Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Winning the hearts & minds of GenZ

Posted on July 21, 2024

The Israeli non-profit TalkIsrael (see here previously) is training the next generation of social media content creators to develop high-quality content that can shine a more positive view of Israel and life inside the country. TalkIsrael’s content already has had … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

Jerusalem Youth Chorus

Posted on July 21, 2024

Jerusalem’s inclusive choir of Israelis and Palestinian Arabs wowed the jury on America’s Got  Talent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYp5LCC1WrM

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

Special class receive their BA degrees

Posted on July 21, 2024

The six Israeli Intellectually Disabled (ID) students that achieved the necessary academic BA qualifications last year (see here previously) have just formally received their Multidisciplinary degrees in a ceremony at Bar-Ilan University. https://www.jns.org/bar-ilan-u-graduates-dont-let-disabilities-hold-them-back/

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

Street doctors

Posted on July 21, 2024

Street Medicine Tel Aviv (SMTA) comprises 50 volunteer medics who treat the homeless of Tel Aviv. 95% are citizens with medical insurance but lack ID, a phone to make appointments, or money to buy medicines. SMTA breaks the stigma on … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

Patient “speaks” using the power of thought alone

Posted on July 21, 2024

A historical first. A 37-year-old male neurosurgical epilepsy patient at Tel Aviv’s Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center was implanted with depth electrodes. He silently controlled a computer-based vocalizer in a natural way to voluntarily produce 2 vowel sounds. https://www.jns.org/tau-researchers-allow-patient-to-speak-with-thought-alone/ https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/abstract/9900/a_speech_neuroprosthesis_in_the_frontal_lobe_and.1250.aspx

Posted in Israel's Medical Achievements | Leave a comment

Replacing open-heart surgery

Posted on July 21, 2024

US giant Edwards Lifesciences’ acquisition of Israel’s Innovalve Bio Medical will enable its innovative catheterization system to replace the diseased mitral valves of millions of patients, avoiding open-heart surgery. The system was originally developed at Israel’s Sheba Medical Center. https://www.ynetnews.com/health_science/article/b1fsw8sua … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel's Medical Achievements | Leave a comment

Sisters

Posted on July 21, 2024

Take care if you ask to see the “Sister” at the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya. Nurses Yamit and Inbal are identical twins. Their older sister Sima (another nurse) looks just like them. They grew up in a house with … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel's Medical Achievements | Leave a comment

Almost life-like

Posted on July 21, 2024

The new J5 Digital Anatomy™ 3D Printer from Israel’s Stratasys enables the creation of biomechanically accurate, highly realistic anatomical models for medical purposes. These mimic bone structures, tissues, ligaments, & complex vascular structures, respond like organs, and much more. https://www.stratasys.com/en/3d-printers/printer-catalog/polyjet/j5-digital-anatomy-printer/ … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel's Medical Achievements | Leave a comment

Has your medicine expired

Posted on July 21, 2024

The expiry date printed on many medicine bottles is not relevant once you open it – you must record the date it was opened. Israel’s Innocap has a special cap with a simple dial that records the day and month … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel's Medical Achievements | Leave a comment

Boosting health tech in the North

Posted on July 21, 2024

Israeli NGO Startup Nation Central is helping Tzafon Medical Center (Poriya hospital) near Tiberias become a regional leader in health tech innovation and entrepreneurship. It will also support the new Helmsley Rehabilitation Center at the hospital. https://www.jns.org/startup-nation-central-partners-with-israeli-hospital-to-boost-health-tech-in-north/

Posted in Israel's Medical Achievements | Leave a comment