Israeli and UAE warplanes flew together in Greece's largest military exercise; Israel-Finland Pilot Program launched; and much more!

Theranica’s Neriva Migra patch delivers a small electrical jolt to mitigate headaches and other acute pains through ‘conditioned pain modulation.’

New ‘safe tunnel’ from Israeli sustainable agriculture startup solves the problem caused by the urban clash of trees and pavements.

Treatment pathway for fatal epilepsy, FDA prioritizes Alzheimer’s therapy device, Weizmann Institute battles to conquer cancer, and much more!

Treatment pathway for fatal epilepsy; Advice to female entrepreneurs; Massive hi-tech investment; and much more! by Michael Ordman ISRAEL’S MEDICAL ACHIEVEMENTS Treatment pathway for fatal epilepsy Dravet syndrome is an epileptic condition with a 15 to 20 percent mortality rate and resistant to current medications. Tel Aviv University researchers have discovered that the DHODH gene... Read more »

Ital Levi, an orthodox Jewish woman, teaches in Israeli-Arab city; Israeli NGO finds technical solutions to help children with disabilities, and more!

The first 3D printed heart; Tech solutions to overcome disabilities; Energy from the depths to the heights; and much more! by Michael Ordman ISRAEL’S MEDICAL ACHIEVEMENTS The first 3D printed heart Researchers at Tel Aviv University have unveiled the world’s first 3D-printed heart using human tissue that contains cells, blood vessels, ventricles and chambers. Although... Read more »

After abundant winter rains, Israeli farmers on the Gaza border start spring planting; WJC holds model seder honoring 30 foreign diplomats; and more!

Leading US corporation says 'everyone wants Israeli companies,' Japanese investments and acquisitions in Israel total $791 million, and much more!

First live op using holographic imaging; Global women entrepreneurs come to Tel Aviv.; Super intelligent with less power; and much more! by Michael Ordman ISRAEL’S MEDICAL ACHIEVEMENTS First live op using holographic imaging Surgeons at Toronto General Hospital performed the first live medical procedure using real-time holographic imaging developed by Israel’s RealView Imaging (see here).... Read more »

Vein transplantation has been done before – but only from a corpse. The donation from a living person at an Israeli hospital was the first of its kind.

13-year-old gets new liver and pancreas at Schneider Children's Medical Center; researchers at Ben Gurion U create tiny robots that could help medical procedures.

Bio-inspired robots; No crying as Tears for Fears returns; Alibaba buys second Israeli startup; and much more! by Michael Ordman ISRAEL’S MEDICAL ACHIEVEMENTS Preventing strokes without excessive bleeding Biotech eXithera is a portfolio company of Israel’s Clal Biotechnology. It has developed an anti-coagulant which has successfully completed Phase 1 trials. The treatment delays coagulation rather... Read more »

Growing cells to kill cancer; Einstein manuscripts exhibited; New coral beach in Eilat; and much more! By Michael Ordman ISRAEL’S MEDICAL ACHIEVEMENTS Growing cells to kill cancer Israel’s Sheba hospital is partnering with Switzerland’s Lonza Group to fast-track production of the CAR-T cancer immunotherapy invented by Israeli scientists. Sheba is the first hospital to trial... Read more »

Tel Aviv hospital ranks among top 10, Israeli-US research lets you age your immune system for a longer life, Teva launches patch treating acute pain, and more!

Controlling the genome guardian; Teaching Hebrew to asylum seekers; A drone that can pick fruit; and much more! By Michael Ordman ISRAEL’S MEDICAL ACHIEVEMENTS Controlling the genome guardian Scientists at Israel’s Weizmann Institute have been able to silence the gene controlling the p53 protein known as “the guardian of the genome”. The p53 protein is... Read more »

Israeli company MyHeritage reunites Korean sisters after 47 years; McDonald's Israel installs groundbreaking accessibility; and much more!

No escape from new leukemia biosensor; European approval for lung collapse warning; Square-fiber endoscope is outside the box; and much more! By Michael Ordman ISRAEL’S MEDICAL ACHIEVEMENTS No escape from new leukemia biosensor Tel Aviv University scientists have devised a novel biosensor that can isolate and target all leukemic stem cells – the most malignant of leukemic cells. Previous... Read more »

‘The problem of accessibility to public transportation is considered one of the most significant barriers that women face,’ says app developer.

Tevel’s drones have a mechanical claw designed for picking, thinning and pruning tasks in orchards.

Palestinians in Gaza prefer Israeli products, Ugandan president explains about Israel to Jewish leaders, and more!

Eat healthy in Israel; Why Gazans prefer Israeli products; Shared taxis are a vehicle for kindness; and much more! By Michael Ordman ISRAEL’S MEDICAL ACHIEVEMENTS Eat healthy in Israel The Israel Ministry of Health has been running a TV and social media campaign against processed food. It recommends alternatives such as fresh chicken, legumes, and... Read more »

The glasses provide riders with real-time data such as heart rate, speed, distance and a built-in GPS system, and come equipped with Bluetooth speakers.

Bank of Israel predicts continued growth and stability; Psagot Winery in Samaria exports wine to China; remarkable growth for 2 Israeli startups; and more!

Save the Children fund buys Israel’s EarlySense to monitor newborns in Kenya; Karawan Halabi makes history as the first Druze-Israeli to win a track-and-field national championship; Israel’s first-ever Bridal Fashion Week has just taken place at Ronit Farm; and much more! By Michael Ordman ISRAEL’S MEDICAL ACHIEVEMENTS Monitoring newborns in Kenya The Save the Children... Read more »