Walter G. Wasser

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Jan 20, 2025, 5:41 PM

5 Key Tests for Better Heart Health in 2025

As the New Year begins, health resolutions often rise to the forefront of our minds. One aspect that deserves particular attention is heart health, given its critical role in our overall well-being. Recently, I came across an excellent article...

Jan 15, 2025, 10:00 PM

Doctors Now Prescribe Exercise for Depression

A groundbreaking editorial in the Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Activity (November 2024) by Dr. Nicholas Fabiano and colleagues has transformed how we think about exercise prescription. Moving beyond simple encouragement to "be more active," their research presents...

Jan 6, 2025, 12:48 PM

Friends for Health: Recycling Unused Medicine

In an era of rising living costs, one Israeli organization is making a remarkable difference in healthcare accessibility. Friends for Health (Haverim L'Refuah), founded in 2003 by Baruch Lieberman in Bnei Brak, has pioneered an innovative solution to a...

Jan 5, 2025, 8:00 AM

Randomness, AI, and the Case for Order

In his January 3, 2025, article in The New York Times, Alexander Nazaryan explores the Infinite Monkey Theorem and its implications in mathematics, probability, and artificial intelligence. The theorem posits that given infinite time and resources, a random process—like...

Jan 3, 2025, 5:06 PM

AI in Medicine: OpenAI’s o3 Matches Humans

On December 20, OpenAI achieved a landmark breakthrough when their o3 system scored 85% on the ARC-AGI benchmark, surpassing the previous AI record of 55% and matching average human performance. As a physician focused on the intersection of AI...

Dec 29, 2024, 1:54 AM

Mental Health Steps: Walking Prevents Depression

In an era where mental health challenges are on the rise, a simple and accessible tool may offer substantial benefits: walking. A 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open analyzed data from 33 observational studies encompassing...

Dec 27, 2024, 5:34 PM

The Impact of Early Life on Dementia Risk

Recent discussions on dementia prevention have focused heavily on lifestyle changes—exercise, diet, and education—as solutions to delay or avoid the disease. The Lancet Commission identified 14 modifiable risk factors, including smoking, physical inactivity, and low education levels, claiming that...

Dec 22, 2024, 3:01 AM

Think Twice Before Gifting Genetic Testing Kits

Dr. Adina Wise’s thought-provoking piece in Scientific American titled “Genetic Testing Is a Gift. But It Shouldn’t Be a Present” raises critical questions about the ethics and implications of direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits as holiday gifts. Her article recounts...

Dec 20, 2024, 9:43 AM

Xenotransplants: Hope for Israel’s Kidney Crisis

In a groundbreaking medical procedure that highlights the intersection of innovation and human resilience, Towana Looney, a 53-year-old grandmother from Alabama, became the first living person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant. The operation, conducted at NYU...

Dec 8, 2024, 5:04 PM

The Future of Life Expectancy in Israel

Israel has consistently ranked among the top nations in life expectancy, currently averaging 83.63 years in 2024. With advancements in healthcare, improved living standards, and a focus on public health, Israel's life expectancy is projected to climb to an...

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The author is a specialist in nephrology and internal medicine and lives with his wife and family in Jerusalem.

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