Screening Mammography for Young Women in Israel: Between Guidelines and Common Practice.

Unlabelled: Breast cancer screening via mammography for women younger than 50 y sparks controversy due to balancing benefits and risks. In Israel, specific criteria govern early screening initiation, yet global studies reveal low adherence to guidelines for this demographic. This study aims to report on young women's referrals for screening mammography in Israel, assess adherence to guidelines, and identify factors influencing guideline adherence.

The Impact of the COVID-19 2020 Pandemic on Hospital Length of Stay Following Fragility Hip Fracture Surgery.

Background: Hip fractures in elderly patients are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Variability in length of hospital stay (LOS) was evident in this population. The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic led to prompt discharge of effected patients in order to reduce contagion risk.