Medical news in Israel

Endoscopic correction of the spine

By MMC Tue, 12/18/2012 - 13:53 Orthopedy

New medical procedure performed in Israel - endoscopic correction of degenerative spinal disease (hernia of disc) and resection of adenoma in pituitary gland. This unique neurosurgical procedure is done with minimal surgical intervention.

Cancer treatments in Israel

By MMC Tue, 12/18/2012 - 11:32 Oncology

Cancer treatments are generally performed at the oncology departments of Ichilov and Assuta Hospitals. These multifunctional departments diagnose and treat various types of cancer.
During diagnostics and monitoring stages, the screening is done by means of PET-CT- positron emission tomography; MRI - magnetic resonance imaging, CT - computer tomography, ultrasound, etc.
Biopsies are taken under tomographic or ultrasound guidance.
Institute of Pathology guarantees speedy and accurate histopathological testing and immunochemistry results.

Plastic and Cosmetic surgery Israel

By MMC Thu, 01/10/2013 - 15:57 Plastic surgery

Plastic surgery is correction or restoration of form and function. Though cosmetic surgery is the best-known kind of plastic surgery, most plastic surgery is not cosmetic and includes reconstructive surgery, treatment of burns and more.
Plastic surgery can be divided to 2 main categories:
• Reconstructive plastic surgery
• Cosmetic plastic surgery.

Neurosurgery - Treatment in Israel

By MMC Tue, 12/18/2012 - 11:46 Neurosurgery

The key to high-quality treatment provided to neurosurgical patients in Israel is first of all -highly qualified professionals, as well as the use of modern diagnostic techniques, and unique treatment methods. Leading Israeli neurosurgeons are world famous. Foreign neurosurgeons are constantly training at Ichilov and Shiba medical Centers. Hundreds of unique operations are performed at these hospitals every year. Manor Medical Center offers the opportunity to consult with the best neurosurgeons even prior to the patient's arrival in Israel.

Ophthalmology - Treatment and Diagnosis in Israel

By MMC Tue, 01/22/2013 - 10:01 Ophthalmology

Today, Israel leads in the field of ophthalmology. The use of state-of-the-art technology allows Israeli ophthalmologists not only to recognize eye diseases at an early stage, but also to cure them successfully.
In most cases, early diagnosis of any eye disease guarantees successful treatment of the problem. Israeli ophthalmologists make concerted efforts to perform high quality diagnostics leading to effective treatment of complex disease and performance of complex surgical corrections without side effects.

Cardiological diagnosis and treatment services

By MMC Wed, 12/05/2012 - 12:28 Cardiology

Arrhythmia, aneurysm of the aorta, atherosclerotic stenosis of large arteries, valve disorders, cardiomyopathy etc. are treated at the Cardiological Center of Assuta Hospital.

Cardiological diagnosis and treatment services provided by MMC:

Check Up in Israel

By MMC Tue, 01/22/2013 - 15:16

At Assuta medical Center, the medical Check Up service includes a thorough consultation and comprehensive testing to assess the patient’s overall condition and to allow for early detection of any possible disorders. The Check Up covers the entire spectrum of available medical examinations and is custom-tailored to meet each and every patient’s needs, based on their past medical history.