To Your Health: The Best of Hadassah on Call
Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine
Release Date: 01/16/2026
Medication Overload
Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine
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
Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine
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
Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine
The episode features the top episodes of 2025 of the Hadassah On Call podcast.
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Courage in Conflict
Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine
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
Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine
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
Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine
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
Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine
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.
Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine
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
Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine
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
Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine
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.
info_outlineThe episode features the top episodes of 2025 of the Hadassah On Call podcast.