Monthly Archives: September 2012

Israeli-based drama wins Emmy award

Posted on September 30, 2012

The TV show Homeland, based on the Israeli series Hatufim, won the top drama prize at the Primetime Emmy awards. The Guardian article below explains how Gideon Raff’s Israeli drama was taken to the USA. But the BBC World Service … Continue reading →

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Guitar Gems in Netanya

Posted on September 30, 2012

The 7th International Classical Guitar Festival in Netanya – will be held during the festival of Sukkot, October 1-4, 2012, at venues throughout the city. It features a quartet from the UK, and duos and trios from USA, Japan, Germany, … Continue reading →

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The balloon goes up in October

Posted on September 30, 2012

(Thanks to Israel21c) No need to panic – just advance notice of two hot-air balloon festivals during the Sukkot holiday period. Gilboa’s Hot Air Balloon Family Festival and Timna Park’s International Hot Air Balloon Festival both take to the skies … Continue reading →

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Instagram users get the picture

Posted on September 30, 2012

Standwithus and www.OnceinaLifetime.org.il are taking major Instagram users on an extraordinary journey across Israel. They will be introduced to our small country’s tremendous variety of landscapes, cuisine and nightlife, as well as its multicultural society and culture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wHluv8EYzy4

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Breath test for cancer proves effective

Posted on September 30, 2012

Dr. Hossam Haick of the Israel Technion has just finished analysing the results of breath tests of patients with a suspected tumour. The study of 74 Colorado patients correctly identified 53 malignant tumours and 19 benign ones. The test even … Continue reading →

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Israeli electromagnetism for healing

Posted on September 30, 2012

(thanks to Israel21c) MDWave from Holon-based Aerotel is a portable medical device that claims to use low electromagnetic frequencies to heal. Clinical trials are underway for patients with chronic musculoskeletal pains and those with chest pains due to blocked blood … Continue reading →

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How ADD/ADHD people watch videos?

Posted on September 30, 2012

Dr Tal Hassner of Israel’s Open University found he had the perfect data to research people with ADD/ADHD – the university’s computer records of 9000 students (including 480 with ADD/ADHD) who viewed lectures on-line. The results could help screen for … Continue reading →

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Europe approves Israeli burns treatment

Posted on September 30, 2012

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended approval of third degree burns treatment NexoBrid, developed by Israel’s MediWound Ltd. NexoBrid is a gel made of enzymes that removes burnt tissue, reduces the risk of infection and shortens recovery time. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000786167&fid=1725

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A drink to cure liver disease

Posted on September 30, 2012

NasVax, an Israeli company based in Ness-Ziona, has developed an oral treatment for people suffering from Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) commonly known as “fatty liver disease” which affects up to 15 million US citizens. It is undergoing trials and also conversion … Continue reading →

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Fooling viruses to self-destruct

Posted on September 30, 2012

(Thanks to Israel21c) Israel’s Vecoy Nanomedicines is developing a “virus trap” that lures viruses using their “cell-host recognition” mechanism. If the virus locks onto the trap, it is destroyed. If it mutates, then it can no longer attack cells and … Continue reading →

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