Monthly Archives: March 2014

Jerusalem youth orchestra shines at Carnegie Hall festival

Posted on March 9, 2014

(Thanks to Linda) The Jerusalem Conservatory Hassadna youth wind orchestra won the New York wind festival competition at Carnegie Hall. New York State communities hosted the 45 musicians who then gave a free concert to 200 at Westchester Jewish Center. … Continue reading →

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Elderly and infirm can stay at home

Posted on March 9, 2014

Israeli life-science company Essence has launched Care@Home – an in-home care monitoring solution for the elderly and chronic disease sufferers. The system learns a person’s everyday routine and detects any deviations, such as skipped meals, reduced activity or unusual events. … Continue reading →

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Stroke treatment shows promise

Posted on March 9, 2014

Israel’s D-Pharm has announced successful interim results in the Phase IIa clinical trial of its drug THR-18 taken in conjunction with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) for the treatment of cerebral stroke. D-Pharm’s share price rose 117%, despite the trials taking … Continue reading →

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Promoting bone cancer research

Posted on March 9, 2014

Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have received a $62,500 grant for promising research into osteosarcoma metastasis – a bone cancer commonly found in children and young adults. Dr Rami Aqeilan and his team will explore microRNA biomarkers and … Continue reading →

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Positive results in Leukemia trials

Posted on March 9, 2014

(Thanks to Atid-EDI) Israel’s BioLineRX announced that its BL-8040 treatment for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) stopped growth of cancer cells in-vitro and caused them to self-destruct. It also reversed any protection given to the CML cancer cells from a bone … Continue reading →

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US approval for Leukemia treatment

Posted on March 9, 2014

The US FDA has approved SYNRIBO from Israel’s Teva for the treatment of patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia who failed therapy using tyrosine kinase inhibitors. http://www.tevapharm.com/Media/News/Pages/2014/1899845.aspx?year=2014

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Israel prize for developer of Alzheimer’s treatment

Posted on March 9, 2014

The Israel Prize for Medicine goes to Professor Marta Weinstock-Rosin of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Weinstock-Rosin developed Exelon, for treating dementia related to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Exelon is currently undergoing Phase II trials. http://www.jpost.com/Health-and-Science/Israel-Prize-in-Medicine-goes-to-Marta-Weinstock-Rosin-for-Alzheimers-Parkinsons-drugs-344017

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Every cloud has a silver lining

Posted on March 9, 2014

A Tel Aviv University study has found that people harbouring the ulcer-causing bacteria Helicobacter pylori were about 60% less likely to get diarrhoea from Shigella bacteria or other unknown causes. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4167588,00.html

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Cheap roaming for smartphones abroad

Posted on March 9, 2014

(Thanks to Atid-EDI) Israel’s Simgo has launched a low-cost roaming service for Samsung and iPhone. Attach a virtual SIM-enabled protective cover to access high-speed data services, enjoy excellent quality, whilst retaining your own mobile number for all calls. http://www.simgo-mobile.com/

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Multinationals work together in Israel

Posted on March 9, 2014

Only in Israel can Citi, Ebay, General Electric, General Motors, Microsoft, Red Hat, and 3M develop new ideas together. The seven companies will send 3-5 software engineers to a “Weekathon” in Ra’anana where they will work in groups to develop … Continue reading →

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