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A new Israeli stem cell treatment can halt and reverse MS.
Israel has received its first deliveries of coronavirus vaccines.
An Israeli-Ethiopian immigrant has won a scholarship to Oxford University.
Over 130 Israeli hi-tech companies have been exhibiting in Dubai.
New investment in Israeli startups is at record levels.
An Israeli has won the NASCAR European championship for the 3rd time.
Morocco and Israel are to establish diplomatic relations.
ISRAEL’S MEDICAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Stem cell treatment can help MS patients. (TY Nevet) Jerusalem’s Hadassah-University Medical Center and Israel’s NeuroGenesis have developed a stem cell treatment for patients with progressive multiple sclerosis. A Phase II human trial not only halted progression of the disease but led to improvement in neurological ability.
https://www.jpost.com/health-science/hadassah-stem-cell-treatment-could-let-ms-patients-walk-again-651475
https://www.hadassah.org/news-stories/hadassah-and-neurogenesis-announce-groundbreaking-results-ms-study.html https://academic.oup.com/brain/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/brain/awaa333/6012789
https://www.neurogenesis-cell.com/
Hope for stroke and dementia patients. Israel’s BrainsGate (reported briefly here previously) has developed a technology for the treatment of ischemic strokes and vascular dementia. The Ischemic Stroke System is based on an implantable electrode stimulator that increases blood flow to the brain. Clinical trials are in progress.
https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3879615,00.html http://www.brainsgate.com/eng/
Hackathon for autism. Israeli innovators and entrepreneurs participated in Hackautism 2.0 – a virtual tech marathon to create innovative technological solutions for the challenges of children and adults on the Autism Spectrum. The winning teams addressed sleep quality, non-verbal communication and job finding,
https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3879838,00.html
Israeli blood tests for the Gulf. The OLO finger-prick blood tests from Israel’s Sight Diagnostics (reported here previously) will soon be available in medical centers across the Gulf region. The Israeli company is partnering with Dubai’s Phoenix Capital who will install OLO initially in the UAE and then other Gulf states.
https://elwatanelarabynews.com/archives/67584
Games to fight diabetes and cognitive decline. Israel’s Maccabi Healthcare Services research and innovation center has initiated KSM Playzone – focusing on the field of health gaming. KSM has awarded $25,000 to the developers of two health education games – Diabattle (for diabetics) and Memento (cognitive rehabilitation).
https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3879792,00.html
http://www.diabattle.mobi/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-ibwc4ziBw
https://humanfirst.hac.ac.il/neuro-and-social/neuro-and-social-nofar-laor/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvGzkofWzTA
Israeli doctors in Gaza. (TY Hazel) Israeli-Arab orthopaedists, neurologists, heart surgeons, and mental health experts are in the Gaza Strip relieving the strain on hospitals fighting coronavirus. They are conducting urgent (previously postponed) surgeries on non-Covid-19 patients and training up Palestinian Arab medical teams.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-medical-delegation-heads-to-gaza-to-provide-essential-care/
First vaccines arrive in Israel. An end to the coronavirus pandemic is in sight as hundreds of thousands of doses of Pfizer vaccines were flown into Tel Aviv. Vaccinations are due to begin on Dec 27. Israel is scheduled to receive 4 million doses of the vaccine by end Dec.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/1st-doses-of-pfizer-vaccine-arrive-in-israel-ahead-of-mass-inoculation-program/
Israel’s vaccine is vital. Progress has been made with the Israeli-developed vaccines and treatments. The MigVax oral vaccine is ideal for developing countries as it easy to transport and distribute. It is also much safer, e.g., for those who have allergies or compromised immune systems.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/after-coronavirus-vaccine-success-is-israels-migvax-still-needed/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK7u5e922f0
