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New species of pseudoscorpions found

Posted on December 10, 2023

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has discovered 9 new species of pseudoscorpions (miniature scorpions) in Israel. Like the 52 previously discovered species, they are harmless to humans, being so small. Israel is diverse in animals, being at the junction of … Continue reading →

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Haredi girls are top at mathematics and reading

Posted on December 10, 2023

The positive results of the international PISA test assessing literacy levels of 15-year-old students highlighted that haredi female students lead in Israel in mathematics and reading achievements. In addition, the gaps between Israeli Hebrew and Arabic speakers have narrowed. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-776703

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First battlefield blood transfusion saves wounded IDF officer

Posted on December 10, 2023

Maj. Or, an officer from the Givati Brigade, survived a life-threatening injury in Gaza by being one of the first patients in the world to receive a fresh blood dose on the battlefield. Listen to the article for details of … Continue reading →

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17 ambulances fly to Israel

Posted on December 10, 2023

Following Oct 7, Israeli NGO Magen David Adom urgently needed new ambulances. They called Yoav Halper who ships ambulances by sea from the USA. On Friday afternoon, a Boeing 747 landed at Ben Gurion Airport containing the first batch of … Continue reading →

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Israeli startups partner to develop artificial lung

Posted on December 10, 2023

Israel’s Inspira Technologies (see here previously) has now partnered with Israel’s Ennocure and its infection prevention solutions, to directly oxygenate the blood for people who struggle to breathe alone. It will accelerate the development of Inspira’s ART’s intubation device. https://nocamels.com/2023/11/israeli-medtech-companies-partner-to-develop-artificial-lung/ … Continue reading →

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Positive trials of cystic fibrosis treatment

Posted on December 10, 2023

Israel’s BiomX (see here previously) has reported positive initial results from its clinical trials of BX004. The treatment relieves chronic pulmonary infections in patients with cystic fibrosis. BiomX now plans to initiate a larger Phase 2/3 trial. https://ir.biomx.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/99/biomx-announces-positive-topline-results-from-part-2-of-the

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AI rehab for IDF soldiers

Posted on December 10, 2023

The AI-powered exercise platform of Israel’s Kemtai (see here previously) has been selected by Israel’s Sheba Medical Center for physical therapy to soldiers injured in Gaza. Sheba also selected Israel’s COGNIshine (see here previously) for cognitive, emotional and speech therapy. … Continue reading →

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Smart wound patches save lives

Posted on December 10, 2023

A smart wound patch developed at Haifa’s Rambam Medical Center and Israel’s Noyad Biomed at Kibbutz Lavi, protects those suffering wounds that have lost blood. The patch (called Rescue Heat) warms up to 42 degrees centigrade, to protect the patient … Continue reading →

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Oct 7 victims given Israeli burns treatment

Posted on December 10, 2023

Hundreds of Israelis who suffered burn wounds on Oct 7 have been treated with pineapple stem based NexoBrid gel from Israel’s MediWound (see here previously). It contains the enzyme bromelain which breaks down dead tissue in 4 hours, while preserving … Continue reading →

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Hero of Otniel, savior of Be’eri

Posted on December 10, 2023

When Elchanan Kalmanson heard on Oct 7 about the Hamas invasion, he drove to Kibbutz Be’eri where 1,100 residents were under attack. Driving an armored truck, he rescued dozens of families before going house to house checking for survivors. He … Continue reading →

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