A5011437332- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies
- Vascular Anomalies and Treatments
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Sleep and related disorders
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes
- Otitis Media and Relapsing Polychondritis
- Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Polyomavirus and related diseases
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
2011-2023
Israel Ministry of Health
2021-2023
Soroka Medical Center
2009-2022
Poriya Medical Center
2022
University of Toronto
2005-2016
University Health Network
2005-2016
The Technological College of Beer Sheva
2015
Mount Sinai Hospital
2005-2009
Toronto Western Hospital
2008
Toronto General Hospital
2005-2007
Statins have anti-inflammatory properties that are independent of their lipid-lowering abilities. We hypothesized statin therapy before the onset an acute bacterial infection may a protective effect against severe sepsis. The aim this study was to determine whether patients treated with statins develop sepsis less frequently.In prospective observational cohort study, consecutive admitted presumed or documented were enrolled. primary outcomes rate and intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Of...
The administration of a fourth BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine dose was approved in Israel December 2021 for individuals 60 years or older who were vaccinated with third 4 months previously earlier to control the substantial surge SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant. Nonetheless, association between receipt and protection against infection remains elusive.To determine SARS-CoV-2-related infections, hospitalizations, deaths during long-term care facility (LTCF) residents.This prospective cohort study...
We previously described an association between atrial fibrillation and central sleep apnea in a group of patients with congestive heart failure. hypothesized that the prevalence might also be increased absence other cardiac disease.We compared series 60 consecutive idiopathic (apnea-hypopnea index > 10 events per hour, 50% events) obstructive 10, without < 10), matched for age, sex, body mass index. Subjects history failure, coronary artery disease, or stroke were excluded from study. The...
It is commonly believed that louder snoring associated with more severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We evaluated the association between intensity and severity of OSA to better understand this clinical correlation. also investigated relationships body mass index (BMI), neck size, stage, position snoring.
Purpose: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients may suffer from poor sleep and health-related quality of life. We hypothesized that disturbed in COPD is correlated with Methods: In 180 (forced expired volume 1 second [FEV ] 47.6 ± 15.2% predicted, 77.8% male, aged 65.9 11.7 years), we administered general (Health Utilities Index 3) disease-specific (St George's Respiratory) questionnaires an index (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index). Results: Overall scores indicated 3: 0.52...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) imparts a substantial economic burden on western health systems. Our objective was to analyze the determinants of elevated healthcare utilization among patients with COPD in single-payer system.
Women are underrepresented and thus sleep conditions underdiagnosed at clinics that evaluate sleep-disordered breathing. The most common sign of obstructive apnea (OSA) is snoring; therefore, it one the main red flags for suspected OSA. aim this study to determine whether self-reported snoring intensity by women men correlates with volume measured objectively during laboratory study.Consecutive patients who were referred a polysomnography (PSG) in university hospital over 2-year period had...
COVID-19 vaccine might be less immunogenic and effective among residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs).To examine the association BNT162b2 third dose (first booster dose) with overall SARS-CoV-2 infection, hospitalizations, mortality LTCF during a nationwide surge Delta variant in Israel.This observational cohort study conducted surveillance LTCFs Israel between August October 2021. Participants were aged 60 years or older.Vaccination vs receipt 2 doses at least 5 months earlier,...
Lymphomatoid granulomatosis is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder which affects extranodal sites, most commonly lung. Radiologically, it typically presents with multiple nodular opacities that may wax and wane. The reversed halo sign has previously been reported in cryptogenic organizing pneumonia more recently South American blastomycosis. We describe case of histologically proven lymphomatoid patient who presented initially the typical opacities, subsequently progressed into sign. To best...
In early 2020, the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus began to spread around world and claim victims. Initially, in Western world, COVID-19-related mortality was due illness long-term care facilities (LTCFs). To manage COVID-19 crisis LTCFs Israel, Ministry of Health established a task force named "Senior Shield." The executed screening program weekly polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests for LTCF residents caregivers, at later stage, led vaccination LTCFs. This study aimed estimate effectiveness...
<i>Mycobacterium xenopi</i> is a water-related mycobacterium with low pathogenicity in humans. Little known about the association between anti-tumour necrosis factor (TNF)α and non<i>-</i>tuberculous mycobacterial infections. The case history presented of fatal <i>M infection patient receiving anti-TNFα treatment.
We assessed vaccine effectiveness (VE) of BNT162b2 mRNA coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) against severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2) acquisition among healthcare workers (HCWs) long-term care facilities (LTCFs).This prospective study, in the framework "Senior Shield" program Israel, included routine weekly nasopharyngeal SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR testing from all LTCF HCWs since July 2020. All residents and 75% were immunized between December 2020 January 2021. The analysis was...
Tertiary care medical centre in Israel.Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a predictor of poor outcome patients with sarcoidosis. Early diagnosis may improve outcome.To determine factors that might contribute to the early PH sarcoidosis near normal lung function tests.Retrospective patient review.Data from 127 and tests (forced vital capacity > 70%, forced expiratory volume 1 second 70% diffusion carbon monoxide [D(LCO)] 60%), who underwent high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scan,...
Snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) are major obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms. Snorers with apnea/hypopnea index < 5 designated "simple snorers" do not meet OSA criteria. This study aimed to explore a possible association between snoring intensity EDS defined as Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) scores ≥ 11 in non-OSA subjects.Prospective cohort study.From total of 2,225 subjects who underwent polysomnography (PSG), 307 simple snorers qualified for the were assessed ESS score....