Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

IDF’s first Haredi battalion commander

Posted on March 23, 2025

Major (res.) Yossi Levy will soon become the first haredi battalion commander in the IDF. He said, “I hope that one day young haredim will see me as a role model.” He is currently serving his fifth round of reserve … Continue reading →

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Women Leaders’ Summit

Posted on March 23, 2025

The Jerusalem Post hosts its fourth annual Women Leaders’ Summit on 25 Mar. It brings together some of Israel’s most influential women driving change. The summit highlights the strength, creativity, and leadership, of women in business, government, and technology. https://www.jpost.com/conferences/article-843015

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Lone soldiers resilience center

Posted on March 23, 2025

The new Lone Soldiers Program Resilience Center (see here) is an initiative of Nefesh B’Nefesh and Friends of the IDF, with Sheba Medical Center. It offers specialized therapeutic and emotional support to the 3,500 people who leave their family to … Continue reading →

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Identifying gene on / off switches

Posted on March 23, 2025

Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Hadassah Medical Center used DNA methylation (chemical tagging human DNA) to uncover insights into how genes are turned on and off. It could transform the diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases. https://worldisraelnews.com/new-dna-mapping-reveals-gene-on-off-switches-paving-way-for-disease-treatment/

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Mental health tech innovation

Posted on March 23, 2025

The 2025 Israeli Mental Health Technology Landscape Map, by Startup Nation Central and the ICAR Collective and Bezyl, highlights around 120 Israeli companies leveraging AI, automation, and digital platforms to enhance mental health care access and improve treatment outcomes. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/syxaay0sjg … Continue reading →

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Remote healthcare in Virginia and North Dakota

Posted on March 23, 2025

Uninsured patients in rural southwest Virginia will receive remote medical monitors from Israel’s TytoCare (see here previously) to save hospital visits. Meanwhile, medics in North Dakota with TytoCare devices will visit patients discharged from hospital. https://wtop.com/virginia/2025/03/bringing-the-doctor-to-your-doorstep-rural-virginia-clinics-expand-telehealth-access/ https://news.sanfordhealth.org/news/hospital-at-home-program-launches-at-sanford-fargo/

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1-2-3.

Posted on March 23, 2025

Efrat and Daniel Cohen were delighted when their first child was followed by twins. Now Efrat has given birth to triplets at the Kaplan Medical Centre. Says Efrat: “The staff were amazing, supportive and attentive. We have given the grandmothers … Continue reading →

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Personal 3D models for pre-surgical training

Posted on March 23, 2025

Israel’s Stratasys and Europe’s Siemens have used Stratasys’ RadioMatrix™ materials and Digital Anatomy® technology with Siemens Healthineers’ algorithms to produce complex patient-specific anatomical models for pre-surgery planning and education. https://investors.stratasys.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/932/stratasys-and-siemens-healthineers-bring-a-new-era-for

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More smiles soon

Posted on March 23, 2025

Dror Ortho-Design has successfully completed user experience trials for its ZSmile platform (see here previously) ahead of commercial release. Feedback has been integrated for ZSmile to begin manufacture and distribution in Israel in the first half of 2025. 250 patients … Continue reading →

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Why people exercise

Posted on March 23, 2025

Tel Aviv University researchers used AI tools to discover what motivates people to exercise. They found that 23.9% of those who engage in sports do so to improve their appearance, 18.9% exercise to maintain their physical health, and 16.9% exercise … Continue reading →

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