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Fitch Ratings give Israel another “A” credit rating

Posted on June 1, 2014

Fitch gave as positive, Israel’s fiscal consolidation and narrowing of budget deficits. It also noted, “The start of gas production has caused a structural improvement in the balance of payments that will support continued current account surpluses.” http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/Flash.aspx/293951#.U39AqXaKj2Q

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New treatment for ADD

Posted on December 8, 2013

Israeli start-up Alcobra set out to develop a pill that would reduce blood alcohol but came up with a treatment for Attention Deficit Disorder. Alcobra claims metadoxine has all the benefits of Ritalin, Concerta, and Strattera without their drawbacks. http://www.algemeiner.com/2013/12/02/israeli-start-up-alcobra-develops-new-treatment-for-attention-deficit-disorder/

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Israeli scientists find ADHD drug prevents falling

Posted on July 28, 2013

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University have discovered that a single dose of methylphenidate (MPH) – medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – can reduce the risk of falls in the elderly. http://www.jpost.com/LandedPages/PrintArticle.aspx?id=320496

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Early stage MS detection

Posted on January 29, 2012

(Another Tel Aviv Uni discovery) Specific laboratory tests for leg muscle endurance and gait the pattern of movement, while walking or running are highly effective in identifying mobility deficits at the initial stage of Multiple Sclerosis – far earlier than … Continue reading →

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