Medical studies KSM Center strives to enhance healthcare systems through independent research and partnerships with international researchers, academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, start-ups and technology firms. Since its inception, the center has conducted hundreds of studies, resulting in the development of tools for both patients and healthcare providers. These studies have influenced medical policies in several countries, particularly during the
COVID-19 pandemic. Notable studies conducted under KSM's auspices include: •
Studies on the coronavirus epidemic – During the
COVID-19 pandemic, several international scientific studies based on the Maccabi databases were conducted by the center, Including studies on repeated infection in children, repeated infection in adults, natural vaccination, the decline in the effect of the third vaccine the effect of the vaccine on intra-domestic infection and on patients with
Coeliac disease. •
Research on mpox – In 2023, a study on
mpox based on KSM's analysis and database was published. •
Research on Parvovirus B19 – In 2023, a study on a local outbreak of
parvovirus was published. •
Research on autism – In 2023, a study on late diagnosis of
autism was published. •
Research on cancer – In 2023, a study of the effects of
palbociclib treatment on the lifespan of patients with
breast cancer was published.
Medical database KSM's research activities are based on independent efforts, as well as the extensive medical knowledge and database of Maccabi Health Services. This
database, compiled over three decades and anonymized, encompasses digital records of 2.7 million insured individuals. In addition to its in-house research, the Center offers global researchers access to conduct studies, analyses [30] and medical prediction, based on this comprehensive database. KSM's innovation and
big data deKSM's innovation and big data department uses databases and artificial intelligence technologies to support research activities, data analysis, and medical prediction.
Biobank The KSM Center has established the Tipa
BioBank, Israel's largest biobank housing over a million genetic samples for research purposes. and biological studies. A central feature of this effort is the creation of a repository of biological samples (e.g., blood, urine, etc.), enabling researchers to investigate how genetic profiles influence disease risk and treatment. == Main publications ==