Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Global cybersecurity advances

Posted on October 27, 2024

Israeli Intelligence Unit 8200 has become a driving force of global innovation. Alumni create billion-dollar companies, and draw the attention of top U.S. venture capital firms. The unit is renowned for its advanced capabilities in cybersecurity and cyberwarfare. https://thejudean.com/index.php/news/science-technology/3116-unit-8200-israeli-cyber-elite-dominating-silicon-valley-innovation

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Bird-friendly walls

Posted on October 27, 2024

Each year, thousands of birds die as a result of collisions with transparent acoustic walls along highways, designed to shield residents from traffic noise. Now Israel’s Transportation Ministry is constructing new walls alongside main highways that birds will be able … Continue reading →

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The answer is obvious

Posted on October 27, 2024

This is a very interesting article concerning a Palestinian Arab studying at an Israeli University.  He has to undergo certain restrictions and checks when travelling from his town.  But he understands and accepts the reason. The author of the article … Continue reading →

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AI alerts of an impending stroke

Posted on October 27, 2024

More about Israel’s Avertto (see here previously) that has developed the first medical device with an AI alert of an impending stroke based on biological mimicry. Avertto cites studies indicating that 80% of strokes are preventable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBhR72JOSb4 https://www.israel21c.org/swift-stroke-prevention-using-ai-and-artery-monitors/

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Bacteria vs virus test trial successful

Posted on October 27, 2024

Israel’s MeMed (see here previously) successfully completed the first clinical trial of its BV test to differentiate between bacterial and viral infections. The test on 260 patients with suspected lower respiratory tract infection resulted in a 62% relative reduction in … Continue reading →

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A new path to treating cancer

Posted on October 27, 2024

Researchers at Tel Aviv University a significant portion of cancer cells are “aneuploid” – i.e. have an abnormal number of chromosomes. It means they are more sensitive to certain anti-cancer treatments. Patients with that type of cancer could respond to … Continue reading →

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Rejuvenate skin with your own cells

Posted on October 27, 2024

Israel’s Ananda Labs is developing an organic treatment that improves skin elasticity, diminishing wrinkles and scars. Using technology of Hebrew University Prof. Yossi Buganim, Ananda genetically reprograms skin cells into placental stem cells, up to 50% younger than the adult … Continue reading →

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US funding for Israeli Ebola virus treatment

Posted on October 27, 2024

BARDA, part of the US department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, is funding development by Israel’s Redhill of Opaganib (see here previously) for the treatment of the Ebola virus. https://nocamels.com/2024/10/us-government-funding-development-of-israeli-ebola-treatment/

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Handheld lung test device

Posted on October 27, 2024

Israel’s TechnoPulm is developing a handheld device capable of performing full lung function tests. The tool will replace large, expensive machines with a compact, portable device that weighs just 400 grams. It can be operated in the physician’s office and … Continue reading →

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Bladder cancer test goes to Europe

Posted on October 27, 2024

Italy’s Menarini Diagnostics is to distribute the EpiCheck non-invasive bladder cancer urine test from Israel’s Nucleix (see here previously) in Europe. Bladder cancer is the sixth most common cancer as there are approximately 760,000 people in Europe with the disease. … Continue reading →

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