Monthly Archives: June 2017

We’re all connected

Posted on June 25, 2017

This article describes what happened when a mother with three children in hospital contacted Ezer Mizion’s “Linked to Life” What’s App program. http://www.ezermizion.org/blog/hospital-rounds-via-whats-app/

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Social impact hackathon week

Posted on June 25, 2017

The Israel Advanced Technology Industries (IATI) organization brought together 35 programmers to make people’s lives better. The event lasted a week and solutions included healthy eating at restaurants, supporting parents with autistic kids, making education more accessible and safer driving. … Continue reading →

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Gene mutation extends life by a decade

Posted on June 25, 2017

In a study of American male Jews over the age of 100, University of Haifa researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that affects the growth hormone receptor gene. Men with this mutation live on average 10 years longer than those … Continue reading →

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Soft suit exoskeleton for stroke patients

Posted on June 25, 2017

Israel’s ReWalk has unveiled its prototype for a soft suit exoskeleton, to enable many of the millions with lower limb disabilities to walk upright. Initially, the new “Restore” suits will be used to assist stroke survivors, followed by multiple sclerosis … Continue reading →

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Azerbaijan deputy PM has heart surgery in Israel

Posted on June 25, 2017

Abid Sharifov, Azerbaijan’s deputy Prime Minister, was flown to Israel after his doctors determined his heart condition was life-threatening. Surgeons at Haifa’s Rambam Medical Center unblocked an artery and fitted Sharifov with a pacemaker and defibrillator. http://www.timesofisrael.com/azerbaijans-deputy-pm-flown-to-israel-for-heart-treatment/

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EU loan for flu vaccine trial

Posted on June 25, 2017

The European Investment Bank has granted a 20 million Euro loan to Israeli biotech BiondVax to fund the Phase III trials of its Universal Flu Vaccine. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-20m-eu-loan-to-fund-biondvax-phase-iii-trial-1001193180

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Wrist-wearable heart monitor

Posted on June 25, 2017

Israeli startup CardiacSense has developed a smartwatch heart monitor which is almost as accurate as an ECG machine. Its revolutionary heart arrhythmia detection measures blood pressure using a PPG (photoplethysmogram). Then touch the wristband to get an ECG. https://www.cardiacsense.com/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/sBfn4_MrJ6Y&t=52s?rel-0

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Chief of Police donates bone marrow to save a life

Posted on June 25, 2017

Meir Pulver spends his days protecting Israel’s population. He is Chief Superintendent of Israel’s Police Force. Thanks to Israeli charity Ezer Mizion he donated bone marrow to save the life of Chana, and give her the chance to see her … Continue reading →

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Longer-lasting treatment

Posted on June 25, 2017

I’ve reported previously (here) on the deutetrabenazine treatment for Huntington’s disease from Israel’s Teva. But the reason it is so effective is because Teva replaced some of the hydrogen atoms with the heavier isotope deuterium, so that more of it … Continue reading →

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US approval for spinal treatment software

Posted on June 25, 2017

I reported previously (July 31) on the Mazor X guidance systems for spinal surgery from Israel’s Mazor  Its latest module X Align has just received US FDA approval, allowing surgeons to create a 3D alignment plan that simulates the impact … Continue reading →

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