Monthly Archives: February 2019

Library for Haredi children with learning difficulties

Posted on February 16, 2019

I reported previously (Sep 2016) about Bnei Brak NGO Achiya which helps thousands of Haredi children with learning difficulties. Achiya has just opened a new library containing some 10,000 books plus facilities for sight-impaired and “special needs” kids. https://baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=37&ARTICLE_ID=114152

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Israeli-Arab degree students double

Posted on February 16, 2019

Israel’s Council for Higher Education (CHE) reports the doubling of Arab degree candidates in Israel over the last decade. Last year 48,627 Israeli-Arabs studied for degrees, thanks to investment to integrate the Arab population and improve their socio-economic standing. https://che.org.il/en/revolution-making-higher-education-accessible-arab-students/

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Increased medical permits for Palestinian Arabs

Posted on February 16, 2019

In 2018, over 20,000 permits were granted to Palestinian Arabs living in Judea and Samaria to enter Israel and receive treatment or support a patient who was receiving treatment in the Jewish state. This was an increase of 3,000 on … Continue reading →

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Israeli aid for Venezuelan refugees

Posted on February 16, 2019

Friends of Ziv Medical Center raised funds for Venezuelan refugees with an event at the Sound Nightclub in Hollywood.  Meanwhile, Israel’s Ziv Medical Center is sending doctors to Brazil’s Northern Province, near the border with Venezuela, to treat many thousands … Continue reading →

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Bar-Ilan Uni ties with Macedonia Uni

Posted on February 16, 2019

Bar-Ilan University and UKIM University, Macedonia’s largest university, have signed new cooperation agreements. They cover the facilities of medicine, humanities and social sciences. https://www.jewishpress.com/news/global/europe/bar-ilan-university-signs-academic-cooperation-agreements-with-macedonia/2019/02/05/

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Human trials for X-ray surgical glasses

Posted on February 16, 2019

I reported previously (Oct 2017) on Xvision (previously VIZOR),  the Augmented Reality surgical navigation system from Israel’s Augmedics. Following testing on cadavers, Xvision is now undergoing human trials and has been successfully tested in six spinal operations. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180808005218/en/Augmedics-Begins-First-in-Human-Clinical-Trial-xvision-spine-XVS https://worldisraelnews.com/israeli-made-goggles-give-surgeons-x-ray-vision/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xDCiCT2nH4

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The first wireless VAD

Posted on February 16, 2019

Doctors in Kazakhstan have implanted a wireless ventricular assist device (VAD) into a human for the first time.  The VAD is made by Jarvik Heart Inc but the technology for charging the battery was developed by Israel-based Leviticus Cardio. Wireless … Continue reading →

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Better connections for dialysis patients

Posted on February 16, 2019

50% of dialysis patients experience failure of their AV fistula – the tubes that connect their arteries and veins to the dialysis machine. Israel’s Laminate Medical has developed the VasQ – a vascular support device that protects the connection. It … Continue reading →

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Nano wound protection

Posted on February 16, 2019

Israel’s Nanomedic has developed the SpinCare device – a portable electrospinning wound care system that remotely generates a nano-fibrous protective layer on the skin for tissue healing. The wound is never touched, preventing infection and bandages can be changed without … Continue reading →

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Treatment for pulmonary hypertension

Posted on February 16, 2019

Israel’s Teva has launched ALYQ – a generic form of Adcirca, to reduce the symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-teva-launches-generic-pulmonary-hypertension-drug-1001272239

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