Monthly Archives: May 2012

India asks Israeli companies to help clean up the River Ganges

Posted on May 6, 2012

The Indian government has invited leading Israeli water technology companies to take part in efforts to clean India’s most important river. A delegation of Indian research institutes, water technology companies and other relevant agencies will come to Israel to learn … Continue reading →

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Running for Israeli lives

Posted on May 6, 2012

The Star of David was on show during the London Marathon. Three athletes were running to raise money for Magen David Adom and one even carried the Israel flag. http://mdauk.org/news/mda-support-at-the-london-marathon

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In a class of her own

Posted on May 6, 2012

Organizers of a rowing competition for the disabled in Italy forgot to bring the CD with the national anthem, “Hatikvah,” to the awards ceremony. Israel’s Moran Samuel won the competition and then took the microphone and sang the national anthem … Continue reading →

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Bono had a great time in Jerusalem

Posted on May 6, 2012

According to his message in the guest book of Jerusalem’s King David Hotel, Bono likes Israel’s capital city. And he left a thoughtful poem to share his hopes for future peace. http://www.haaretz.com/culture/bono-s-note-found-at-israeli-hotel-hope-is-like-a-faithful-dog-1.425052

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Gaucher’s drug approved

Posted on May 6, 2012

(Thanks to Israel21c and Globes) Elelyso – a new treatment for Gaucher’s disease, from Israel’s Protalix BioTherapeutics, is set to hit pharmacies around the globe, following approval by the American Food and Drug Administration. The drug has been licensed to … Continue reading →

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Israel’s helps asthmatics breathe easier

Posted on May 6, 2012

(Thanks to Israel21c) On World Asthma Day, here are the top 10 Israeli innovations to help prevent, diagnose, monitor and treat the chronic disease. http://israel21c.org/health/israels-top-10-advances-in-asthma/

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MS patients benefit from Israeli drug switch

Posted on May 6, 2012

Multiple Sclerosis patients who switched to Teva’s Copaxone from interferon-beta treatment showed a significant reduction in spasticity. In addition, interim results for the first 52 of 110 participants of Teva’s study revealed much reduced muscle stiffness, pain and discomfort. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000744232

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First Israeli artificial heart transplant

Posted on May 6, 2012

Doctors at the Rabin Medical Center – Beilinson Campus in Petah Tikva transplanted a totally artificial heart into a 63-year-old man suffering from severe cardiac insufficiency and organ failure. Israeli surgeons normally use artificial hearts as a bridge to a … Continue reading →

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Super-absorbent material

Posted on May 6, 2012

(Thanks to Israel21c) Israel’s Exotech Bio Solutions has developed a unique natural super-absorbent polymer (SAP) with almost unlimited applications. It has recently partnered with three companies who will build factories to manufacture products that contain the amazing material. http://israel21c.org/environment/the-super-israeli-superabsorbent/

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Heads-up

Posted on May 6, 2012

Control your devices just by moving your head. Israeli app Umoove uses head and eye movement to control the applications and content that can be found on a mobile device. The uses include gaming, entertainment, helping people with disabilities, homeland … Continue reading →

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