Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

A platform to eliminate all viruses

Posted on July 4, 2022

Hebrew University startup ViroBlock has reported preliminary success of its platform for rapidly generating anti-viral therapies. Its channel blockers inhibit proteins expressed by current and emerging viruses, including COVID-19 and variants, influenza, Zika, West Nile, Hepatitis B and more. https://www.pharmiweb.com/press-release/2022-06-27/viroblock-a-hebrew-university-startup-announces-preliminary-success-of-its-anti-viral-drug-platform-in-new-study

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Breakthrough prostate cancer therapy

Posted on July 4, 2022

Israel’s Alpha Tau Medical (see here previously) has successfully treated a patient with aggressive prostate cancer using alpha-radiation – injecting a radioactive isotope into the tumor. Alpha DaRT (Diffusing Alpha-emitters Radiation Therapy) destroys a tumor by breaking its DNA. https://nocamels.com/2022/06/israeli-researchers-use-breakthrough-tech-to-treat-prostate-cancer-for-first-time/

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Force for good

Posted on July 4, 2022

In Israeli hospitals, the Israel Outpost of the 501st Legion villains of “Star Wars” are actually a force for good, bringing joy to sick children.  They also perform at events to raise money for sick children. Watch them pay a … Continue reading →

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Ready for anything

Posted on July 4, 2022

Israeli emergency medical organization Magen David Adom has established a new center at Ben Gurion University of the Negev, designed to simulate real-world emergencies. 23 senior MDA paramedics recently received training there and there are plans to train 100 more … Continue reading →

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Wake up and smell the coffee

Posted on July 4, 2022

After last week’s article about dogs sniffing to detect cancer (see here) this article summarizes many of the Israeli innovations related to scents and odors. https://www.israel21c.org/why-scent-is-the-next-frontier-for-technology/

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New skin for old

Posted on July 4, 2022

Scientists at Haifa’s Rambam Health Care Campus and Israel’s Technion Institute reversed the aging of skin cells by grafting aged human skin in lab tests. The skin rejuvenated – even generating new blood vessels and improving age-related biomarkers. It represents … Continue reading →

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EU funding for cardiac implants

Posted on July 4, 2022

Israel’s Restore Medical (see here previously) been awarded a €2.5 million grant by the European Innovation Council (EIC). Restore Medical is conducting human trials of its ContraBand implant to treat Congestive heart failure. 1,093 global companies applied for EIC funds; … Continue reading →

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Bag of diamonds found at recycling plant

Posted on June 26, 2022

A Ramat Gan company found an unusual way to reduce its carbon footprint. It dropped a bag of diamonds into the recycling bin. Employees contacted the Hiriya Recycling Park who located the refuge truck. A scan revealed the diamonds, which … Continue reading →

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Whatever happened to Judea & Samaria

Posted on June 26, 2022

Excellent video explaining how the name “West Bank” originated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcLEhylrH6k

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Coming of age in Netanya

Posted on June 26, 2022

Emunah Bet Elazraki Children’s Home was the venue for a mass bar-bat mitzvah event the likes of which had never been seen before in Netanya. While organizing the event, many of the women volunteers realized that they also never had … Continue reading →

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