- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Healthcare Systems and Public Health
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Digital Accessibility for Disabilities
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Medicinal plant effects and applications
- Diabetes Management and Research
Bon Secours Mercy Health
2025
Jewish Hospital
2025
Tel Aviv University
2020-2024
Alzheimer's Association of Israel
2023
Western Galilee Hospital
2020
Bar-Ilan University
2020
Abstract Vaccine hesitancy remains a barrier to full population inoculation against highly infectious diseases. With rapid developments in potential COVID-19 vaccine by scientists across the globe, public concerns over safety and side effects of such may contribute hesitancy. We analyzed anonymous questionnaire answers regarding acceptance posed healthcare workers general throughout Israel with total respondent count 1941. Our results demonstrate higher rates among various groups: parents,...
Studies have demonstrated a potential correlation between low vitamin D status and both an increased risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 poorer clinical outcomes. This retrospective study examines if, to what degree, relationship exists pre-infection serum 25-hydroxyvitamin (25(OH)D) level disease severity mortality due SARS-CoV-2.The records individuals admitted April 7th, 2020 February 4th, 2021 the Galilee Medical Center (GMC) in Nahariya, Israel, positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR)...
Clinical Implications•Multicenter questionnaire data characterized the impact of face masks on allergic rhinitis symptoms reported by nurses with chronic rhinitis. A decrease in symptom severity mask usage highlights potential benefit for patients •Multicenter The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic demanded widespread adoption personal protective equipment viral transmission prevention. prevalence rhinitis, ranging from 10% to 20% general population,1Seidman M.D. Gurgel R.K. Lin...
The COVID-19 pandemic spread rapidly across the globe, leading governments to impose prolonged lockdowns on both movement and commerce. Although decrease rates of novel infections, they can have devastating consequences economy employment levels. One most severely affected sectors during this crisis has been dental medicine. Dental professionals are uniquely exposed environments with high levels occupational hazards, conferring additional risks viral exposure transmission. We analyzed 506...
Abstract Maffucci syndrome (MS) is a congenital disorder caused by gain-of-function variant in isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 (IDH1) or dehydrogenase-2 (IDH2) genes on chromosomes 2 and 15, respectively. Common manifestations include the development of multiple enchondromas, chondrosarcomas, intracranial tumors such as pituitary adenomas. Endocrinological conditions are less frequently associated with MS. We present patient MS complete anterior insufficiency central hypothyroidism, adrenal...
Abstract Our study compares the number of postoperative complications Syrian patients admitted to Galilee Medical Center (GMC) over a 5-year period (May 2013–May 2018) for treatment after initial high-velocity maxillofacial injuries sustained during civil war. Specifically, we evaluated complication rates arriving “early,” within 24 h, GMC versus those who arrived “late,” or 14–28 days following injuries. Both groups received definitive surgical 48 h admission our hospital with total 60...
Many government websites and mobile content are inaccessible for people with vision, hearing, cognitive disabilities. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted these disparities when health authority website information, critical in providing resources curbing the spread of virus, remained numerous disabled populations. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines provide comparatively universally accepted guidelines accessibility. We utilized parameters to examine number countries or without accessible...
Vaccination is a key tool to mitigate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Israel, vaccines became available adults in December 2020 and 5-11-year-old children November 2021. Ahead vaccine roll-out children, we aimed determine whether surveyed parents intended vaccinate their describe reasons for intentions. We collected information on parental socio-demographic characteristics, history, intention against COVID-19, decisions using an anonymous online survey. identified associations between...
Abstract Many government websites and mobile content are inaccessible for people with vision, hearing, cognitive disabilities. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted these disparities when health authority website information, critical in providing resources curbing the spread of virus, remained disabled populations. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines provide comparatively universally accepted guidelines accessibility. We utilized parameters to examine number countries or without accessible...
Abstract Objective Studies have demonstrated a potential link between low vitamin D levels and both an increased risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 poorer clinical outcomes but not established temporality. This retrospective study examined if, to what degree, relationship exists pre-infection serum disease severity mortality SARS-CoV-19. Design patients The records individuals admitted April 7 th , 2020 February 4 2021 the Galilee Medical Center (GMC) in Nahariya, Israel positive polymerase...
Background: Many government websites and mobile content are inaccessible for people with vision, hearing, cognitive disabilities. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted these disparities when health authority website information, critical in providing resources curbing the spread of virus, remained disabled populations. Methods: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) provide comparatively universally accepted guidelines accessibility. We utilized parameters to examine number countries or...
Lack of access to specialized multidisciplinary teams familiar with advanced technologies for T1D care remains a barrier achieving glycemic targets and patient-centered goals. Since launching virtual clinic in 2018, we have treated 123 adults who had previously received standard care. There was significant improvement indices validated self-originated patient reported outcome measures at 6 12 months as compared baseline (table 1). Mean HbA1c 8.1%, this improved 7.6% 7.3% respectively...
Abstract Vaccination is a key tool to mitigate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Israel, vaccines became available adults in December 2020 and 5–11-year-old children November 2021. Ahead vaccine roll-out children, we aimed determine whether surveyed parents intended vaccinate their describe reasons for intentions. We collected information on parental socio-demographic characteristics, history, intention against COVID-19, decisions using an anonymous online survey. identified associations...