A5072593023- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research
- Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency
- Physical Activity and Health
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Developmental and Educational Neuropsychology
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
- Psychology Research and Bibliometrics
- Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
2002-2022
Clalit Health Services
2015-2022
Rambam Health Care Campus
2015-2020
Tel Aviv University
2009
Emek Medical Center
1995-2001
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
1993
Although studied in a few randomized controlled trials, the efficacy of medical cannabis (MC) for chronic pain remains controversial. Using an alternative approach, this multicentre, questionnaire-based prospective cohort was aimed to assess long-term effects MC on various aetiologies and identify predictors treatment success.Patients with pain, licensed use Israel, reported weekly average intensity (primary outcome) related symptoms before at 1, 3, 6, 9 12 months following initiation. A...
The authors present a case of severe megaloblastic anemia and neurologic damage due to vitamin B12 deficiency in 6-month-old infant. cause the was maternal dietary because strict vegetarian diet prolonged breast-feeding. importance early recognition significant during pregnancy lactation vegetarians is emphasized so that appropriate supplementation can be given irreversible infant prevented.
This study was conducted to determine the effect of a natural polyphenolic isoflavone antioxidant (Glabridin) on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation. Determination extent LDL oxidation done by measuring formation Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS). After oral administration licorice-root ethanol extract healthy subjects for 6 months, subjects’ oxidative stress level as well plasma reduced 20%. We concluded that dietary consumption glabridin protects from
Background Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder characterized by impaired bone quality and microstructural deterioration leading to an increased propensity fractures. This major health problem for older adults, which comprise increasingly greater proportion of the general population. Due large number patients insufficient availability specialists in Israel worldwide, osteoporosis treated part primary care physicians. We assessed knowledge physicians on diagnosis treatment...
Due to the increasing prevalence of diabetes and shortage endocrinologists, family physicians have an important role in management. The purpose this study was examine sources knowledge, attitudes practices regarding management type 2 diabetes. Attendees at continuous medical education (CME) programs Israel were requested respond anonymously written questions about their knowledge diabetes, methods they advise patients, medication treatments, toward people with Questionnaires completed by 362...
Abstract Objective To evaluate levels of physical activities at work, leisure, and sports to correlate them with socioeconomic health factors. Methods Validated questionnaire administered a random sample 406 adults. Items covered demographic data, status, smoking, duration, frequency, intensity activities. Indices activity were analysed. Results Adults (both sexes) poor self perceived status less than 13 years education, regardless their body mass index, perform no or few during leisure...
Oxidative stress is thought to play a central role in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation, and the oxidative modification of LDL be key factor during early atherogenesis. Therefore, prevention oxidation by antioxidants might arrest progression atherosclerosis. This study was conducted determine effect glabridin, natural polyphenolic isoflavone antioxidant isolated from licorice root, on oxidation. The determination extent accomplished measuring formation thiobarbituric acid reactive...
Ethanolic extract of licorice root has been shown to reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation in atherosclerotic mice and both hypercholesterolemic normal lipidemic humans.This study examined the effect licorice-root on carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) individuals with hypercholesterolemia.Individuals hypercholesterolemia (total cholesterol ≥6.18 mmol/L [240 mg/dL]) without significant stenosis were randomly allocated two groups: an experimental group that consumed 0.2 g/day...
Somatization is a common problem in primary care and often presents puzzling problems for the family physician. A or contextual approach useful investigating treating refractory symptoms. 63 year-old patient presented to his physician with recurrent episodes of syncope, weakness various other somatic Lengthy clinical investigations found no organic pathological findings but brief assessment by revealed that patient's wife was "hidden" patient. Successful treatment led full recovery both....
The threat of bioterrorism consequent to the September 11, 2001 attack in USA generated suggestions for improved medical response mainly through hospital preparedness.The aim present study was investigate impact this period tension on patients' first choice care and receiving relevant information, primary doctors' feelings responsibility eventuality an anthrax attack.During October 11-31, 2001, 500 patients from 30 clinics throughout Israel were asked complete a questionnaire their awareness...
Continuing medical education (CME) for general practitioners relies on specialist-based teaching methods in many settings. Formal lectures by specialists may not meet the learning needs of and cause dissatisfaction with traditional CME. Increasing learner involvement programs improve satisfaction. A quality improvement program CME 18 Tel Aviv region was designed as a result activities. two-step strategy change developed. The participants first selected study topics relevant to them from...
Family physicians face the dilemma of when to refer patients with diabetes specialists. This study examined attitudes family referring poor glucose control specialists.At continuous medical education courses, were asked respond anonymously, as whether they generally manage their patients, and specifically those glycemic (HbA1c>9.0%).Of 470 respondents, 426 (90%) reported that patients' diabetes; 202 (43%) HbA1c>9.0%. Board certification in medicine affiliation a health maintenance...
Abstract Background Recently issued guidelines do not recommend screening for vitamin D deficiency in asymptomatic adults. The large range of health effects that have been associated with raises the possibility levels may be a marker poor status rather than cause it. We investigated an association between level and health‐functional status. Methods This cross‐sectional study comprised 205 individuals who had taken first plasma test were symptomatic deficiency. During interview, participants...
Continuity of care by the same personal physician is a key factor in an effective and efficient health system. Studies that support association between high adherence better outcomes were done settings where allocation to was long-term policy.