Nahum Kovalski

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May 27, 2016, 3:58 PM

The universe never forgets

I was watching a fascinating documentary, presented by Morgan Freeman . The documentary had to do with the way in which we remember things, and began to speak of the human soul. Rather than be a purely religious discussion,...

May 25, 2016, 3:24 PM

What is wrong with you?

If you are in the medical technology field, I have one simple question: what is wrong with you? Do you have something against patients? Do you enjoy seeing people being sick? Are you in the hospital business so that...

May 23, 2016, 10:48 AM

The sun will come out tomorrow – but can we handle this?

Illustrative photo of a cancer patient receiving chemotherapy treatment. (via Shutterstock)

Researchers state that a recent proof of concept study demonstrates that gene editing technology will likely one day help us cure one of the most devastating diseases we know

May 22, 2016, 12:07 AM

Where to find ideas for new startups

The following image and quote are from an article that appeared on TechCrunch. To see the original article, click here. A London design firm has worked for two years to create an alternative: a 3D-printed wheelchair made to fit exactly...

May 20, 2016, 2:20 PM

Ego is inversely proportional to Knowledge – Albert Einstein

In past blogs, I have spoken of my great honor of having worked with giants in the medical field. I'm not talking about world-renowned researchers or Dr. Oz. I'm talking about physicians who put the patient first. First before...

May 19, 2016, 10:24 AM

Cancer is in the midst of a perfect storm of multiple technologies

It seems that every decade, someone of significance within the healthcare world, predicts that cancer will be eliminated within the next 10 to 15 years. While oncology wards are still far too full, we have unquestionably made major advances...

May 17, 2016, 12:11 PM

Everybody Talks About the Weather, But Nobody Does Anything About It

The title of this post is most often attributed to Mark Twain. But apparently, this may be an error. If you view this link, you will see that Charles Dudley Warner was most likely the creator of this meme. In...

May 16, 2016, 3:24 PM

This is insane and NOBODY talks about it?

An article has been making its way around the medical and lay literature, that should be driving people into the streets, screaming for immediate solutions rather than promises for future improvements. In a paper published in the British Medical Journal...

May 5, 2016, 3:28 PM

Remember, Lest even our computers forget

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day and understandably, this day has unique and widespread significance in Israel and the diaspora. Like many Jews whose parents grew up in Eastern Europe, I come from a line of survivors. My mother was...

May 4, 2016, 3:36 PM

Many workers, crucial to a company’s success, are left with nothing

Illustrative photo of doctors on their way to an emergency room, October 31, 2012. (Moshe Shai/Flash90)

Physicians themselves should run medical institutions and should utilize the most up-to-date technologies. The result will be better outcomes for both the staff and the patients

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About Me

Dr. Nahum Kovalski received his bachelor's of science in computer science and his medical degree in Canada. He came to Israel in 1991 and married his wife of 22 years in 1992. He has 3 amazing children and has lived in Jerusalem since making Aliyah. Dr. Kovalski was with TEREM Emergency Medical Services for 21 years until June of 2014, and is now a private consultant on medicine and technology.