A5013833032- Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Microscopic Colitis
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
Tel Aviv University
2016-2025
Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafo
2023-2025
Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
2016-2020
Israel Ministry of Health
2010-2017
Sheba Medical Center
2014-2017
Engineering Associates (United States)
2017
University of Haifa
2010
The study aim was to examine the incidence and risk factors of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis hospitalisations disease severity among infants. We compared demographic health characteristics children aged 0-23 hospitalised for RSV (cases, n = 1227) during 2008-2018 control (n 554) same age admitted non-respiratory disease. antigen detected in nasal swabs by immunochromatography. Multiple logistic regression models were applied. average annual hospitalisation 12.6 per 1000 1.7...
Summary Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is one of the most common causes viral hepatitis. We examined HEV seroprevalence and associations sociodemographic lifestyle characteristics with immunoglobulin G (IgG) seropositivity in Arab population. A cross-sectional single-centre study was conducted among adults Nazareth area during 2022. Blood samples were tested using Altona Real-Star HEV-RNA Wantai IgG assays. Data on sociodemographics, health status, collected structured questionnaires. Overall, 490...
Transport by unmanned aerial systems (UASs) (e.g., drones) could save time and personnel. Our study aimed to assess the effect of drone transportation on clinical laboratory results biological samples examining its impact pre-analytical analytical processes. We performed a cross-sectional healthy volunteers from Sha’ar Menashe Mental Health Center between July November 2022. Blood urine were transferred central at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center. Overall, 40 healthcare workers aged 21–67 years...
Objectives To examine trends in the Arab–Jew life expectancy gap Israel during 1975–2004 and to determine contribution of age groups causes death changes gap.
To describe the trend in rate of consanguineous marriages among Israeli Arab population and to identify factors associated with this custom shift recent years.The study was conducted between November 2009 January 2010 Family Health Centers. A questionnaire presented parents during routine visits center their children.Information on 6,437 couples collected. The decreased from 35.8% those married before 2000, 28.2% 2000-2004, 24.0% 2005-2009 (P for <0.001). First cousin were most common type...
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of respiratory tract infections, especially in young children. Antibiotics are often unnecessarily prescribed for the treatment RSV. Such treatments affect antibiotic resistance future bacterial infections treated patients and general population. This study aimed to understand risk factors patterns unnecessary prescription children with RSV.In single-centre, retrospective Israel, we obtained data aged ≤2 years (n = 1016) hospitalised RSV...
Background We investigated national trends in volume and outcomes of percutaneous coronary angioplasty ( PCI ), artery bypass grafting CABG ischemic heart disease–related mortality Israel. Methods Results Using International Classification Diseases 9th 10th revision codes, we linked 5 Israeli databases, including the Israel Center for Disease Control National Registries, Ministry Health Hospitalization Report, Bureau Statistics, Interior Mortality to assess annual volume, procedural...
The intestinal microbiome continues to shift and develop throughout youth could play a pivotal role in health wellbeing adulthood. Environmental interpersonal determinants are strong mediators of the during rapid growth period preadolescence. We aim delineate associations between gut composition, body mass index (BMI), dietary intake socioeconomic status (SES) cohort ethnically homogenous preadolescents. This included 139 Arab children aged 10–12 years, from varying strata. Dietary was...
OBJECTIVES To estimate the incidence and identified risk factors for community-acquired (CA) hospital-acquired (HA) Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) METHODS We conducted 2 parallel case-control studies at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2014. persons with CDI, determined whether was community or hospital acquired, calculated rates 2007 collected demographic, clinical, epidemiological information CDI cases hospitalized control estimated odds ratio...
To develop a new in vitro model of prosthetic vascular graft infection (PVGI) and evaluate antimicrobial biofilm-disrupting efficacy 0.1% octenidine dihydrochloride, 10% povidone-iodine 0.02% chlorhexidine digluconate against biofilm-producing Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus).The effect antiseptics on the microscopic integrity S. biofilms was tested by growing glass coverslips, modified Lubbock chronic wound pathogenic biofilm (LCWPB) surface grafts using qualitive quantitative methods as...
Background: Early risk stratification tools for COVID-19 patients were indicated but little is known about their ability to effectively detect clinical deterioration among patients. Objectives: To assess the prognostic accuracy of NEWS2 in predicting severe morbidity and mortality hospitalization Methods: A prospective cohort study was performed adult with a confirmed diagnosis who admitted inpatient units at Martyrs Medical Military Complex Palestinian Red Crescent Society Hospital, located...
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) can cause erosive esophagitis (EE) and compromise the quality of life (QoL). We examined differences in symptom severity QoL according to EE grade. A follow-up study was conducted among GERD patients at Nazareth Hospital Israel. Patients underwent a baseline gastroscopy 2014-2020 during which grade determined using Los Angeles classification. Follow-up telephone interviews were 2019-2020 with mean time interval 18.9 months (SD = 14.9) after assess...
Background Disparities in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) may affect health care utilization. We compared the correlates of hospitalizations internal medicine divisions, adults with NCDs, between main population groups Israel. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among Jews (N = 17,952) and Arabs 10,441) aged ≥40 years diabetes, hypertension or cardiovascular diseases, utilizing computerized database largest maintenance organization Information retrieved on sociodemographics,...
Childhood obesity is a major health problem. We examined differences between children with and normal weight in nutritional inflammation biomarkers. A cross-sectional study was conducted among healthy aged 10–12 years from Arab villages Israel. Parents were interviewed regarding sociodemographic children’s status. Body height measurements performed categories defined using the 2007 WHO growth curves. Blood samples tested for complete blood count, levels of iron, ferritin, lipids, uric acid,...
Ethnic disparities have been shown in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis. However, it is unclear whether such differences are related to access care. We compared demographic and clinical characteristics of Arab Jewish children hospitalized for RSV bronchiolitis Israel, a country with universal health insurance.We reviewed the medical records all (n = 309) aged less than 24 months who were between 2008 2011 one center Israel. Demographic, clinical, laboratory radiological data...
Abstract This study examined differences in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting plasma glucose and cholesterol levels between H. pylori infected uninfected persons with diabetes. Anonymized data of Maccabi Healthcare Services Israel were analyzed, 12,207 individuals (50.0% positive) aged 25–95 years who underwent the urea breath test. The included HbA1c, levels. inverse probability treatment weighting approach was used to account for confounders. Differences positive negative, HbA1c (>...
Abstract Background Primary care physicians (PCPs) play a pivotal role in the management of illnesses digestive tract. The study aim was to assess adherence PCPs guidelines on Helicobacter pylori ( H. ) infection and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) adults. Methods We conducted cross-sectional during March–July 2017 using survey platform Maccabi Healthcare Services Israel. questionnaire assessed Maastricht/Florence American College Gastroenterology GERD. sent questionnaires random...
Objectives: This study aims to examine the prevalence and risk factors of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) sero-positivity in health care workers (HCWs), a main group, assess sero-incidence SARS-CoV-2 infection between first second waves disease 2019 (COVID-19) Israel. Methods: A longitudinal was conducted among 874 HCWs from nine hospitals. Demographics, information, blood samples were obtained at baseline (first wave—April–May 2020) follow-up ( n = 373) (second...
Evidence indicates that the religious beliefs of patients, potential donors, family members, and healthcare professionals play an important role in deciding to donate organ. We aim summarize views Christians, Muslims, Jews on organ donation contributing decision-making process. Different approaches this topic worldwide are presented, providing helpful information for medical professionals. A literature review was conducted regarding view Israel's leadership three largest religions...
The literature review on perceptions of nursing competencies shows a critical shortage studies addressing this topic.To examine and compare important graduates, nurse managers.A cross-sectional study was conducted among 148 students, who were recent graduates the school with RN degrees had completed advanced training lasting 3 months at Sheba Academic School Nursing Tel Aviv-Yafo, 183 managers least one year seniority in position hospitals community clinics Israel. recruitment data...