Technology & Health New hospital to be built in Be'er Sheva?Plans for new hospital include more beds than any other hospital in Israel - but they have yet to be approved. Study: Majority of Israeli adults overweightRate of adult obesity in Israel rises while rate of child obesity declines. Link found between obesity and economic status. 9 Israeli inventions make Time magazine’s top 100 listA personal robot, home water generators, and vision technology device are three of the nine Israeli inventions tapped for Time's top 100 Discovery at Hebrew University could revolutionize chemotherapyNew technique singles out cancer cells while leaving healthy ones unharmed, enabling patients to receive less chemo and fewer side effects. Study: Living near busy streets increases cancer riskUK study shows that living within 165 feet of a busy street increases risk of lung cancer 10%, hampers lung growth in children. Health Ministry recommends: Videotape all medical operationsSpecial committee investigates complaints against doctors, suggests all operations be videotaped and complications centrally monitored. Entire family hospitalized after contracting the fluFamily of three placed in separate hospitals after contracting influenza. Jerusalem has one of world's 'smartest' transportation systemsHi-tech traffic system in Israel's capital lands Jerusalem place in the Smart City Expo's finals. How Israel's Sheba became one of the world's top hospitalsA look at how Sheba Hospital, ranked as one of the world's top 10 hospitals, became Israel's most prestigious - and innovative - hospital. White House issues Presidential message on antibiotic awarenessAt least 2.8 million become infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria or fungi every year; more than 35,000 people die of those infections Heart patients may not need surgery, study showsAngioplasty and medications prevent heart attacks in at-risk patients at approximately the same rates, largescale clinical trial finds. One-third of Israelis have suffered from depressionA third of all Israelis say they have suffered from depression at one point in their life, new study claims. Aircraft model grounded after 2 crashes to return to serviceBoeing model which suffered software malfunctions which resulted in 2 crashes which killed hundreds to resume flights. Israel invests less in healthcare than any other OECD countryHealth expenditure in Israel is around $2,780 per person per year average OECD country spends $4,000 per person £2.8 million awarded to joint British-Israeli medical researchBIRAX grant awarded to 7 bilateral research projects in the field of ageing. Beating cancer without chemoIsraeli research carried out over a decade indicates breast cancer did not recur among almost 100% of patients treated without chemotherapy. Special UK Israel Tech Hub to focus on healthcareBritish Embassy in Israel launches flagship technology program - TeXchange 2020. Health Ministry: Watch for illegal counterfeit medicationsTel Aviv businesses sold fake medications illegally, Health Ministry says. China moves to ban online sale of e-cigarettesChina issues temporary ban on sale of electronic cigarettes over the internet, days after lawsuit claims Juul sold contaminated pods. Flu shots arrive in IsraelHealth Ministry announces flu vaccines' arrival in Israel, after two people contract H1N1. American-Israeli astronaut photographs Israel from spaceJessica Meir, American Astronaut born to Israeli father, tweets pictures of Israel from International Space Station. OpEd: Dispel the myths — Vaccines are vitalVaccinations are universally accepted by doctors and scientists and are only controversial due to conspiracy theorists. WhatsApp sues Israeli firm over cyberespionageWhatsApp accuses NSO Group of using social media company to spy on journalists, human rights activists. Vaccination - the unending controversyScientist Dr. Chana Gabay says parents must get as much info as possible and make an independent, personal decision about their children. Pioneering pain relief for pancreatic cancerIsraeli doctors develop new method to relieve pancreatic cancer pain by delivering radiation to nerve in solar plexus. He took weight loss pills - and ended up in the ICUHealth Ministry warns against taking VOX weight loss pills after man is hospitalized intensive care unit in life-threatening condition. 'Israel is the center of global interest'Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis inaugurates Israeli pavilion at International Astronautical Congress. 800 liters of water - from airIsraeli technology converts air into water for residents in northern Colombia. Moms who breastfeed at lower risk of diabetesMothers who breastfeed at least 12 months have lower risk of hypertension, diabetes, than other new mothers, meta-analysis shows. ADL: Trolls exploiting social media platforms to spread hateAttackers take advantage of the fact that platforms are not equipped to quickly remove content, finds new ADL report. Apple withdraws Hong Kong police-tracking appApple removes app used to track police amid protests, asserting that it was used to "ambush police" and “victimize residents." 3D printer makes meat in spaceCollaboration involving US, Russian and Israeli companies uses 3D printer to create meat on the International Space Station. Nobel Prize in chemistry for development of lithium-ion batteryThe winners of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry are John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino. Hospital works to uncover source of germ that killed 3 preemiesPennsylvania hospital trying to uncover source of bacteria which killed 3 premature infants and infected 5 others. Nobel Prize in Physiology, Medicine winners announcedTrio of researchers awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for study of how human cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability. Microsoft: Iran-linked hackers tried to compromise US campaignMicrosoft says hacking group that appears to be linked to the Iranian government carried out a campaign against a US presidential campaign. Israeli scientists say cure for diabetes coming soonBetalin Therapeutics touts 'Engineered Micro Pancreas' as replacement for insulin injections for diabetes patients. Israel seeks to feed growing global appetite for food-techIsraeli scientist seeking to replace sugar with protein says he aims to 'heal the food we make.' Israeli woman hospitalized after mistaking wasabi for avocado60-year old woman goes to emergency room with 'unexpected chest pressure' after mistakenly eating wasabi at a wedding. Why is Fatah hiding its Facebook page?Fatah, fearing Facebook would close its homepage due to anti-Semitism, support for terrorism and violence, hides page. Child swallowed battery? Give honey immediatelyNew guideline recommends starting honey treatment at home and visiting emergency room immediately to prevent damage. Health Ministry to ban sale of electronic cigarettes?Health Ministry Director-General examines option to ban or limit sale of e-cigarettes - without passing a new law. FDA expands warning against use of blood pressure drugPatients taking affected medication should contact their pharmacist or physician. Amazon launches in IsraelGlobal online retail giant launches its local delivery service in Israel. For the time being, the website is in English only. Measles: One in ten patients requires hospitalizationOver half of measles patients are 0-5 years old, 12% of measles patients readmitted to hospital within three months. With silicon chips, the slower, the betterNew research by Bar Ilan University combines sound and light waves in silicon chips to create a new type of signal processing. Israel to ban flavored e-cigarettes?Dep. Health Minister promises: 'I'll work to ban flavored cigarettes - after the elections.' Drs: 'No reason to insist on harming youth.' Israeli company seeks to print 3D meatRedefine Meat raises $6 million for project to 'print' meat without use of animals.Live: Apple Special EventCupertino calling. Join us for an Apple special event live from the Steve Jobs Theater on September 10 at 10 AM Pacific time, Facebook's terror-promoting partnership with FatahPalestinian Media Watch's new report finds that "Facebook has chosen to be Fatah’s willing partner in 2019.” CDC recommends avoiding e-cigarettesCDC, FDA, investigating 'multistate outbreak' of severe pulmonary disease linked to vaping, urge avoiding the products. Hadassah opens new pediatric bone marrow transplantation unit“The new expanded unit will enable Hadassah to provide life-saving treatments to 51 additional children every year.” First-ever Tel Aviv to Jerusalem electric train runThe electric train successfully traveled from the Tel Aviv HaHagana station to the Yitzhak Navon station in Jerusalem. Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski to speak at Mayanei Hayeshua HospitalWorld-renowned psychiatrist and author Dr. Twerski will speak on “The importance of self-esteem in mental health.” UK teen loses vision and hearing due to junk food dietSince age 10, Jake has eaten only French fries, Pringles, white bread and processed ham. Electric buses hit Jerusalem streetsJerusalem passengers on the 15 bus route from the Central Bus Station to Talpiot will be the first to experience greener buses. Health Ministry to travelers to Uman: Vaccinate against measlesMinistry warns against measles outbreak in Ukraine, calling on those traveling there to make sure they are vaccinated. |
