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Monthly Archives: March 2018
Eyedrops could replace spectacles
Israeli scientists at Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center and Bar-Ilan University have developed eyedrops that repair the corneas, improving near-sighted and far-sighted vision. The “nanodrops” are scheduled for human trials next year and could eventually replace multifocal lenses. http://nocamels.com/2018/03/israel-opthalmologist-eye-glasses/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/JXAGnAIx4Z4?rel=0
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Crohn’s gene mutation identified
International scientists, including from Israel’s Hebrew University of Jerusalem and University of Haifa, have discovered a genetic mutation associated with Crohn’s disease. Those with the LRRK2 gene mutation are at high risk of developing the inflammatory bowel (IBD) disease. https://www.israel21c.org/crohns-gene-mutation-identified-in-multinational-study/ … Continue reading
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Destroying tumors the size of golf balls
I’ve reported previously (several times) on Israel’s IceCure and its IceSense3 cryoablation (freezing) system for destroying even large tumors. This article and video provide an excellent explanation of how the system works, in conjunction with other medications and the immune … Continue reading
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Medical tools for developing countries
Israel’s Engineering for All (EfA Technologies) is developing RevDx – a small, portable device that can perform automated blood tests, diagnostics, and data analytics on the spot; a kind of hand-held hospital to assist under-equipped medical workers and technicians in … Continue reading
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Former Kenyan President has treatment in Israel
93-year-old former president of Kenya, Daniel Arap Moi is being brought to Tel Aviv for medical procedures. The ailing leader will also take the opportunity to visit holy sites around the country, Kenyan TV reported. https://worldisraelnews.com/watch-former-kenyan-president-seeks-medical-care-israel/
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Jewish Jerusalem exhibition at the UN
During his 5-day visit to the USA, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will check out a special exhibit at the U.N. Headquarters in New York that provides archaeological proof of the 3,000 years of continuous Jewish history in Jerusalem. http://www.israelhayom.com/2018/03/04/with-un-exhibit-israel-sends-message-that-3000-years-of-history-cannot-be-denied/
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Celebrating bar mitzvot with a difference
18 Ethiopian Jews, who immigrated from Ethiopia a year ago, celebrated their Bar Mitzvahs at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. They each received tefillin donated by the Lev L’Ahad organization and were joined via a live video call to the … Continue reading
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Arab women in the Jewish capital city
An oldie but goldie (but first time included in this newsletter) highlighting the freedom that Arab women have to walk, ride, drive, work, shop, eat and simply enjoy life amongst the streets of Jerusalem. http://rjstreets.com/2011/03/08/israeli-apartheid/
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4000 animals treated every year
Israel’s Wildlife Hospital treats any injured animals, from hedgehogs and tortoises to eagles and gazelles. https://www.youtube.com/embed/PCrdkQrbkzU?rel=0
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Hospital kids have fun on Purim
Purim in Israel is very exciting. Even in hospitals, youngsters don’t miss out on the fun. At Rambam Medical Center in Haifa, the staff makes sure that the young patients at the Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital are not forgotten. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XQgvtWjw2M
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