Monthly Archives: May 2012

42 countries to attend ILSI BioMed expo

Posted on May 13, 2012

(thanks to Israel21c) Thousands of top Israeli and international business executives, decision makers, and leading researchers, will participate in Tel Aviv’s annual expo that is known for highlighting the bio-medical industry’s latest innovations and technologies. http://israel21c.org/news/tel-aviv-set-to-host-biomed-expo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tel-aviv-set-to-host-biomed-expo

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Diabetes treatment – more good results

Posted on May 13, 2012

After one year of Phase III trials, Type 1 diabetes patients receiving Diapep 277 from Israel’s Andromeda Biotech, had significantly improved pancreatic performance. In the expanded trials, 450 patients were involved, from 120 medical centres across the world. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000746960

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Israeli stem cells save Romanian girl

Posted on May 13, 2012

Two months after a second bone marrow transplant failed, surgeons at Hadassah hospital gave PLX stem cells from Israel’s Pluristem to a 7-year old Romanian girl. After 10 days, blood levels improved and nine months later she is to be … Continue reading →

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“Israel is the model for the world”

Posted on May 13, 2012

So said Dr. E. Williams Colglazier, science and technology adviser to the US secretary of state at Israel Chief Scientist’s Annual Conference for Research and Development, held at Airport City. “Governmental investment in scientific education is the key to facilitating … Continue reading →

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UN recognises Israel’s JoyTunes

Posted on May 13, 2012

JoyTunes, which develops applications for fun music learning, received the United Nations’ “World Summit Award 2011” in a special ceremony held in Cairo, Egypt. JoyTunes was selected from 460 projects and 105 countries that were submitted by regional experts. http://itrade.gov.il/us-ny/2012/05/06/israeli-app-developer-joytunes-recognized-by-the-u-n/ … Continue reading →

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Israeli students win robotics competition

Posted on May 13, 2012

A team from the Savionim middle school in Yahud-Monosson has won first place in the First Lego League International Robotics Competition, held in Orlando Florida. The Israelis developed a sophisticated robot that gave an optimal solution to food quality problems. … Continue reading →

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Free calls on your smartphone

Posted on May 13, 2012

Israel’s Viber Media has launched Blackberry and Windows Phone 7 versions to join its iPhone and Android mobile platforms for free HD-quality phone calls, text and photo messages. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000746993&fid=1725 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAVE8djwnTQ

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Digital printing – a whole new industry

Posted on May 13, 2012

Two Israeli companies are revolutionising printing technologies, as highlighted at the drupa print media fair in Dusseldorf. Landa has developed super-efficient, high quality nanometric ink. And Objet’s 3D polymer sprays can produce products direct from your printer. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000746405&fid=1724

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Claire and ReWalk complete the London Marathon

Posted on May 13, 2012

Paralysed Claire Lomas finally crossed the finish line of the London Marathon after 16 days. Her Israeli exoskeleton didn’t let her down. Please tell everyone where it was made, as the British TV channel ITV somehow “forgot” to mention it. … Continue reading →

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Israel’s handicapped miracle

Posted on May 6, 2012

On the 60th anniversary celebration of the Israeli Foundation for Handicapped Children, please read how Israel gives hope to less fortunate members of society. Note its work with Down’s syndrome, spinal cord injuries, Alzheimer’s sufferers and the victims of Chernobyl. … Continue reading →

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