We value our brains
President Shimon Peres announced that Israel will set-up a non-profit organization to support brain research. Neurotechnology can lead to breakthroughs in the treatment of many brain disorders.
Preparing kids for an operation
Jerusalem hospital Shaare Zedek has produced a storybook to help children minimise the emotional strain prior to surgery. “The more they know, the less traumatic it will be.”
Sometimes it all seems worthwhile
24 years ago neo-natal Prof Michael Schwimmel of Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek hospital delivered a tiny 13-week premature baby. Imagine his feelings to be present at her wedding.
Support from our friends
Israel invents medical technology for the world, but sometimes needs help to buy it for its own hospitals. So a donation of 3 MRI scanners by the IFCJ was very welcome indeed. Thank you.
How does Israel do it?
The question as to “how does Israel produce so many Nobel laureates?” is being asked all around the world. Many suggestions are being made. Regular followers of this newsletter will know the true answer.
I know that face
(thanks to NoCamels) If you have trouble remembering names, now your smartphone can tell you. Face.com has just released KLIK 1.0 for the iPhone.