Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine

Listen as two of Hadassah's specialists discuss the future potential of AI in medicine. They talk about two medical breakthroughs at Hadassah that are changing the face of cancer detection and treatment in Israel—and beyond.

Certified nurse-midwife Gila Zarbiv speaks candidly about the unique model of care that midwives offer — from pregnancy to postpartum — and why she believes Israel must give women greater access to midwives outside the hospital.

What causes autism? Can autism be cured with medication? What does the spectrum truly mean? All these questions and more are answered by Dr. Ariel Tenenbaum, head of the pediatric department and director of the Down syndrome clinic at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem.

As a parent, do you know when to call an ambulance for your child's emergency and what the most common pediatric emergencies are? Dr. Saar Hashavya, head of the Pediatric Emergency Department at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem, gives listeners an inside look into the emergency room. 

Ever wonder what your heart's connection is to your gut? Dr. Rabea Asleh, director of the Heart Failure Unit & Cardiovascular Research Center at the Hadassah Medical Organization, discusses the connection and how it influences our immune function and cardiovascular health.

Let's talk about sex, literally! Hadassah sex expert, nurse, and tenured senior lecturer Dr. Anna Woloski Wruble leads our conversation about sexual health and intimacy for older adults as we age on the newest episode.

In our newest episode, we're tackling lung cancer and the complexities of distinguishing between a common cough and something more serious. Listen as our expert discusses development, early detection, and innovative treatments, including precision medicine and immunotherapy. 

COVID-19, Flu, Mpox, West Nile and even crocodile bites? We're talking viruses, new pandemics, and the importance of proper vaccination before international travel with Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases expert Dr. Jacob Strahilevitz.  

In this month's episode, Dr. Josh Schroeder, head of the Spinal Deformities Surgery department at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem, shares groundbreaking advancements in surgical techniques, how spinal fractures can dramatically affect quality of life, and much more on back health.

In this month's episode Dr. Yuval Tal, director of the Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem shares the latest advancements in clinical immunology, focusing on personalized treatments and biological medicine. 

Poor nutrition habits, poor gut health, and changes in bowel movements are some of the most common indicators of serious health issues. Listen as Hadassah expert Dr. David Hakimian, a senior gastroenterologist, discusses symptoms, ways to improve, and much more.

In the aftermath of the attack on Israel on October 7, the Hadassah Medical Organization's chief psychologist discusses how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can affect individuals who have experienced traumatic events as well as those close to them.

How important are the correct shoes? Is foot health only crucial if you are diabetic? Simple fractures, arthritis—what are the new treatments? In this episode, we're talking to Dr. Yechiel Gellman, senior foot and ankle surgeon at the Hadassah Medical Organization.

In this special episode, we sit down with Dr. Dvora Bauman, director of the Bat Ami Center for Victims of Sexual Abuse. She sheds light on the pressing issue of sexual violence stemming from the October 7 Hamas massacre in Israel, its implications, and the challenges ahead. 

Listen as Donna Zfat-Zwas, MD, MPH, Director of the Linda Joy Pullin Cardiovascular Wellness Institute for Women of the Hadassah Medical Organization, discusses new procedures, diet tips, and much more to reduce your risk of heart disease. 

Dr. Michal Kaufman, head of the Ear Surgery and Cochlear Transplantation Center at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem, talks us through the causes and treatments of hearing loss. 

In the fourth episode and third briefing of our special Hadassah On The Ground updates, we hear from Hadassah Medical Organization leaders and physicians and how they are treating the patients who have suffered severe psychological trauma following the attacks. 

In the third episode of our special At War: Heal Israel Now briefings, we hear from Hadassah Medical Organization leaders and physicians, as well as grateful patients, working to support Hadassah hospitals, which together have treated more than 200 wounded soldiers and civilians.

In part 2 of a special two-part episode, hear how Hadassah has been providing vital medical care to soldiers, civilians and displaced families since the start of Israel's war with Hamas.

In part 1 of a special two-part episode, hear how Hadassah has been providing vital medical care to soldiers, civilians and displaced families since the start of Israel's war with Hamas.

The season five opener of Hadassah On Call is discussing all things labor and delivery from the vantage point of two Hadassah expert perspectives; a doctor and head midwife.

Can your environment trigger asthma? Does asthma impact your sleep pattern? Is it genetic? We're delving into asthma causes, management and triggers with Dr. Joel Reiter, head of Hadassah Medical Organization's sleep center and a pediatric pulmonologist.

Is it too late to live better? How many doctors do seniors really need? Can dementia be prevented or reversed? What are the most essential tips to better living as we age? We're discussing this and more with Hadassah's geriatric and rehabilitation expert, Dr. Jeremy Jacobs.

Abdominal cramps, severe diarrhea and even rectal bleeding? We're breaking down treatment, risks, and what to avoid with inflammatory bowel diseases from the adult and child perspective with two Hadassah experts in the newest episode. 

We're delving into melanoma with world-renowned expert Professor Michal Lotem, head of the Center for Melanoma and Cancer Immunotherapy at the Sharett Institute of Oncology.

World-renowned Dr. Polina Stepensky, director of Hadassah's Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Immunotherapy, returns to discuss her groundbreaking cancer research.

Extreme picky eating and shorter stature are just two topics linked to eating disorders. We delve into these and more in this episode with Dr. Esti Galili-Weisstub, dir. of the Herman Dana Div. of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Efrat Dreizner, coordinator of social work.

In honor of American Heart Month, we're talking all things heart and a revolutionary new system capturing and removing blood clots with Dr. David Planer, director of the department of Interventional Cardiology at Hadassah Medical Organization.

Our latest episode dives into the findings of a new study showing a drastic decrease in sperm count and sperm concentration over the past decades. Listen as Professor Hagai Levine, public health physician, epidemiologist and head of the environmental health track of the Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Public Health, discusses how this can impact fertility.

It's a fact: hormones do affect women's mental health. Find out how they affect PMS, pre- and postpartum depression, menopause — and what the latest research tells us.

Hear the latest on childhood cancers: possible causes, bone marrow transplants and other treatments including precision medicine and ongoing research in DNA and liquid biopsies.

Want to stay safe during monkeypox? American-Israeli journalist Maayan Hoffman, our new host, kicks off Season 4 with Hadassah infectious disease expert Prof. Allon Moses, MD.

Tune in monthly as our new host interviews HMO's Doctors at the forefront of timely medical news and innovations at the Hadassah Medical Organization.

Pollen, food, pets and even light? How exactly do these types of allergies appear? When is it an allergy or something else? Is there a cure? We're talking all things allergy with Dr. Yuval Tal, director of the Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem.

Is joint pain simply part of aging? Can it be relieved through dietary changes or exercise? When should surgery be considered? We're talking knees, hips and joint care with Dr. Gurion Rivkin, head of the Joint Replacement Unit and Orthopedic Department at Hadassah Hospital.

Can diabetes be reversed? Could having COVID-19 increase my risk? Is it really in my DNA? We're talking types, triggers and tools in managing diabetes in our latest episode with Prof. Avivit Cahn, MD, endocrinologist and attending physician at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem.

Prof. Yoram Weiss, MD, acting director general of the Hadassah Medical Organization, talks about leading the organization through dual crises, personalized medicine, and how Hadassah is using emerging technologies to reshape medical care in the latest episode of Hadassah On Call.

The Ukraine war is now the largest refugee crisis since World War II. Hadassah Medical Organization is dispatching medical teams to meet the Ukrainians and provide assistance when they cross the border into Poland. In this episode, three Hadassah leaders discuss their medical involvement in this humanitarian mission.

Treatments and new hope in detection? We're talking ovarian cancer with Dr. Tamar Perri, director of the Gynecologic Oncology Department and her former patient, Dr. Rivka Brooks, a founding director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, at Hadassah Medical Organization.

What is PTSD? Can it be cured? How common is it? Listen as Hadassah Medical Organization psychiatry experts Prof. Omer Bonne, Dr. Inbal Reuveni and Dr. Shlomo Rahmani Zwi-Ran discuss the complexities of diagnosing and treating PTSD.

Have you ever wondered if you could regrow your bones after injury? Or how to strengthen your bones? All this and more bone-related questions answered by guest Dr. Amir Haze, MD, PhD, head orthopedic surgeon and researcher at the Foot and Ankle Unit, Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem.

How serious is my headache? Why is it lingering and what really triggered this? All these questions answered and more in the newest episode of Hadassah On Call. Listen as host Benyamin talks with Dr. Maxim Bauer, Hadassah senior neurologist, Pain Medicine and Movement Disorders Fellow at Hadassah Medical Organization.

We've updated last year's Breast Cancer Awareness Month episode just for you! Listen as host Benyamin Cohen interviews Professor Beatrice Uziely, head of Hadassah's Oncology ambulatory services unit and Dr Paluch-Shimon, director of the Breast Oncology Program. We'd added few updates from both doctors on breast cancer treatments and new details of coping with breast cancer in the wake of Covid-19.

In our newest episode, we're updating you on all things COVID-19 and introducing you to a medical pioneer. Prof. Dror Mevorach, director of the Rheumatology Research Center and head of one of the COVID units at Hadassah Medical Organization is at the forefront of a new experimental Israeli drug called Allocetra™. It's helping critically ill COVID-19 patients stay alive. Hear more about the drug, the clinical trials and how Hadassah hospitals are managing the mental well being of its staff during this time.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), at least 1 in 3 people aren't getting enough sleep. Wondering why, what you can do that may help and if this could impact your overall health? In our newest episode, listen as Dr. Joel Reiter, head of Hadassah Medical Organization's sleep clinic discusses how sleep, lack of it and its related disorders, especially after COVID-19 may just need to be at the top of your health priorities

Journalist Jane Eisner was the first female editor-in-chief of The Forward, one of the country's top Jewish newspapers — a position she held for more than a decade. In this episode of Hadassah Presents: Women of Vision, Eisner speaks with Hadassah CEO Janice Weinman about rising through the ranks of journalism as a woman, the differences between working in mainstream and Jewish media and her advice to young journalists who want to break into the field. 

As the world continues to reopen after a global pandemic, we check in and revisit Dr. Ronen Leker, the director of the Stroke Unit and The Peritz and Chantel Scheinberg Cerebrovascular Disease Research Laboratory at the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem. Dr. Leker is talking with host Benyamin Cohen about the link between stroke and COVID-19 long-haulers, stroke treatments and his research.

The beginning of menopause, for many women, can be greeted with mixed emotions. How long will it last? Are there hormone therapies or natural supplements available to help through this process? Most of all, how will it affect a woman's body and daily routine? All these questions and more are answered by this month’s guest, Dr. Drorit Hochner, a senior physician in the OB/GYN department at Hadassah Hospital Mt. Scopus. Dr. Hochner talks with our host Benyamin Cohen, to weigh in on all things menopause.

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a complex series of procedures used to help with fertility and aid in the conception of a child. Yet, there are other elements to consider with infertility. Could it be genetics, male infertility and now, COVID-19? Our guest this month is a Hadassah infertility expert and lucky for us, she’s just in time for National Infertility Week. Listen as our host discusses infertility with Dr. Anat Hershko Klement, Director of the IVF Unit at Hadassah Hospital’s Mount Scopus campus.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system and changes the way nerves work causing anything from paralysis to brain damage. Almost 3 million people worldwide live with MS; this means every 5 minutes, someone in the world is diagnosed. In this episode, one of the foremost experts in the world Dr. Dimitrios Karussis, Director of the MS Center at Hadassah Medical Organization discusses his groundbreaking research and what every patient should have when battling MS.

Did you know that bad breath and gut issues can be related to heart disease? February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness and discuss heart disease prevention. In Newsweek's 2021 rankings, Hadassah Hospital is recognized as one of the top cardiology hospitals. In this episode, hear from one of the premier heart specialists at Hadassah, Dr. Offer Amir, Director of the Irma and Paul Milstein Heart Center. Listen as he informs how Hadassah is saving lives faster, COVID and much more.