaza at Sheba Tel Hashomer Medical Center's special rehabilitation center.

Statements from the wounded that give us strength

Gaining strength at the Sheba Rehabilitation Center.

At Sheba Medical Center:

New AI platform shortens cancer diagnosis time to a few minutes

Integrated platform utilizes AI algorithms to identify actionable biomarkers within a few minutes.

Netanyahu arrives at Knesset following release from hospital

Hospital denies that PM was instructed to rest at home as Netanyahu arrives at Knesset for vote on Reasonableness Standard bill.

Netanyahu released from hospital, 'his heart is healthy'

PM underwent a series of comprehensive tests that are including an electronic heart examination, which all returned normal.

PM Netanyahu receives heart rate monitor implant

Netanyahu hospitalized for dehydration at Sheba Medical Center, cabinet meting pushed off to tomorrow.

Netanyahu to be released from hospital today

PM feeling "very good" after being treated for dehydration at Sheba Medical Center, receives heartrate monitor implant.

PM Netanyahu evacuated to hospital

PM Netanyahu thanks public for their concern, asks Israelis to 'spend less time in the sun, drink more water.'

New research shows AI can help patients with Crohn's Disease

Algorithm analyzing complete capsule endoscopy (CE) videos at initial diagnosis achieved 81% accuracy.

New research highlights best time for post-COVID lung transplant

Sheba Medical Center publishes new research highlighting optimal timing of lung transplantation for severe COVID-19 ARDS patients.

Nine-year-old hospitalized with signs of infection dies

Girl, 9, dies after sudden deterioration in condition after being hospitalized with fever and signs of infection.

Israel's largest hospital celebrates 75th anniversary

Sheba Medical Center marks 75 years since its establishment, at event with President Isaac Herzog

Israel's largest hospital honors Dr. Fauci

Sheba Medical Center honors Dr. Anthony Fauci with the "Sheba Champion of Global Health Award”.

Israeli hospital ranked as one of world's best medical centers

Sheba, Israel's largest medical center, named one of the world's top hospitals by Newsweek.

Top Israeli hospital to collaborate with UAE health-tech firm

Sheba Medical Center, G42 Healthcare, to collaborate on major healthcare investments, innovations, and research projects.

New study reports effectiveness of fourth COVID vaccine dose

Research published in New England Journal of Medicine demonstrates significant increase in protection from 3rd & 4th doses of COVID vaccine.

Breakthrough study:

Radiation therapy effective for cancer patients' pain management

Novel treatment reduces debilitating pain symptoms in 53 percent of patients.

Watch: 'Second hakafot' at Sheba Medical Center

Students of the Bnei Akiva yeshiva in Givat Shmuel dance 'second hakafot' at Sheba Medical Center, bringing joy to the patients.

Sheba & Mount Sinai team up to bring AI technology to hospitals

Israel's largest hospital working with New York's Mount Sinai Hospital to develop and integrate Artificial Intelligence at hospitals

Wearable telehealth device offers early warning of deterioration

New Sheba Medical Center study shows wearable telehealth device can detect patient deterioration 38 hours before clinical deterioration.

Israel and Australia's Largest Cancer Centers Team Up

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Sheba Medical Center have signed an agreement to foster new international research collaborations

Sheba field hospital:

Providing vital medical care in Ukraine

Sheba Medical Center's field hospital in Ukraine is providing essential medical care and supplies to Ukrainians fleeing the war zone

Hundreds of PA Arabs receiving treatment in Israeli hospitals

'All the people I know gets treated in Israel, they say that is better because the doctors here are good,' says a patient's mother.

Fire breaks out at largest hospital in Israel

One person seriously injured in fire at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan. 12 firefighting teams dispatched to the scene.

Israel's Health Minister travels to Ukraine

Horowitz will be first govt minister to visit Ukraine since outbreak of war.

Watch: Opening ceremony of the Shining Star Hospital in Ukraine

'Mission of this hospital is to make clear to the Ukrainian people that they are not alone in the chaos that has emerged,' director says.

Cargo planes with equipment for field hospital leave for Ukraine

Cargo planes carrying 17 tons of equipment leave Israel for Ukraine, in preparation for establishing a field hospital.

Study of 4th COVID vaccine shot shows only marginal efficacy

Initial spike in antibodies following shot did not translate into significantly greater protection, even after only a month.

Israel to set up field hospital in Ukraine

Field hospital will be staffed by Israelis, include first aid clinic, delivery room, emergency room, and more.

Israeli hospital ranked 10th best in the world

Sheba Tel Hashomer Medical Center ranks 10th on Newsweek's magazine annual list of top 250 hospitals in the world.

Staff still fighting to save severely injured groom

'Groom's condition may be showing signs of stabilizing, staff is still fighting to save his life,' top doctor at Sheba Medical Center says.

'We're not at a stage where we can change infection rates'

'Vaccinated children develop PIMS less - and even when they do develop it - it's milder,' children's hospital director Dr. Pessach says.

Study:

4th vaccine dose not very effective against Omicron

Early results from Sheba Medical Center study on 4th doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines show increase in antibodies. but low effectiveness.

Top doctor: 'ICUs aren't filled with coronavirus patients'

Prof. Galia Rahav, top doctor at Sheba Medical Center, says hospitals are 'completely packed, we feel the rise in new COVID-19 cases.'

Doctors who test positive for COVID-19 to continue working?

Sheba Medical Center presents plan to allow coronavirus-positive medical staff to continue working in hospitals.

Bennett: 4th shot caused 5-times greater antibody response

PM visits Sheba Medical Center, says results of first uses of 4th vaccine dose are very encouraging.

The Second Shift Program- An Answer to Physician Shortage Crisis

Prof. Gadi Segal shares his initiative to train physicians in the "second shift program", addressing the dire lack of doctors in Israel.

Sheba hospital to begin trial of 4th COVID vaccine shot

6,000 people enrolled in new trial, the first of its kind in the world.

Top doctor: 'I am in favor of closing the borders'

Prof. Galia Rahav, top doctor at Sheba Medical Center, warns Omicron 'spreading in an exponential fashion.'

Study: Booster dose protects against severe illness from Omicron

New research from Sheba Medical Center shows COVID-19 vaccine four times less effective at protecting against Omicron than against Delta.

Anti-vaxxer will pay professor 42,000 NIS

Woman who verbally attacked director of Sheba Medical Center's infectious diseases department to pay compensation. 'Violence has a price.'

Israeli hospital turns food supplements into ice cream

Starting as effort to boost morale among geriatric patients in COVID ward, hospital offers new method of administering food supplements.

Infant in serious condition due to coronavirus complication

Six-month-old infant suffering from post-COVID inflammatory syndrome is transferred to Sheba to allow hookup to an ECMO machine.

New Israeli study demonstrates importance of booster shot

Study showed antibody levels dropping sharply soon after 2nd shot, then decreasing more gradually.

Pfizer funding Israeli research - but not on their vaccines

Researchers who led serological study which tipped the scale in favor of a third dose of vaccines received funding from Pfizer, report says.

'Enforce mask-wearing in enclosed spaces'

Prof. Galia Rahav, top professor at Sheba Medical Center, warns Israel must enforce mask-wearing, encourage vaccines, to avoid new outbreak.

Director of Israel's largest hospital infected with COVID

Prof. Yitshak Kreiss infected with coronavirus. 'The people around him have tested negative,' says hospital. 'He will work from home.'

New immune players involved in metabolic liver disease

Future treatments may involve manipulating an immune cell subtype.

Rocket attacks force hospital to take neonatal care underground

Just 1000 meters from a rocket strike, Sheba Medical Center moves the tiniest patients into an underground ward

New study shows IVF less effective after coronavirus

New research by Sheba Medical Center shows significant drop in quality of embryos obtained after one partner contracts coronavirus.

Sharp rise in number of Israelis waiting for lung transplants

List of 120 Israelis waiting for lung transplants grows by at least 15 people who 'recovered' from coronavirus and are on ECMO, ventilators.