Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Scanning the eye in Massachusetts

Posted on March 5, 2023

Israel’s AEYE Health (see here previously) is trialing its AI-based retinal camera on 500 patients at UMass (University of Massachusetts Amhurst) medical school. The camera detects retinopathy (eye disease) and is operated by a family doctor or nurse, without the … Continue reading →

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A virtual dentist

Posted on March 5, 2023

Israel’s Grin is literally changing the face of dental visits.  Why waste time with a face-to-face appointment with your dentist or orthodontist when they just want to see your teeth. Sign up; send off for the Grin Scope; download the … Continue reading →

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Computer-designed antibodies

Posted on March 5, 2023

AION Labs, the Israeli innovation lab for startups (see here previously), has helped launch DenovAI – a startup that will harness artificial intelligence and biophysics to build a platform for computer-designed antibodies from the start, geared to the development of … Continue reading →

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Protein trigger for brain cancer

Posted on March 5, 2023

Tel Aviv University researchers have discovered that the secreted protein LCN2 facilitates the formation of aggressive brain metastases (secondary cancers). In lab tests, reducing LCN2 in the blood halts the advance of the inflammatory process that causes tumors in the … Continue reading →

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Never too late to get married

Posted on February 27, 2023

Avraham Nachum’s 100th birthday motivated him to marry his long-term partner Bella – a mere 70-year-old. They had put off the wedding because of Covid, but now Avraham wanted to rid himself of the title of “widower”. The NGO Tzohar … Continue reading →

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Charity for children with cancer

Posted on February 27, 2023

Rachashei Lev provides medical, financial, and emotional support to pediatric cancer patients and their families, including medical resources, financial assistance, social services, and more. https://rachasheilev.org/?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtbfULs93Lg

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Young leaders must experience Israel

Posted on February 27, 2023

The Friends of the IDF (FIDF) is once again offering 21 – 39-year-olds the opportunity to experience Israel alongside IDF soldiers on their Young Leadership Mission to Israel. This year’s dates are May 18 – 24. See itinerary, registration, and … Continue reading →

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1,400-year-old discovery on hike

Posted on February 27, 2023

A family found an ornamental 1,400-year-old clay ceramic figure of a face on the ground while hiking through the hills south of the city of Modiin. The Israel Antiquities Authority said the fine object was the decorative end of a … Continue reading →

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Israeli food festival in Argentina

Posted on February 27, 2023

50+ restaurants in Buenos Aires and other Argentinian cities took part in the 5th annual Israeli Food Festival. The 11-day event, organized by the Embassy of Israel, had the theme “Tasting innovation”. Israeli chef Lucas Zitrinovich trained local chefs to … Continue reading →

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First ever gold at Mixed Martial Arts

Posted on February 27, 2023

19-year-old Shaked Nisimian became the first Israeli to win a gold medal at an MMA World Championships, beating the reigning champion to claim the under-21 title in Serbia. Her victory is astonishing as she only joined the sport recently. She … Continue reading →

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