Monthly Archives: April 2025

A Guatemalan in Jerusalem

Posted on April 27, 2025

Ava Atzum Arévalo de Moscoso is very positive about her two years as the Guatemalan ambassador to Israel. she feels right at home in the Jewish state, and expresses her admiration for Israelis, citing Guatemala’s historic relationship with the Jewish … Continue reading →

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Praise for Israel’s world-class healthcare

Posted on April 27, 2025

UK Telegraph journalist Isabel Oakeshott accidentally went over the handlebars of her e-scooter in Tel Aviv. But she was over the moon about her treatment at the state of the art Sylvan Adams Emergency Hospital (see here previously) at Tel … Continue reading →

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Good results of IceCure’s kidney cancer solution

Posted on April 27, 2025

Israel’s IceCure (see here previously) is already saving many lives by destroying tumors using cryoablation (freezing).  Its most recent ICESECRET study on 114 kidney cancer patients with small renal masses (SRM) showed an 88.7% non-reoccurrence rate. https://ir.icecure-medical.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/167/icecures-icesecret-kidney-cancer-cryoablation-study-interim-results-presented-at-european-association-of-urology-conference-in-spain-88-7-recurrence-free-rate

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If you’re sick, see a computer

Posted on April 27, 2025

A new study from Tel Aviv University found that diagnoses and treatment recommendations given by AI were more accurate than those of physicians. Of 461 online patient visits, AI was rated as good in 77% of cases but only 67% … Continue reading →

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Israel’s first psycho-trauma dog unit

Posted on April 27, 2025

Israeli medical emergency NGO United Hatzalah has just completed training it Psycho-trauma Canine Unit. Its 10 special dogs provide support until the ambulance arrives. Leading Israeli pet supply chain, Speedog, will donate a portion of sales proceeds, plus essential equipment … Continue reading →

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Complex facial surgery for Guatemalan baby

Posted on April 27, 2025

Santiago, a baby from Guatemala born with a cleft lip and palate (and other problems), successfully underwent complex corrective surgery at Israel’s Schneider Children’s Medical Center. The parents knew in advance of Santiago’s condition and arranged to have their baby … Continue reading →

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Brain cancer treatment trial

Posted on April 27, 2025

The radiation treatment from Israel’s Alpha Tau (see here previously) has been used to treat skin cancer, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, and lung cancer. It now has had US FDA approval to initiate a trial for patients with … Continue reading →

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Blood test for early detection of Parkinson’s

Posted on April 27, 2025

A team led by Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers has developed the first ever blood test capable of detecting Parkinson’s disease, even before symptoms emerge. The test identifies transfer RNA fragments unique to the neurodegenerative disease. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-scientists-develop-first-ever-blood-test-for-early-detection-of-parkinsons/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s43587-025-00851-z

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Ex-hostages receive priestly blessing at the Kotel

Posted on April 27, 2025

This Passover’s traditional priestly blessing ceremony at the Western Wall had special significance. The thousands of participants included ex-hostages, families of those still held captive, and wounded IDF soldiers. One of the priests was ex-hostage Eliya Cohen. https://www.jns.org/former-hostages-gather-at-western-wall-for-priestly-blessing/

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Family dog returned from Gaza

Posted on April 27, 2025

A reservist soldier found a frightened dog among the ruins in Rafah. Its electronic chip identified it as Billie, a 3-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel that was kidnapped on 7 Oct 2023 from Kibbutz Nir Oz. It was treated and … Continue reading →

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