Monthly Archives: June 2023

Israel’s inclusive soccer team

Who were the Israeli scorers in the 3-2 victory against Brazil in the Quarter Final of the Under 20 World Soccer Cup? Arab Israeli Anan Khalaili from Haifa, Bedouin Arab Israeli Hamza Shibi, and Jewish Israeli Dor David Turgeman. The … Continue reading

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Knesset launches “Waze for the Blind”

On Israel’s Blind Day (Jun 6) Israel’s Parliament (Knesset) launched a system to help the blind, visually impaired, and people with orientation difficulties navigate its premises. It uses the personalized audio guidance from Israel’s RightHear (see here previously). https://nocamels.com/2023/06/israeli-parliament-launches-waze-for-the-blind-navigation/

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New treatment for chronic kidney disease

Israel’s Curespec, founded by Israel’s Avner Spector, has developed Europe-approved Nephrospec. It uses an acoustic wave treatment called eHAT to treat chronic kidney disease (CKD) by promoting new blood vessel formation and restoring damaged tissue function. https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-746236 https://www.curespec.info/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_g2b0ufSuU

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US approves synthetic eye tissue

The US FDA has approved a synthetic tissue substitute for the eye that will address the worldwide shortage of donors. The EverPatch from Israel’s CorNeat Vision (see here previously) is made of a polymer that stimulates the cells to accept … Continue reading

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Transforming hospital healthcare

Israel’s Sheba Medical Center has signed an agreement with Deloitte Consulting to transform the future of healthcare. Deloitte operates in 150 countries and aims to implement Sheba’s revolutionary ARC (Accelerate, Redesign, and Collaboration) platform worldwide. https://www.israel21c.org/deloitte-and-israels-sheba-plan-global-healthcare-redesign/

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Better training for ADHD sufferers

Trainers at Tel Aviv University’s Constantiner School of Education have developed Computerized Progressive Attention Training (CPAT) that significantly improved the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms of many participating students. https://www.israel21c.org/training-the-brains-attention-mechanisms-helps-in-adhd/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36794845/

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When the ventilator can be removed

Four women students at Ben-Gurion University won the 9th round of the “Students Leading Innovation in the Public Sector” competition initiated by Shoham hospital in Pardes Hanna-Karkur. Their Clarity decision-support model predicts if patients can be weaned off ventilator support. … Continue reading

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When melanoma becomes dangerous

A new study at Tel Aviv University and Israel’s Sheba Medical Center reveals how melanoma cancer cells metastasize. They change their environment to spread deeper into the skin and to other parts of the body. Research continues and could eventually … Continue reading

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No more peanut allergies

Researchers at Israel’s Sheba Medical Center and Volcani Institute have developed a powder made from unripe peanuts that weans children off peanut allergies. There are no allergenic proteins in unripe peanuts, and food made from their powder (cookies, pancakes etc.) … Continue reading

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Healing wounds in 30+ countries

Israel’s RedDress (see here previously) is saving lives with its ActiGraft bandage for chronic wounds in over 30 countries, including Brazil, Turkey, and France. In Israel, it is available to patients of Clalit – the country’s largest health maintenance organization. … Continue reading

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