Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine

Episodi

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  The End of One-Size-Fits-All Medicine 23.09.2026 40min

  Dr. Dina Ben Yehuda joins our host to explore the future of precision medicine—from AI and wearables to lifestyle-driven prevention—and the challenges of access, bias, privacy, and preserving human connection in a data-driven world.
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  What We Carry - Guidance For Small Voices, Big Feelings 20.08.2026 36min

  Drawing on two new guidebooks created by Hadassah International's Young Hadassah Without Borders Program, guests Karen Azoulay and Dr. Shiri Ben-David join host to share strategies for meaningful conversations, resilience, and empowering the next generation.
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  The Lifechanging Match 23.07.2026 24min

  In this special episode of Hadassah On Call, Dr. Abed Khalaileh, director of solid organ transplantation at Hadassah hospitals, visited our New York studios to discuss transplantation, organ donation and what makes Hadassah so unique and lifechanging.
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  Antisemitism in Health Care 24.06.2026 58min

  In this episode, Hadassah On Call partners with Hadassah Magazine Presents to explore the growing impact of antisemitism and anti-Zionism in healthcare since October 7, 2023.
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  SOS: Saving Our Skin 20.05.2026 29min

  In this episode of Hadassah On Call host Maayan talks with Dr. Vered Molho-Pessach, head of dermatology at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem, about common skin conditions in children and adults, including eczema, acne and molluscum.
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  Medication Overload 20.02.2026 33min

  In this episode, host Maayan Hoffman discusses the dangers of polypharmacy—typically defined as taking five or more medications simultaneously in older adults—with Dr. Yosef Caraco, director of clinical pharmacology at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem.
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  Clearing The Air 22.01.2026 28min

  Listen as Dr. Neville Berkman discusses what pneumonia is, how it differs from other respiratory illnesses, and why it remains dangerous. He also addresses common misconceptions, the role of vaccines in prevention, and lifestyle factors that affect lung health.
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  To Your Health: The Best of Hadassah on Call 16.01.2026 38min

  The episode features the top episodes of 2025 of the Hadassah On Call podcast.
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  Courage in Conflict 04.12.2025 24min

  In this episode, we welcome Gidon Melmed, executive director of Hadassah in Israel. He discusses Hadassah's response during the 2023 Hamas crisis, advances in oncology, neurology, AI and surgical robotics, and its recognition by Newsweek as a top smart hospital.
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  Below the Belt: Prostate Matters 19.09.2025 31min

  We're kicking off the seventh season with a straight-talking guide to men's health that every family should hear. Our guest is Dr. Ofer Gofrit, chair of the Urology Department at the Hadassah Medical Organization.
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  Rehab Reimagined 20.08.2025 37min

  In this episode, host Maayan Hoffman discusses with Dr. Elior Moreh the incredible work being carried out at Hadassah's Gandel Rehabilitation Center. The episode delves into the impact of the recent war on rehabilitation needs and Hadassah's comprehensive approach to recovery.
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  Upacking Trauma 22.07.2025 34min

  In this episode, Dr. Shiri Ben-David, Hadassah's chief psychologist, explores how trauma has gripped Israeli society since October 7, 2023—and what it means to heal.
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  Paging Doctor A.I. 17.06.2025 32min

  Listen as two of Hadassah's specialists discuss the future potential of AI in medicine. They talk about two medical breakthroughs at Hadassah that are changing the face of cancer detection and treatment in Israel—and beyond.
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  Midwifery: Bump, Baby & Beyond 21.05.2025 30min

  Certified nurse-midwife Gila Zarbiv speaks candidly about the unique model of care that midwives offer — from pregnancy to postpartum — and why she believes Israel must give women greater access to midwives outside the hospital.
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  Navigating the Autism Spectrum 17.04.2025 33min

  What causes autism? Can autism be cured with medication? What does the spectrum truly mean? All these questions and more are answered by Dr. Ariel Tenenbaum, head of the pediatric department and director of the Down syndrome clinic at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem.
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  Small Patients, Big Emergencies 25.03.2025 40min

  As a parent, do you know when to call an ambulance for your child's emergency and what the most common pediatric emergencies are? Dr. Saar Hashavya, head of the Pediatric Emergency Department at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem, gives listeners an inside look into the emergency room. 
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  In Sync: Heart & Gut 27.02.2025 29min

  Ever wonder what your heart's connection is to your gut? Dr. Rabea Asleh, director of the Heart Failure Unit & Cardiovascular Research Center at the Hadassah Medical Organization, discusses the connection and how it influences our immune function and cardiovascular health.
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  Ageless Intimacy 29.01.2025 52min

  Let's talk about sex, literally! Hadassah sex expert, nurse, and tenured senior lecturer Dr. Anna Woloski Wruble leads our conversation about sexual health and intimacy for older adults as we age on the newest episode.
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  Contagion Conversation 07.01.2025 39min

  COVID-19, Flu, Mpox, West Nile and even crocodile bites? We're talking viruses, new pandemics, and the importance of proper vaccination before international travel with Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases expert Dr. Jacob Strahilevitz.  
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  Fighting for Breath: Examining Lung Cancer 26.12.2024 34min

  In our newest episode, we're tackling lung cancer and the complexities of distinguishing between a common cough and something more serious. Listen as our expert discusses development, early detection, and innovative treatments, including precision medicine and immunotherapy.