Medicine
Dr. Nir Asch, a doctor and researcher in the psychiatric department of Rambam Health Care Campus. (Courtesy/Rambam Spokesperson's Office)
February 19, 2026, 8:48 am
In breakthrough, Israeli scientists use deep-brain stimulation to counter schizophrenia
Novel study by researchers at the Rambam Health Care Campus could help 21 million people worldwide suffering from the severe lifelong mental disorder
By Diana Bletter
Dr. José-Alain Sahel holds the PRIMA implant. (Photo courtesy of UPMC)
October 31, 2025, 4:35 pm
Pitt researcher helping restore sight through groundbreaking implant
Older adults experiencing irreversible blindness may now be able to see thanks to a system relying on a wireless retinal implant and high-tech glasses
By Adam Reinherz
Professor Amos Tanay (L) and Professor Liran Shlush, the lead researchers at the Weizmann Institute Cancer Research Unit of the breakthrough in leukemia diagnostics. (Credit: Courtesy, via JNS)
July 3, 2025, 11:09 am
After missile strike, Weizmann lab publishes breakthrough leukemia research
A joint project led by Professors Liran Shlush and Amos Tanay could fundamentally change the means of diagnosis and treatment of this pernicious form of cancer.
By Tziona Gerson
Mason McCulley, Brandon Mendez Homer, Noah Wyle and Tracy Ifeachor in “The Pitt” (Photo by John Johnson/Max)
March 14, 2025, 1:55 pm
Local ER doctors agree: ‘The Pitt’ gets it right, from overcrowding to empathy
Unlike other medical dramas, the on point portrayal by "The Pitt” of both the clinical and sociological dimensions of an emergency department resonates with the program’s devotees.
By Deborah Weisberg
Dr. José-Alain Sahel (Photo courtesy of Dr. José-Alain Sahel)
July 15, 2024, 4:10 pm
Pittsburgh’s José-Alain Sahel honored with Wolf Prize for groundbreaking research on sight restoration
The Wolf Prize, conferred in Israel, is considered one of the world’s most prestigious recognitions for scientific and artistic achievements.
By Toby Tabachnick
Dr. Howard Tucker holds the Guiness World Records certificate recognizing him as the oldest active physician in the United States. (Courtesy Tucker)
July 19, 2022, 9:52 pm
100-year-old Jewish doctor in Cleveland is officially the world’s oldest practicing physician
“As long as people accept me, I’m going to continue to practice. I enjoy myself.”
By Kristen Mott
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