Monthly Archives: November 2018

Training program for special needs

Posted on November 25, 2018

Tel Aviv University and AKIM have launched a training program for those with learning difficulties to become professional dental sterilization technicians. Skills include decontamination, assembling, packaging, and distribution of re-usable surgical instruments and equipment. http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/training-program-for-adults-with-intellectual-disabilities-opens-at-school-of-dental-medicine/2018/11/21/

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Audio books for kids with reading difficulties

Posted on November 25, 2018

The Israel Audiobook Project provides children with reading difficulties free access to texts in audio, rather than written, form. Now they too can enjoy the pleasure of well-known children’s stories and their characters. https://www.timesofisrael.com/listening-to-a-world-of-adventures-one-magic-book-at-a-time/

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From Ethiopian immigrant to Israeli Parliament

Posted on November 25, 2018

Penina Tamanu-Shata is the first Ethiopian-born woman to become a member of the Israeli Parliament (Knesset). Penina came to Israel in 1984 at the age of 3 during Operation Moses. She tells of her Aliyah and her work helping other … Continue reading →

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US approval for portable blood test

Posted on November 25, 2018

I reported previously (8th Apr) on Israel’s PixCell which received a multi-million grant by the EU to help advance its HemoScreen portable blood test.  The US FDA has just approved HemoScreen to sell in the USA. Meanwhile, Israel’s SightDx has … Continue reading →

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Brain bleed detection approved

Posted on November 25, 2018

I reported previously (see here) on Israel’s MedyMatch and its Artificial Intelligent Accipio Ix intracranial hemorrhage detection software.  MedyMatch (renamed MaxQ AI) has now received both FDA and CE approval to sell its systems in both the US and in … Continue reading →

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Treatment for advanced Parkinson’s disease

Posted on November 25, 2018

I reported previously (see here) on Israel’s Intec Pharma which is developing treatments based on its innovative Accordion technology.  Intec’s COO Nadav Navon provided an update of Intec’s pipeline on ILTV.  Phase 3 trials have now commenced on Intec’s Parkinson’s … Continue reading →

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Quadriplegic bridegroom stands at his wedding

Posted on November 25, 2018

I reported previously (Dec 2015) about a paraplegic bridegroom who walked down the isle in an Israeli ReWalk exoskeleton. Now a quadriplegic Israeli, Adir, was able to stand next to his bride, Liat, thanks to ReWalk’s latest “UPnRIDE” mobility solution. … Continue reading →

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The right treatment is in the DNA

Posted on November 25, 2018

Israel’s 2bPrecise takes sources of patient genetic data to help physicians determine the best treatment for individuals. 2bPrecise is partnering with US-based Innovation Institute and Avera Health’s GeneFolio to deliver a pharmacogenomics knowledge base to the point of care. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20181102005411/en/2bPrecise-Honored-Israel%E2%80%99s-Top-Startups … Continue reading →

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Pediatric orthopedic training for 50 African doctors

Posted on November 25, 2018

Professor Mark Eidelman of Haifa’s Rambam Medical Center led a unique 4-day training course in Addis Ababa. 50 doctors from Ethiopia and neighboring countries learned how to fix pediatric orthopedic deformities. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/254979

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Massive project to support Israel

Posted on November 18, 2018

I reported previously (May 2015) about the Friends of Zion Museum which opened its doors in Jerusalem.  The FoZ now has 50 million supporters and is launching a $100 million project to help educate pro-Israel supporters around the world about … Continue reading →

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