Monthly Archives: January 2018

Successful trials of implant to prevent OAB

Posted on January 21, 2018

I reported previously (July 2016) that the minimally invasive RENOVA leg implant from Israel’s BlueWind to treat Overactive Bladder (OAB) had been granted European approval. Recent trials show that device gave over 50% improvement to 71% of participants. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bluewind-medical-announces-the-publication-of-breakthrough-results-for-bluewind-renova-implantable-tibial-nerve-neuromodulator-668016233.html http://www.bluewindmedical.com/products

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Stem cell treatment inhibits cancer

Posted on January 21, 2018

I’ve reported previously (18 times) on Israeli biotech Pluristem’s PLX stem cell treatment for many life-threatening conditions. Recent lab trials with modified PLX cells showed significant inhibitory effect on various lines of breast, colorectal, kidney, liver, lung, muscle and skin … Continue reading →

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Lymphoma treatment approved

Posted on January 21, 2018

I reported previously (3rd Sep) on the US takeover of Israeli biotech Kite for $12 billion. The US FDA has now approved Kite’s Yescarta treatment for adults with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma. The treatment uses Israeli-developed CAR-T therapy … Continue reading →

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US approval for Leukemia treatment

Posted on January 21, 2018

Following a Priority Review, the US FDA has approved Israel TEVA’s Leukemia treatment, TRISENOX® (arsenic trioxidec). Trisenox is to be used in combination with tretinoin for treatment of recently-diagnosed low-risk adults with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). http://www.jewishpress.com/news/us-news/fda-approves-teva-leukemia-treatment/2018/01/15/

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Going the extra mile (or 5,000)

Posted on January 14, 2018

When a distressed mother phoned the dispatch service of United Hatzalah in Israel about her sick son in Monsey, New York, they didn’t hang up on her. Instead they contacted NYC paramedics and arranged his transfer to a hospital where … Continue reading →

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The father of modern Hebrew’s 160th birthday

Posted on January 14, 2018

Eliezer Ben Yehuda was born on the 21st Tevet 160 years ago. Chiefly due to his efforts, biblical Hebrew was revived from its over 3000-years-old roots into today’s spoken Hebrew language – Ivrit. Another modern miracle. http://www.jr.co.il/t/eliezer-ben-yehuda.htm https://www.youtube.com/embed/pgjq8uqQ79E?rel=0 https://unitedwithisrael.org/israel-celebrates-over-3000-years-of-hebrew-language/

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How did he know?

Posted on January 14, 2018

When a baby born with Wiscott-Aldrich disorder was given just five years to live, Israeli charity Ezer Mizion found a perfect match on their bone marrow database. Two years after the successful transplant, Ezer Mizion brought donor Lior to meet … Continue reading →

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Ten Israeli hedgehogs go on a diet

Posted on January 14, 2018

The land of milk and honey was too tempting for ten Israeli hedgehogs. Overfed and overweight, they were unable to roll into balls to fend off predators. Locals found them waddling through Israeli streets and brought them to Ramat Gan … Continue reading →

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Druze firefighter saves Torah scrolls

Posted on January 14, 2018

Druze firefighter Wiam Nevuani arrived at a fire in a synagogue at the northern city of Nahariah and did not hesitate when he burst into the burning building to save the Torah scrolls. Wiam said that he realized the importance … Continue reading →

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Learn Torah with Israel’s President

Posted on January 14, 2018

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin and First Lady Nechama Rivlin have regularly hosted Torah study sessions at Beit Hanasi – the President’s House. Guests at their latest session included the President of the Supreme Court, a top judge, a famous actor … Continue reading →

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