Monthly Archives: July 2021

18 years of donating food to the needy

Posted on July 4, 2021

Israeli food rescue organization Leket celebrates 18 years of taking food that would only go to waste and distributing it to those who need it. 18 years is represented by the letters Chai in Hebrew which means “Life”.  Leket gives … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

Hi-tech and emotional support

Posted on July 4, 2021

The IDF’s Intelligence Division’s Unit 9900 has built a 3D model to map the building that collapsed in Miami to help locate victims. Tunneling experts from Israel’s SmartAID have also arrived. Meanwhile, Israel’s United Hatzalah is providing trauma support to … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

Israel welcomes HMS Richmond

Posted on July 4, 2021

UK Royal Navy Frigate HMS Richmond has docked at Israel’s Haifa port. The brand-new ship is part of the fleet that the Royal Navy considers central to frontline operations, including disrupting the work of criminals, such as smugglers, pirates and … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

Female doctor and paratrooper

Posted on July 4, 2021

Dr. Nofit Shmuel is only the second woman to serve as a combat doctor in the IDF and the first in the Paratroopers division. There’s no such thing as ‘limits,’” she says. “Limits are only in your head, and if … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

Summer camp for everyone

Posted on July 4, 2021

Camp Shalva offers eight weeks of life-changing experiences to over 300 children with disabilities every summer. They experience water sports, concerts, rollercoasters, and more. It also allows their families to receive invaluable respite. https://www.shalva.org/programs-therapies/ https://shalva.net/donation/camp.php?mc_cid=5fff4e4961&mc_eid=b130ca8242

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

Successful trials of TB diagnosis patch

Posted on July 4, 2021

Six years ago (see here previously) Technion scientists began developing a sensing plaster to detect tuberculosis biomarkers on the skin. Now, trials of the A-Patch, in India and South Africa, have showed high effectiveness. TB affects around one third of … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel's Medical Achievements | Leave a comment

Go with the gut

Posted on July 4, 2021

A great summary of the work that Weizmann scientists have been conducting on the microbiome (bacteria in the gut) that led to the founding of startup DayTwo. Diabetics can now have their gut microbiome analyzed and receive a personalized nutrition … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel's Medical Achievements | Leave a comment

150 new ambucycles

Posted on July 4, 2021

United Hatzalah held a dedication ceremony for its new Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Ambucycle Unit. Dr Miriam donated 150 ambucycles (motorcycle ambulances), in the memory of Sheldon, to join the 1,000 existing vehicles used in their emergency paramedic … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel's Medical Achievements | Leave a comment

Brain profiler to go into space

Posted on July 4, 2021

Israel’s Montfort (see here previously) has launched a new version of its smartphone app, called “Brain Profiler” to diagnose psychosis, depression and anxiety. It will be sent to the International Space Station in 2022 to test and monitor Israel’s Eytan … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel's Medical Achievements | Leave a comment

Rapid diagnosis of blood cancer

Posted on July 4, 2021

Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek hospital is piloting the diagnosis of blood cancer using cutting-edge AI technology from Israel’s Sight Diagnostics (see here previously). Data and images from Sight’s OLO device, plus patient data can identify malignant lymphocytes and spot early hematological … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel's Medical Achievements | Leave a comment