Monthly Archives: July 2022

Israel and Brazil

Posted on July 17, 2022

Nice video (TY I24 News) showing the close relationship between Brazil and the Jewish State.  Brazil was instrumental in the UN vote for Partition in 1947 which led to the founding of the modern Jewish State. Israel is known as … Continue reading →

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Murder victims warn against violence

Posted on July 17, 2022

Israel’s D-ID (see here previously) has used its avatar technology to support the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. D-ID has brought the victims “back to life” to publicize the dangers of violent husbands and actions women … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese refugees in Israel

Posted on July 17, 2022

From 1977 to 1979, Israel gave refuge to some 360 of the so-called Vietnamese “boat people,” in the aftermath of the Communist takeover of the Southeast Asian nation. 45 years later, over 150 have remained in Israel, and are grateful … Continue reading →

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Building sports facilities in Jerusalem for Arabs & Jews

Posted on July 17, 2022

Construction has begun on eastern Jerusalem’s first-ever public sports and swimming pool complex. Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion said the center was “only the beginning of the process of closing the gaps between the various parts of the city.” https://www.jns.org/construction-begins-on-eastern-jerusalems-first-public-sports-and-pool-facility/

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Chronic disease breakthrough

Posted on July 17, 2022

Researchers from Haifa’s Bnai Zion Medical Center and Israel’s Technion Institute have developed semaphorin 3A – a molecule that maintains the balance of the immune system. It can help treat autoimmune or inflammatory diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, MS, … Continue reading →

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Bionic bacteria

Posted on July 17, 2022

Scientists at Israel’s Technion Institute have engineered nano-sized hybrid biological components at room temperature. These fast-growing proteins, enzymes, and other biological compounds can be used to develop new, safer medicines and improved fuels that do not exist in nature. https://www.technion.ac.il/en/2022/05/bionic-bacteria-novel-platform/ … Continue reading →

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Paralyzed man is now back on his feet

Posted on July 17, 2022

A mystery illness caused 41-year-old Nir’s muscles to deteriorate and eventually Nir collapsed, paralyzed. At Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital, Nir was quickly diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called Guillain-Barre syndrome. A transfusion and plasma replacement restored Nir’s life. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/356063

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More medical innovation partners

Posted on July 17, 2022

RISE is the innovation arm of Assuta – Israel’s leading private chain of hospitals. RISE already partners with 30 Israeli startups and has just added five more. Ibex Medical, Senseera, Theator, Magentiq Eye and MaveriQx – the only startup not … Continue reading →

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The future is in HealthTech

Posted on July 17, 2022

“The Future is in HealthTech” was one of a new series of meetings sponsored by Calcalist and Start-Up Nation Central. It highlighted the pandemic-induced rise of telemedicine, Zoom meetings, and virtual reality. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/rjzeu0gj9 https://newmedia.calcalist.co.il/conferences/2022/preseed/healthtech.html

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Superfood is even better than mother’s milk

Posted on July 17, 2022

Israel’s Maolac (see here previously) has progressed from just producing an alternative to mother’s milk for babies. It is now using one ingredient for an anti-inflammatory product to help athletes recover after exercise. And another, to make a probiotic that … Continue reading →

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