Monthly Archives: September 2014

Israel’s sea turtles are hatching

Posted on September 7, 2014

Some 50 days after mother turtles laid their eggs in Israeli beaches, newborn sea turtles are starting to make their way “home,” to the sea.  The Israel Nature and Parks Authority tries to ensure that there are clear paths to … Continue reading →

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IsraAid helps clear up after Washington wildfire

Posted on September 7, 2014

(Thanks to Nevet – www.broaderview.org) Despite the war back home, workers from the Israel Forum for International Humanitarian Aid (IsraAid), spent two weeks helping clean up after the destruction from the single biggest wildfire in Washington State’s history. http://jewishsound.org/despite-a-war-back-home-israelis-feel-called-to-help-in-pateros/

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The first globally-sustainable Israeli company

Posted on September 7, 2014

Israeli company Salt of the Earth is one of only 36 companies worldwide – and the first Israeli company – to pass GRI materiality matters check.  The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) encourages organizations to contribute to sustainable development.​ http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/salt-of-the-earth-reveals-new-gri-sustainability-report-273722021.html    https://www.globalreporting.org/Information/about-gri/Pages/default.aspx

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Proton beam destroys tumors

Posted on September 7, 2014

Israel’s Hil Applied Medical has patented lasers that perform safer, focused radiation cancer therapy using positively charged ions (protons).  Hil’s revolutionary reduced-size, economical lasers can bring proton therapy to many of the 300,000 US cancer patients and others who can … Continue reading →

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Acne treatment knocks spots off alternatives

Posted on September 7, 2014

As Israel’s Foamix prepares to go public, enter Phase III trials and get FDA approval, the latest results of its acne treatment are impressive; 72% reduction in pimples for 150 patients with moderate to severe acne during the 12-week treatment … Continue reading →

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Good trial results for new asthma treatment

Posted on September 7, 2014

Israel’s Teva reported that Phase III trial results for its asthma treatment reslizumab reduced the frequency of attacks by 50 – 60% compared to placebo. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-teva-reports-positive-phase-iii-asthma-drug-results-1000968700

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Asthmatics need to check Vitamin D levels

Posted on September 7, 2014

A study of 21,000 Israeli asthmatics showed that those with a Vitamin D deficiency were 25 percent more likely to have an asthmatic attack than those with normal levels.  Vitamin D is known to play a role in regulating the … Continue reading →

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