Monthly Archives: January 2013

Obama’s step-grandmother treated at Israeli hospital in Guinea

Posted on January 13, 2013

I had to blink hard when I read this. The 3rd wife of the US President’s grandfather has just undergone emergency eye treatment at the “Shalom” La Paz Medical Center in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. Israel’s Tel Hashomer hospital runs the … Continue reading →

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Treating Epilepsy from the inside

Posted on January 13, 2013

Israel’s BioControl Medical has reduced epileptic episodes by 50% in recent trials of its FitNeS™ implantable vagus nerve stimulation system. And no side effects. http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20121203005516/en/BioControl-Medical%E2%80%99s-VNS-Technology-Shown-Effective-Treating

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GPS for the brain

Posted on January 13, 2013

(Thanks to Stuart Palmer and Israel21c.) Israel’s Alpha Omega’s products guide neurosurgeons to the required location in the brain. Alpha Omega is run by Imad and Reem Younis – two Christian Arabs from Nazareth, with their mostly Christian and Muslim … Continue reading →

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Israeli treatment helps bone marrow transplants

Posted on January 13, 2013

Israeli biotech Enlivex has developed a treatment called ApoCell that triggers a response from the immune system to reduce adverse reactions during bone marrow transplants. It prevents Graft vs Host Disease (GVHD), which affects around 70% of transplant patients. http://unitedwithisrael.org/enlivex-innovation-leads-to-effective-new-cancer-treatment/ … Continue reading →

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Sharp-shooting cancer

Posted on January 13, 2013

Scientists at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv have isolated the cancer stem cells that fuel the growth of Wilms’ tumors – responsible for kidney cancer in children. They then used antibody medication to target specific molecules in those cells … Continue reading →

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See Israeli technology at Arava Open Day

Posted on January 13, 2013

Yair Farm is the site for this year’s two-day agritech show. 250 (mostly Israeli) companies will be demonstrating their products to over 30,000 visitors. It has something for everyone – free entrance, a farmer’s market, kids’ activities, and gala evening … Continue reading →

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A natural herbal pesticide

Posted on January 13, 2013

Israel’s EdenShield has discovered natural Negev herbs that insects cannot tolerate. The herbs are converted into solution and sprayed on the netting surrounding fruit and vegetables. When the bugs smell the aroma of the herb they turn tail and fly … Continue reading →

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Chips with everything

Posted on January 13, 2013

The Israeli-developed XciteR chipset developed by DSP Group will power TECOM’s new MOCET Communicator – the advanced IP phone for Apple’s iPAD. DSP products are being integrated into a number of High Definition (HD) devices and services. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000811816&fid=1725

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It’s Israeli at any angle

Posted on January 13, 2013

Lenovo’s new range of Ideapad Ultrabooks includes the gesture control features of Israeli startup, eyeSight Mobile Technologies. With simple hand movements, from a distance of up to 70cm you can control media player, photo gallery, Powerpoint and PDF reader. http://embassies.gov.il/london/commercial/News/Pages/Lenovo%E2%80%99s-latest-Ultrabooks-integrate-gesture-control-with-Israel%E2%80%99s-eyeSight.aspx

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Israel at AgriTech India

Posted on January 12, 2013

At the four-day Agritech-Asia business summit in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India Israel’s Consul General revealed the nature of the Centres of Excellence that Israel is setting up in the Indian state. These will focus on mangos, date palms and bananas. http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-05/ahmedabad/33614528_1_drip-irrigation-desalination-plant-orna-sagiv

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