Monthly Archives: January 2014

Positive trials for pancreatic cancer treatment

Posted on January 19, 2014

Israeli biotech Novocure’s clinical study of its NovoTTF therapy for pancreatic cancer demonstrated a significant decrease in cell count and reduced tumor volume. Its effectiveness was enhanced when combined with chemotherapy. http://www.pancreatology.net/article/S1424-3903%2813%2900844-2/abstract

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Why innocent bacteria become deadly

Posted on January 19, 2014

Group A Streptococcus (GAS) begins as a mild bacteria infection but can develop into the deadly flesh-eating disease necrotizing fasciitis. Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered how this bacterium metamorphoses, opening the door to future possible treatments. … Continue reading →

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No more bedsores

Posted on January 19, 2014

Complications from pressure ulcers (bedsores) are a big problem for hospital patients, and leads to 60,000 deaths in the US each year. Hospitals are installing the MAP (Monitor Alert Protect) system from Israel’s Wellsense. A pressure-sensing mat alerts nurses to … Continue reading →

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It’s down to the wire

Posted on January 19, 2014

(Thanks to Atid-EDI) Trans-Catheter Aortic-Valve Implantation (TAVI) procedures are saving thousands of lives but are extremely difficult to perform. The Acwire from Israel’s MediValve allows cardiologists to implant these heart valves at exactly the right position. Acwire has just received … Continue reading →

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Visit NanoIsrael 2014

Posted on January 19, 2014

Tel Aviv hosts NanoIsrael 2014, the fourth bi-annual conference & exhibition, on 24-25 March 2014. It features 40 presentations given by Israeli Nano companies. Over 1,200 nano-technology industry players, engineers and scientists are attending from over 36 countries. Follow the … Continue reading →

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Get the best connection

Posted on January 19, 2014

(Thanks to NoCamels.com) Israeli start-up Glove has an app that analyses which network provider gives you the best reception for your mobile phone. You run the app for three days and then it puts you in touch with the ideal … Continue reading →

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Israel’s flying car takes off

Posted on January 19, 2014

The Air Mule from Israel’s Tactical Robotics has just completed its first fully automatic test flights. The unmanned Vertical Takeoff and Landing craft can be used as an air ambulance. http://www.jspace.com/news/israels-unmanned-flying-vehicle-ambulance-future/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoPJ_vcGqZs

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Draw a sketch, and we produce a photo

Posted on January 19, 2014

(Thanks to Uri) It’s a pity that the UK Daily Telegraph didn’t acknowledge that one of the developers of this clever application, Ariel Shamir, is Israeli and not Chinese. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/6265876/PhotoSketch-picture-software-wins-plaudits.html

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A fertilizer app for crops

Posted on January 19, 2014

(Thanks to Atid-EDI) Israel’s Haifa Group is a global leading supplier of potassium nitrate for agriculture and industry, specialty plant nutrients and food phosphates. It has just launched a free mobile app (iOS or Android) that helps the grower determine … Continue reading →

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Is your dog healthy?

Posted on January 19, 2014

(Thanks to Israel21c) A new Israeli pet chip monitor company called Oggii has developed a $30 chip and patented algorithms to correlate pet movements with possible problems such as ticks, skin allergies, seizures, arthritis, poor joints, brain damage and even … Continue reading →

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