Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

AstraZeneca pilots Israeli heart disease detection AI

Posted on June 4, 2023

AstraZeneca and the Bellvitge University Hospital in Spain are launching the first pilot program of the HearO™ app developed by Israel’s  Cordio Medical (see here previously) which can detect heart disease when the patient speaks on a smartphone. https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/634340933/astrazeneca-bellvitge-university-hospital-begin-pilot-of-cordio-medical-s-app-that-monitors-heart-failure-by-voice

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Link between Nitric Oxide and Autism

Posted on June 4, 2023

Hebrew University researchers have discovered in lab tests that autism indicators increase as Nitric Oxide increases in the brain. Conversely, inhibiting production of NO increased “social” behavior, and interest in new objects while reducing repetitiveness and anxiety. https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/mind-and-spirit/article-743947 https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/371790 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/advs.202205783

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A remedy for alcohol addiction

Posted on June 4, 2023

Israel’s Clearmind Medicine has been granted permission to begin trials at Sheba Medical Center of MEAI (5-methoxy-2-aminoindane) – a synthetic compound developed in Canada to treat alcoholics. Clearmind spent years making the MEAI-based oral capsules conform to medical standards. https://nocamels.com/2023/05/biotech-firm-using-psychedelics-to-treat-alcohol-addiction/ … Continue reading →

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Weighty cancer discovery

Posted on June 4, 2023

Researchers at Israel’s Weizmann Institute have analyzed the build-up of ammonia that impairs immune cells in 50% of cancer patients. It blocks the protein regulator HNF4-alpha, causing weight loss and tumor growth. In lab tests, restoring HNF4-alpha production stops weight … Continue reading →

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Moses buys bible for $38 million

Posted on May 22, 2023

Alfred Moses purchased the Codex Sassoon at Sotherby’s in New York for $38 million. It was the most ever paid for a book at auction. He then generously donated it to Tel Aviv’s ANU Museum of the Jewish People where … Continue reading →

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A 2000-year receipt

Posted on May 22, 2023

A stone tablet fragment was recently discovered during excavations in the City of David, Jerusalem. It bears the name “Shimon”, the letter Mem (for ma’ot – money) and symbols for numbers. It has been identified as a receipt and allows … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Israel on June 4th

Posted on May 22, 2023

If you are in around New York and Long Island, don’t miss the opportunity to join the festivities at the “Celebrate Israel Parade” on Sunday, June 4. This year’s theme of “Israel @ 75: Renewing the Hope”. Floats, bands and … Continue reading →

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Six days of miracles

Posted on May 22, 2023

Please watch this inspiring video to accompany Jerusalem Day – Yom Yerushalayim. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i3uIz7hoYs

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Jerusalem Day and Shavuot (Pentecost)

Posted on May 22, 2023

Jacob Richman has been updating his website resources for the recent festivals.  Please have a look, use, and share. https://jr.co.il/hotsites/jerusalem.htm https://jr.co.il/hotsites/shavuot.htm

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March of Nations celebrate Israel 75 in Jerusalem

Posted on May 22, 2023

Thousands of participants from around the world joined the “March of Nations” event in Jerusalem to celebrate Israel’s 75th year of independence. It was led by Arie Itamar who originally arrived in pre-state Israel, at the age of seven, on … Continue reading →

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