{"title":"[ROUTES OF MEDICAL CANNABIS ADMINISTRATION- IS SMOKING THE PREFERRED ROUTE?]","authors":"Elyad M Davidson","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The number of medical cannabis licenses in Israel is increasing persistently (over 120,000 approved licenses in October 2022), reaching about 1.5% of adult population. Medical cannabis products are available in two main forms: inflorescence (administered by smoking or evaporation) and cannabis oil (administered sub-lingually). Data from the Israel ministry of health, regarding the split between these forms, show a major preference for inflorescence products over cannabis oils. This preference is increasing over time. This article reviews the main differences between the administration of these forms and their effects on the quality of treatment. It's conclusion is that for the most common cases of cannabis treatment, sublingual oils should be preferred and that the medical community has an important role in driving this change.</p>","PeriodicalId":101459,"journal":{"name":"Harefuah","volume":"163 5","pages":"327-330"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140909730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yaniv Faigenzvaig, Hila Goren-Rubinshtein, Gil Zalsman
{"title":"[SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR IN PRE-ADOLESCENT CHILDREN].","authors":"Yaniv Faigenzvaig, Hila Goren-Rubinshtein, Gil Zalsman","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Suicidal behavior among pre-adolescent children is a rare phenomenon so it is rarely studied compared to suicide at older ages. In recent years we have witnessed a disturbing increase in suicide rates among pre-adolescent children, an increase that requires our attention to the phenomenon through clinical observance, prevention and research. Most pre-adolescent children report suicidal thoughts rather than actual suicide attempts. The prevalence of suicide attempts increases after the onset of puberty. Early identification of pre-adolescent children who face suicidal risk will greatly contribute to early intervention and prevention of suicide in later years. In this article, we will review the clinical symptoms of suicidal behavior in pre-adolescent children, the epidemiology of the phenomenon, developmental issues, risk and protective factors, risk assessment, intervention, treatment and prevention.</p>","PeriodicalId":101459,"journal":{"name":"Harefuah","volume":"163 4","pages":"226-230"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140856420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrei Braester, Luiza Akria, Moran Zarfati, Masad Barhoum
{"title":"[PATIENT BLOOD MANAGEMENT - IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO IGNORE THIS POLICY].","authors":"Andrei Braester, Luiza Akria, Moran Zarfati, Masad Barhoum","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Anemia is common and is an independent risk factor for morbidity and mortality, especially in pre- (30-40% of patients undergoing major surgery) or post-operative anemia (up to 80-90%). Using World Health Organization (WHO) criteria, in 2010 one quarter of the global population was anemic (1.9 billion people) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA( was and still remains the most common type of anemia worldwide, accounting for more than half of the total anemia burden. In a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016, IDA was the fourth leading cause of years lived with disability, particularly in women, thus highlighting prevention and treatment of IDA as a major public health goal. Red blood cells (RBC) transfusion is a common therapeutic intervention with considerable variation in clinical practice. More than 85 million units packed RBC (PRBC) are transfused annually worldwide. The principal indication for blood transfusion (BT) is anemia, yet a significant percentage of RBC transfusions are inappropriately overused. For many physicians and clinicians, across many different specialties, BT is still considered to be the first-line treatment when facing anemia. The Joint Commission along with the American Medical Association has included BT in a list of the five most overused therapeutic procedures in the United States. Restrictive blood transfusion (RBT) is an evidence-based policy, at least as effective, if not superior to the liberal policy of BT. Patient blood management (PBM) is a patient-centered systematic, evidence-based approach, supported by RBT. In this article we analyze the factors which influence the implementation of PBM.</p>","PeriodicalId":101459,"journal":{"name":"Harefuah","volume":"163 4","pages":"244-248"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140874023","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[OLECRANON BURSITIS].","authors":"Ayman Khoury, Nour Zbede, Gil Gannot, Amir Oron","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The olecranon bursa is a pocket-like structure located at the posterior aspect of the elbow that is responsible for the smooth movement of the surrounding tissues. Frequently, it is the source of elbow pain due to an inflammation which may be caused by local injury or penetration of bacteria through the skin. This can lead to an initial acute and possibly a late chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation may originate from systemic diseases such as gout and rheumatoid arthritis as well. The treatment of olecranon bursitis may be conservative (non-surgical) or surgical. Recently, there is more supporting evidence for the use of conservative management over surgical intervention in treating olecranon bursitis.</p>","PeriodicalId":101459,"journal":{"name":"Harefuah","volume":"163 4","pages":"249-251"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140867547","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[WHEN MEDICATIONS ARE NOT ENOUGH - NEUROFEEDBACK AS A COMPLEMENTARY TREATMENT FOR POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER - A CASE REPORT].","authors":"Daria Khachatryan, Eyal Fruchter, Daniela Amital","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Neurofeedback (NF) therapy is brain training using operant conditioning including real-time displays of brain activity to teach people how to regulate their brain function. We would like to present a treatment for a patient who experienced severe traumatic events on 7/10 including physical injury accompanied by difficulty sleeping for two months, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, difficulties in emotional regulation and difficulty in concentrating. Due to the complexity and difficulties in emotional regulation accompanied by severe sleep disturbances, it was decided to treat with medication in combination with neurofeedback. After several training sessions in addition to pharmaceutical treatment, significant relaxation was observed, there was an improvement in concentration and the patient was able to return to his work and normal social functioning. In addition, intrusive thoughts decreased in intensity and frequency.</p>","PeriodicalId":101459,"journal":{"name":"Harefuah","volume":"163 4","pages":"208-210"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140869120","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE ASPECTS OF PROFESSIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG PEDIATRIC RESIDENTS IN ER ROTATION: COMPASSION FATIGUE AND COMPASSION SATISFACTION FROM THE RESIDENTS' PERSPECTIVE].","authors":"Or Kaplan, Michal Kaplan, Rotem Shalve Shamay","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The article focuses on the professional quality of life of medical residents, and specifically on compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction. Previous studies have indicated high levels of emotional stress among residents. Most of these studies were conducted within the positivistic paradigm. The qualitative study concentrates on pediatric residents during ER rotations in both routine and pandemic times.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>The research goal is to explore how compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction are manifested among the residents.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Conducted in the phenomenological genre, the study included 14 pediatric residents in a large Israeli hospital. The research tool was a semi-structured interview.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All residents reported substantial work overloads. About half of the participants indicated signs of compassion fatigue, manifested in negative emotions and diminished empathy and sensitivity, especially towards patients' families. Some exhibited a combination of compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction. About half of the residents clearly expressed feelings of compassion satisfaction or empathy for patients (without direct expressions of compassion satisfaction).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The research gave pediatric residents a platform to express their voices, shedding light on the complexity of their work. While a substantial number of participants reported compassion fatigue, the findings are encouraging. Despite the reported work overload, most of them maintained their sense of commitment and compassion, which are crucial for their work. However, participants' senses of stress and burnout have negative consequences both individually and organizationally. The study suggests that residents might gain from systematic intervention and recommendations have been offered to hospital administrations.</p>","PeriodicalId":101459,"journal":{"name":"Harefuah","volume":"163 4","pages":"220-225"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140862361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[SUCCESSFUL AGING-A MULTI-FUNCTIONAL DIMENSION CONCEPT AN EMPHASIS ON THE END OF LIFE].","authors":"Efraim Jaul","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The concept of \"successful aging\" as coined by Rowe and Kahan in the late nineties of the last century, came to describe a period of old age with multi-functional abilities. The functions are physical, cognitive and social, without progressive chronic diseases and without disabilities. There is a change in the concept of successful aging beyond the physical dimension (daily function (ADL) and cognitive function) which is based on objective performance indicators towards subjective indicators based on the patients' feelings and their quality of life. Successful aging moves from the limited bio-physical aspect to an overall view of bio-psycho-socio which means mental-emotional-behavioral aspects, social involvement, and also an element of spirituality and even end-of-life decisions. Successful aging will be measured by objective and subjective measures that include the patient's feelings and experiences. The idea is to include and see in successful aging not only the absence of morbidity and disability as seen by Rowe and Kahan, but to a multidimensional function that includes physical and cognitive, mental and emotional, social and spiritual parameters and a dimension of the end of life in making decisions according to the wishes and preferences of the person himself and his family.</p>","PeriodicalId":101459,"journal":{"name":"Harefuah","volume":"163 4","pages":"259-262"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140863130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elad Apt, Jonathan Daniel Freedman, Mark Eidelman, Dror Ronel, Pavel Kotlarsky
{"title":"[METATARSUS ADDUCTUS - A COMMON DEFORMITY - WHAT TO DO AND WHEN?]","authors":"Elad Apt, Jonathan Daniel Freedman, Mark Eidelman, Dror Ronel, Pavel Kotlarsky","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The most common foot deformity in newborns is the forefoot adduction deformity (FAD), where the hindfoot foot is in a normal position. The diagnosis for this problem is mainly based on a physical examination. The use of imaging methods has been described, but no advantage was shown with their utilization in determining the diagnosis and guiding treatment. Several classification systems have been proposed to characterize the degree of severity. The classifications are based on the degree of deviation and the flexibility of the foot. Early diagnosis and early treatment, if necessary, are extremely important to improve the chances of treatment success. Treatment depends on the severity of the deformity. For mild deformities the treatment is conservative - follow-up or stretching of the foot. The usual treatment for severe deformities is serial casting. Several orthoses have recently been proposed to address the problem and these demonstrated similar results, higher comfort and satisfaction, lower cost and a similar side effect profile. Surgical treatments to correct the deformity are reserved for cases where conservative treatment failed and for older children. This review aims to summarize the current knowledge on the subject, describe the ways to diagnose and classify the deformity, and present the variety of ways to treat the problem including the use of innovative braces. In addition, we will offer a protocol for the treatment of the deformity that is accepted in our institution. The protocol will assist primary care physicians to both diagnose and treat appropriate deformities, and know when a specialist referral is necessary.</p>","PeriodicalId":101459,"journal":{"name":"Harefuah","volume":"163 4","pages":"231-235"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140864334","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[THE 12TH CONGRESS OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF SYSTEMIC AUTOINFLAMMATORY DISEASES (ISSAID) HELD ON 15-18 MAY 2023, TORONTO, CANADA].","authors":"Amit Ziv, Rubi Haviv, Yosef Uziel","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>THE 12TH CONGRESS OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF SYSTEMIC AUTOINFLAMMATORY DISEASES (ISSAID) HELD ON 15-18 MAY 2023, TORONTO, CANADA.</p>","PeriodicalId":101459,"journal":{"name":"Harefuah","volume":"163 4","pages":"263-265"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140857858","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[COMPREHENSIVE GUIDELINES AND INDICATIONS FOR DIGITAL MONITORING OF PATIENTS AT HIGH-RISK FOR MELANOMA: A POSITION PAPER BY THE ISRAELI ASSOCIATION FOR DERMATOLOGY].","authors":"Ofer Reiter, Mor Miodovnik, Emily Avitan-Hersh, Nadav Astman, Nir Nathanson, Ayelet Rishpon, Aviv Barzilai, Alon Scope","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Early detection may lead to reduced morbidity and mortality from melanoma. This study aims to establish guidelines for selecting patients suitable for digital monitoring of skin lesions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A literature review was conducted, followed by consensus among experts appointed by the Israeli Dermatology Association.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Two effective methods for early melanoma diagnosis were identified: Total-body photography (TBP) and digital dermoscopy. TBP involves capturing clinical images of the entire skin area for long-term monitoring (6-12 months). Digital dermoscopy focuses on close-up images of distinct lesions for short-term monitoring (3-4 months). Various risk factors for melanoma were identified, including genetic and familial factors, as well as demographic and phenotypic characteristics. Based on these risk factors and feasibility of clinical follow-up, a comprehensive list of indications for TBP was developed, categorized into three groups based on the expected level of benefit. Digital dermoscopy surveillance is recommended for patients with flat or slightly raised skin lesions showing dermoscopic features that do not definitively indicate melanoma.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>TBP significantly improves early melanoma detection, enhancing sensitivity and specificity while reducing unnecessary biopsies. However, due to its high cost and limited coverage by the Israeli public health care system, prioritizing patients who would benefit most from TBP is crucial. The compiled list of indications aligns with international recommendations and provides further details within the article.</p>","PeriodicalId":101459,"journal":{"name":"Harefuah","volume":"163 4","pages":"252-258"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140863081","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}