BACKGROUND The Dead Sea in Israel has a very high mineral content. Near-drowning in the Dead Sea is expected to result in severe electrolyte abnormalities and respiratory failure. Previous limited studies reported a high mortality rate. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical and biochemical manifestations and disease outcome of near-drowning in the Dead Sea. METHODS Data were abstracted from th...

Introduction: The Dead Sea area possesses extraordinary geo-climatic factors and represents a natural health resort known worldwide for its success treating skin and rheumatic diseases. Dead Sea cosmetics – or cosmetics arguing being from this place and containing Dead Sea water or minerals – are also know worldwide but still controversies take place in the medical milieu regarding their true e...