Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Israeli scientist at Moroccan conference

Posted on March 2, 2025

Dr. Doron Markel, chief scientist of Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund represented KKL-JNF at a conference on water, energy, food and ecology in Rabat. He presented the Ma’ale Gilboa agrivoltaic project, which uses land for solar energy production and agriculture. … Continue reading →

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What’s army life like in the haredi brigade

Posted on March 2, 2025

Haredi recruits in the IDF’s new Hashmonaim Brigade share their experiences of training, spiritual growth and adjusting to military life. Despite initial challenges, many are committed to serving and see it as a meaningful way to contribute to Israel’s security. … Continue reading →

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Breaking down stereotypes

Posted on March 2, 2025

Tamer Masudin, a Muslim Arab from Israel, broke down classic stereotypes and tropes about the country, describing how united the nation and land are. https://worldisraelnews.com/watch-israeli-arab-muslim-discusses-living-in-israel-dispels-accusations/

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Unblocking the carotid arteries

Posted on March 2, 2025

Israel’s Pylon Medical has developed a first-of-its-kind system for treating carotid artery disease, one of the leading risk factors for stroke. Pylon’s new “specialty kit” includes a balloon catheter, an artery closure device, and an aspiration system that removes plaque … Continue reading →

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3 new medical schools

Posted on March 2, 2025

Israel needs 2,000 new doctors every year but only gets 1,200. So it is opening three new medical schools, The private Reichman University in Herzliya (88 graduates) opened on 2nd Feb. Two others, at Haifa University (66) and Weizmann Institute … Continue reading →

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No-mask solution for sleep apnea

Posted on March 2, 2025

Another Israeli startup presenting at the Conference of Presidents’ “Resilience Panel” was appscent medical. Its SCENTIFIC® device is the world’s first non-intrusive, contactless, drug-free home use solution for the potentially dangerous sleep apnea condition. https://www.appscent.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV61Vnt3fx4

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Revolutionizing group therapy with VR & AI.

Posted on March 2, 2025

One of the Israeli startups presenting at the Conference of Presidents’ “Resilience Panel” was neao – a pioneering Virtual Reality platform for remote group therapy. It features anonymity (with avatars), wider access and accessibility, and tailored environments. https://neao.io/  https://www.meta.com/experiences/neao-group-therapy/8222701291141191/

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AI is your doctor’s best friend

Posted on March 2, 2025

Israel’s Lavaa Health’s platform can identify disease and hard-to-diagnose illnesses at the earliest stage, allowing doctors to quickly draw up efficient treatment plans. It uses AI to connect a person’s medical data with its own massive database and identify hard-to-diagnose … Continue reading →

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Breakthrough tool for gene mutation research

Posted on March 2, 2025

Tel Aviv University scientists have developed an innovative biosensor imaging tool for measuring the gene PTEN, whose mutations are linked to cancer and autism. It should help develop personalized treatments and aid early disease detection and more effective therapies. https://www.jewishpress.com/news/health-and-medicine/tau-researchers-on-brink-of-unlocking-gene-linked-to-cancer-and-autism/2025/02/25/ … Continue reading →

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Rapid protection against viruses

Posted on March 2, 2025

Researchers at Israel’s Technion Institute have discovered a unique genetic mechanism that provides cells with rapid protection against viruses. Normally, molecules NORAD and STAT3 control the immune system. On virus attack, the cells eat NORAD, and STAT3 unleashes an immune … Continue reading →

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