Abstract Research indicates that mortality rates are lower among the religious. Israeli ultra‐orthodox Jews, called Haredim, have characteristics distinguishing them from rest of Jewish population in Israel. These include socioeconomic status, higher fertility and young marriage, isolation general population. Our retrospective cohort study aims to determine difference between Haredi non‐Haredi Jews We collected data on sociodemographic variables, religious lifestyle, all‐cause for 1,230,636...

The purpose of this study was to analyze the vascular complications 24 children with supracondylar humeral fractures treated in two affiliated hospitals and propose a management plan. Exploration repair brachial artery were undertaken 11 cases which pulse did not resume following reduction fracture. repaired vessels found be patent on follow-up. Angiography performed six resulted improved comparison no angiography performed. We believe that intra-operative are indicated most palpable does...

Abstract Objectives Various criteria have been examined in different studies of factors predicting success nursing studies, and results are not always conclusive. The aim the current study is to examine admission that associated with master’s degree for NPs. Methods This retrospective cross-sectional included 89 student records nurse practitioner students specializing either palliative care or geriatrics. criteria, based on guidelines from Israeli Ministry Health, were analyzed relation...

Background Inflammatory markers are elevated in patients with dementia. Evidence for an association between inflammation and cognitive function dementia-free individuals is sparse, inconsistent, predominantly restricted to the elderly. Assessment of inflammatory young adults as predictors midlife, well before onset overt dementia, lacking. Furthermore, rarely has relation longitudinal change been examined. Objective To examine C-reactive protein (CRP), fibrinogen, white blood cell count...

Background: Whether life course anthropometric indices relate to cognitive function in midlife remains insufficiently explored. Rarely was socioeconomic position (SEP) adequately accounted for. Objective: To examine the association of cumulative burden high-ranked body mass index (BMI), its trajectory, and stature with midlife. Methods: Weight height were measured from age 17 across a 33-year follow-up. 507 individuals completed NeuroTrax computerized assessment at ages 48–52. Life SEP...

Evidence for an association of fasting plasma glucose (FPG) with cognitive function in adults free diabetes is scarce and based on middle-aged older adults. We examined the FPG, measured at age 30, change FPG from 30 to 43, 50.505 nondiabetic participants population-based Jerusalem Lipid Research Clinic (LRC) cohort study had baseline 2-h post-oral challenge (OGTT) insulin determined ages 28-32, OGTT again 41-46. Subsequently 48-52, global its five specific component domains were assessed a...

The coronavirus pandemic has disproportionately negatively affected the ultraorthodox in Israel. Their unique characteristics and slow adoption of preventative health guidelines resulted a significant increase morbidity mortality. To lower these rates, government authority figures employed methods to change community behaviors.This study utilizes ACCESS model for transcultural nursing analyze response by authorities high infection rates large city Beit Shemesh during first wave outbreak...

Breast cancer mortality rates vary across ethnic groups in Israel, where protective factors such as high fertility and breastfeeding may be moderated by socioeconomic mammography rates. We aim to investigate disparities breast between Jewish Muslim Arab women Israel examine how sociodemographic variables number of children are associated with mortality. Our retrospective follow-up study uses data from the Israeli Central Bureau Statistics multivariable Cox regression models, adjusting for...

Breast cancer is a leading cause of death. There are number risk factors for breast mortality including parity, age, ethnicity, genetic history, and place residence. This study examined the disparities in cancer-related rates among women from urban areas compared to rural Israel. was retrospective, follow-up on 894,608 Israeli born between years 1940 1960. Data collected Central Bureau Statistics, Population Authority, Education Ministry, Health Ministry. Over 80% lived areas. A higher...

In response to the aging population, Department for Professional Development in Nursing Division at Israeli Ministry of Health has invested significant resources training registered nurses post-basic certification field geriatrics. However, little is known about how implement scope practice and they maximize their full potential following training.To assess whether nurses' maximized geriatric acute long-term care, community settings Israel.A quantitative, cross-sectional study.The study...

Many young Israelis leave the Ultra-Orthodox religious community to join secular world. In this study we examine health considerations of ex-Orthodox (ExOr) individuals in an attempt define their vulnerabilities and needs.12 adults were asked relate problems that trouble ExOr community. The semi-structured interviews analyzed qualitatively identify relevant motives. Interviewees indicated population could be affected by mental problems, including stress depression, sexual risks related...

Breast cancer mortality rates vary across ethnic groups in Israel, where protective factors such as high fertility and breastfeeding may be moderated by socioeconomic mammography rates. We aim to investigate disparities breast between Jewish Muslim Arab women Israel examine how sociodemographic variables number of children are associated with mortality. Our retrospective follow-up study uses data from the Israeli Central Bureau Statistics multivariable Cox regression models, adjusting for...

The "healthy immigrant" phenomenon finds that immigrants are in better health than natives, while the "sick opposite. We examined this using relationship between immigration and mortality, stratified by income level, among Soviet to Israel 1990s, compared veteran with similar ethnic origin. A retrospective cohort study of mortality during 1990–2016 was conducted 63,847 born 1940–1950 USSR or Eastern Europe, who immigrated 1990–1995. They were a control group 75,347 Israeli Jews same period...

For healthcare workers, good work-related well-being positively affects enthusiasm, efficiency, and job satisfaction. Conversely, poor is associated with burnout negative patient outcomes. During times of crises, it difficult to balance professional responsibilities well-being.This study aimed evaluate the degree among nurse practitioners in Israel who worked COVID-19 units or allied during delta wave.This was a web-based, cross-sectional study. Nurse within Israeli hospitals were asked...