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Monthly Archives: April 2017
Where the deaf and blind run the show
I reported previously (Mar 2011) on the Na Laga’at (“Please Touch”) center in Jaffa for professional deaf & blind actors. Here is an up-to-date video about the center. https://www.youtube.com/embed/llMLVBSqXrE?rel=0 http://nalagaat.org.il/en/
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Huge boost for stroke diagnosis system
I reported previously (July 3) on Israel’s MedyMatch Artificial Intelligence platform for diagnosing strokes from CT-scans. MedyMatch has just signed separate 5-year agreements to integrate the groundbreaking technology with IBM and Samsung equipment. http://www.timesofisrael.com/samsung-to-integrate-israeli-tech-to-spot-strokes/ http://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-medymatch-inks-deal-with-ibm-watson-health/
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Early diagnosis of Autism can save lives
Dr Hanna Alonim founded Israeli non-profit Mifne Center – the world’s first organization to diagnose and treat toddlers on the autism spectrum, and use a family therapy approach to treatment. Alonim’s ESPASI Screening Scale is used in Israel, the USA … Continue reading
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Releasing Glaucoma treatment automatically
I reported previously about Israel’s Eximore which is developing a tiny device that is implanted into the tear duct to treat eye diseases such as Glaucoma, without the patient’s knowledge. Eximore’s Chairperson, Dr Daphne Haim-Langford went on ILTV to explain. … Continue reading
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Manage your diabetes efficiently
Israel’s GlucoMe has developed a “Digital Diabetes Clinic” that monitors diabetics and recommends treatment programs. The platform uses a smart glucose monitor, an insulin pen monitor, a mobile app and a cloud-based management system. It has completed trials and is … Continue reading
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The next generation in cancer diagnostics
I reported previously (July 31) on Israeli-founded Cleveland Diagnostics and its improved early prostate cancer test kit. Cleveland’s CEO Dr Arnon Chait went on ILTV to explain more and to announce the company’s new Israeli operations. https://www.youtube.com/embed/CVe117kQaP4?rel=0
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A robot to traverse the small intestine
Scientists at Ben-Gurion University are re-designing their Single Actuator Wave-like (SAW) robotic snake to carry a camera and squeeze through the human small intestine. It could extend and improve the effectiveness of colonoscopy tests. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-scientists-design-robot-to-squeeze-through-small-intestine/
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UK lawyer has MS treatment in Jerusalem
Top UK Lawyer Mark Lewis (Director of UK Lawyers for Israel) suffers from Multiple Sclerosis, walks with a limp and cannot write with his right hand. He travels to Israel every six weeks to participate in the MS trial at … Continue reading
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Bone marrow tests from Czech Republic in one day
Israel’s Ezer Mizion found a likely DNA match on their database for a bone marrow transplant patient. However, the donor was in the Czech Republic. Using their “Linked to Life” WhatsApp group, volunteers rushed the sample kit from Tel Aviv … Continue reading
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Emergency app can save lives on the beach
A volunteer with Israel Emergency Medical Service United Hatzalah has developed a smartphone app to quickly locate swimmers in trouble off Haifa’s beaches, and navigate paramedics to that location. https://unitedwithisrael.org/israeli-ems-volunteers-create-lifesaving-app-for-haifa-beaches/
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