The medical center will treat injured and sick civilians from Gaza, under a framework set by Israel’s Magen David Adom and the International Red Cross.The complicated reality of Israel’s never-ending state of war is that it tears down with one …
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Israelis developing ‘Google Glass’ for the blind
In the not-so-distant future, people blinded by retinitis pigmentosa may be using Israeli technology to see beyond shadows once again.
A stretcher for the 21st century
In the immediate aftermath of an accident or battle, the MedUAV allows doctors to treat the injured in the field and then get them out quickly and safely. It’s called the “golden hour” – the immediate aftermath of an injury, …
A robotic snake to fix broken hearts and organs
A snake is probably the last thing you’d ever want crawling around your heart. But in the case of a new American-Israeli invention called the CardioARM, this medical “snake” device may one day save your life. The new Israeli-American invention …
High fat diets upset our biological clock
A high fat diet isn’t just bad for your waistline, it’s bad for your biological clock, according to new Israeli research. Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have shown that diets which are high in fatty foods can affect …
Medical GPS developer MediGuide acquired by St. Jude Medical
MediGuide’s technology increases the accuracy and information available during certain minimally invasive procedures, while reducing radiation exposure for both the patient and medical staff.After a prolonged silent period, Israeli medical device developer MediGuide last week announced that it has been …
Israeli scientists reverse brain birth defects using stem cells
Prof. Joseph Yanai of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.Israeli scientists have succeeded in reversing brain birth defects in animal models, using embryonic stem cells to replace defective brain cells. The findings could lead in the long term to a significant …
Taking advantage of light to treat skin cancer
The late Yehuda Mazur, from the Weizmann Institute of Science, who developed hypericin, based on the naturally occurring chemical compound.The Hebrew word Hy, chai, or hai is designated by the number 18 in gematria. However you spell it – the …
Opening doors for Israel’s future medical leaders
One of the original Talpionnaires at Sheba Medical Center: Dr. Josef Haik, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose specialty is burns.People bow to them in hospital hallways. Their work is felt around the globe. Meet the “Talpionnaires”, a small team …
Screening for colon cancer with a simple blood test
“Our test will encourage people to do the preliminary test for colon cancer,” David Solomon, CEO of Bio Mark.Colon cancer is the third most common cancer found in American men and women. While screening and treatment options for colon cancer …
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Breakthrough diabetes research may be closest thing to a cure [VIDEO]
The World Health Organization estimates that over 180 million people worldwide have diabetes and predicts that will more than double by 2030. But a new Israeli breakthrough could save your life or the life of someone you love. Dr. Eli …