Monthly Archives: August 2023

Air transportation for cancer patients

Posted on August 27, 2023

United Hatzalah, Lahak Aviation and Sheba Medical Center together have launched a pilot service to bring cancer patients from remote parts of Israel to hospital for treatment. Previous dangerous and stressful 3–4-hour journeys are reduced to a safe, comfortable 40-minutes. … Continue reading →

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Preventing PE

Posted on August 27, 2023

Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is the third leading cause of cardiovascular-related death and the number one cause of preventable hospital death. Israel’s Althea Medical is developing an over-the-wire medical device that physicians can use to remove blood clots quickly and safely … Continue reading →

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Skin care for cancer patients

Posted on August 27, 2023

EGFR inhibitors are common treatments for cancer but cause severe skin problems that cannot be fully alleviated. Israel’s EMRIS is developing a topical solution to block EGFRi monoclonal antibodies and allow the patient to continue treatment without the debilitating side … Continue reading →

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AI video analysis to determine Crohn’s therapy

Posted on August 27, 2023

Researchers at Israel’s Sheba Medical Center and Intel have achieved 81% accuracy in predicting if biologic therapy would relieve a patient with Crohn’s Disease. They used machine-learning to analyze videos of complete capsule endoscopies (CE) of the small intestine. https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-750247

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Blood test and therapy diagnosis for bipolar disorder

Posted on August 27, 2023

Researchers at Haifa University have identified a blood test to diagnose patients who suffer from bipolar disorder. The test also can predict if the patient will respond to the most common treatment – Lithium carbonate. It can save misdiagnosis and … Continue reading →

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Chicken corneas fight cancer

Posted on August 27, 2023

Israeli biotech ExoProTher is developing an anti-cancer therapy using protein generated from the p53 gene in the corneas of chickens. The foreign protein binds to cancerous human p53 protein, destroying tumors without side effects. The cornea is highly cancer resistant … Continue reading →

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First US heart patients to receive “forgotten” valves

Posted on August 27, 2023

Israel’s Trisol Medical (see here previously) has successfully implanted its new Transcatheter Tricuspid Valves in two US patients. The valve is called “forgotten” as the aortic and mitral valves get most medical attention. 10 Israelis have already had the implants. … Continue reading →

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Ancient Jewish coin unearthed in Judea

Posted on August 20, 2023

A rare silver half-shekel was discovered at the entrance to a Judean desert cave near Ein Gedi. It has been dated to 66-67 C.E. – the time of the first Jewish revolt against the Romans. The words “Holy Jerusalem” are … Continue reading →

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Seven double Mazel Tov’s

Posted on August 20, 2023

Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center delivered a record seven pairs of twins (14 healthy babies) in a single 24-hour period between July 12 and 13. The previous record was five sets of twins. Shaare Zedek is Israel’s busiest maternity hospital, … Continue reading →

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Underwater archaeology reveals ancient history

Posted on August 20, 2023

A highly trained team of divers and archaeologists have been using sand dredgers to excavate relics from 3,000 years ago off the Israeli coast near Dor Beach some 40km north of Netanya. Two shipwrecks from 500-1000 BCE provide a glimpse … Continue reading →

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