Monthly Archives: January 2018

Gold target for radiation treatment

Posted on January 14, 2018

I reported previously (Oct 2012) that Israeli bio-tech Metallo Therapy was using gold nanoparticles to improve radiotherapy treatment for cancer. Unfortunately, Metallo folded in 2016, but now a team of Israeli researchers are headed down the same precious “yellow-brick” road. … Continue reading →

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Fast cancer diagnosis

Posted on January 14, 2018

The Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Unit at Sheba Medical Center uses new diagnostic oncology technology developed by Dr. Damien Urban. It cuts patient waiting time from previously 3 months to just two weeks. Its goal is to help overcome the devastating … Continue reading →

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An alternative to Dr Google

Posted on January 14, 2018

Israeli health fund Maccabi has launched K Health – an app to give its customers medical advice that many seek currently by using search engines such as Google. The information is sourced from thousands of similar cases in Maccabi’s records … Continue reading →

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Israeli solutions for aging and brain health project

Posted on January 14, 2018

Israeli companies HeartBeat Technologies and Brainsway have been selected for a joint Israel-Canada partnership program. They will test their innovative aging and brain health solutions at two Canadian seniors care organizations. https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/01/08/1285341/0/en/Two-Israeli-Firms-Selected-to-Test-Their-Aging-and-Brain-Health-Innovations-at-Ontario-Seniors-Care-Organizations.html http://www.heartbeattec.com/ https://israelactive.com/?s=Brainsway

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The right color for your denture

Posted on January 14, 2018

ILTV News interviewed Shlomo Emanuel, CEO of Israel’s Dentalics which has developed an app to help dentists and dental technicians match up the color of implants, bridges, crowns etc. with the patient’s real teeth. It is planned to launch globally … Continue reading →

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Clay seal of Jerusalem’s governor 2700 years ago

Posted on January 7, 2018

A tiny clay seal impression inscribed in ancient Hebrew script, ‘Belonging to the governor of the city’ was found in ongoing excavations at Jerusalem’s Western Wall plaza. It has been dated to 700 BCE – i.e. 2,700 years old, when … Continue reading →

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What goes around …

Posted on January 7, 2018

Quick action by Shlomi Bergman saved the life of Gadi Rimon who was shot by a terrorist. Gadi’s mother Tamari searched in vain to thank the savior of Gadi. A year later, Shlomi’s mother Anat visited Ashdod and discovered Tamari … Continue reading →

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Guatemala offers relocation help to others

Posted on January 7, 2018

Guatemala’s foreign minister Sandra Lovel not only hopes other countries will move their embassies to Jerusalem, but she indicated her government’s readiness to help them. “We as a country are willing to support other countries who want to follow Guatemala’s … Continue reading →

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World champion Thai boxer wins European championship

Posted on January 7, 2018

Four-time world champion Israeli Nili Block claimed another title, winning the gold medal at the Thai Boxing European Championships in Paris. http://www.algemeiner.com/2017/10/22/israeli-nili-block-wins-thai-boxing-title-at-european-championships-in-paris/

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Seinfeld flies in

Posted on January 7, 2018

American comedian Jerry Seinfeld returned to Israel in December for two more shows, performing at Tel Aviv’s Menorah Mivtachim Arena.  Later that week he visited the IAF’s Ramon airbase near the Egyptian border, with a brief photo-op in front of … Continue reading →

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