Monthly Archives: February 2018

Hi-tech scanning increases PA trade

Posted on February 4, 2018

Israel has implemented a new system for scanning cargo containers that will enable 200 containers to cross between Jordan and the Palestinian Authority each day – double the current number. The PA Economy Minister said it “will save exporters and … Continue reading →

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NASA honors Israel’s first astronaut

Posted on February 4, 2018

NASA honored the astronauts killed aboard shuttle Columbia 15 years ago, with a special musical tribute by Tal Ramon, the son of Ilan Ramon – Israel’s first astronaut. Tal recalled how his father’s spaceflight was “a huge thing” not only … Continue reading →

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Cape Town starts water rationing

Posted on February 4, 2018

I reported previously (Jun 2016) that Israel had offered to help South Africa with its water management. Sadly, the government refused help and now residents of Cape Town are rationed to 50 liters per day. Worse, from April, they will … Continue reading →

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Disaster training for 1000

Posted on February 4, 2018

The fifth IPRED international conference led by Israel’s Ministry of Health and the Home Front Command attracted 1000 emergency responders from 35 countries. It ended with a simulated mass-casualty exercise in Petah Tikva that received media attention from as far … Continue reading →

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Treatment for Fabry disease fast-tracked

Posted on February 4, 2018

I reported previously (Jan 2015) on the promising trials for the Fabry disease treatment PRX-102 from Israel’s Protalix. PRX-102 is currently in Phase III trials and has just been granted fast-track status by the US FDA. Fabry disease damages the … Continue reading →

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How iron levels are maintained

Posted on February 4, 2018

Researchers at Israel’s Technion have uncovered the mechanism by which the body transports the essential protein ferritin around the body.  Ferritin maintains iron levels in the red blood cells that bring oxygen to the brain. Iron deficiency is a major … Continue reading →

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Breakthrough brain device

Posted on February 4, 2018

I reported previously (4 times) on Israel’s MedyMatch, whose software gives more accurate assessments about strokes and intracranial bleeds. MedyMatch has now been granted Expedited Access Pathway and Breakthrough Device designation by the FDA for intracranial hemorrhage detection. https://www.timesofisrael.com/medymatch-tech-for-pinpointing-brain-bleeds-gets-fda-nod-for-quick-approval/

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$18 million donation for Health Discovery tower

Posted on February 4, 2018

I reported previously (30th Apr) about the new 20-story medical research tower being built at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa. Now the Helmsley Trust is donating $18 million to the project and the building is to be named the “Helmsley … Continue reading →

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Recovery is in the balance

Posted on February 4, 2018

Israeli startup Bobo has developed a smart board that records, analyses and gives feedback to physiotherapists on a patient’s ability to maintain balance during rehabilitation following surgery or treatment. Trials in Hadassah Medical Center have proved Bobo’s usefulness and it … Continue reading →

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Latest news on POP repair device

Posted on February 4, 2018

I reported previously (Aug 2016) on the minimally-invasive inter-uterine device from Israel’s POP Medical that repairs Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) affecting 50% of women. The FDA-approved NeuGuide is soon to undergo new trials in the US and Israel to build … Continue reading →

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