Amblyz: The Cool Way To Treat ‘Lazy Eye’ In Children
About three to five percent of kids suffer from amblyopia, better known as "Lazy Eye." The new Amblyz eyeglasses now mean there is another solution than the uncomfortable eye patch or eye drops – and they look good while doing it!
July 09, 2013
Innovative Ear-Foam Treatment Used To Cure Tiger In Ramat Gan Safari
An Israeli company has invented a new method to treat ear infections. Instead of drops, the application is done with foam, so it doesn't drip out of the ear. The treatment was recently given to a fearsome patient – a full-grown Tiger!
July 09, 2013
Researchers Identify Protein That May Be Key In Alzheimer’s Treatment
When it comes to neurodegenerative disease, much remains in the dark. However, step by step, science is getting closer the causes of these diseases and how to treat them. Another such step was made by Israeli researchers recently.
May 23, 2013
Israeli Makes Breakthrough Discovery In Liver Disease Treatment
One of the deadliest symptoms of liver disease is cirrhosis, a condition which causes scar tissue to form on the liver . Now, an Israeli researcher has found a cell in the immune system which is a key factor in battling the life-threatening condition.
April 09, 2013
Suffering From Lower Back Pain? Walk It Off!
Israeli researchers have made a discovery that may very well ease the lives of many people suffering from back pain. As a recent study reveals, walking three times a week is just as effective for pain-relief as in-clinic treatment.
March 06, 2013
Researchers Find Promising Therapy For ‘Treatment-Resistant’ Breast Cancer
Current cancer drugs target mechanisms that trigger tumor growth, but some tumors are still considered therapy-resistant. A recent study in Israel may lead to removing one more form of breast cancer from the "untreatable list."
February 28, 2013
Study Reveals Oxygen-Rich Air Can Reverse Severe Brain Damage
A new study from Tel Aviv University may have found a way to reverse brain damage, by using a specialized oxygen chamber. The new method of treatment is said to restore a significant amount of neurological function in brain tissue thought to be chronically damaged — even years after initial injury.
February 23, 2013
Early Diagnosis Of Cancers Saves Lives At Tel Aviv Hospital
When 1,000 apparently healthy Israelis of a median age of 48 were screened at Tel Aviv’s Sourasky Medical Center for 11 of the most common cancers, 2.4 percent (24) were diagnosed at an early stage with malignancies and treated successfully.
February 06, 2013
Researchers Identify Enzyme Which Triggers Breast Cancer
A recent study done at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found an enzyme that is responsible for triggering accelerated growth of breast cancer cells. The discovery may lead to new ways of treating and preventing cancer.
January 24, 2013
Surprising Study: Patients Treated For Parkinson’s Develop Special Artistic Skills
A recent Israeli study on Parkinson's has shown surprising results. According to the researchers, some Parkinson's treatments have an "artistic" effect on patients, who can go on to become great artists in various fields.
January 21, 2013
Computer Program As Effective As Drugs For Children With Anxiety
New research from Israel suggests that it may not be necessary to use drugs when treating highly anxious children. Instead, their anxiety can be relieved with a computer-based technique called ABM that’s already seen success in adult patients.
January 10, 2013
FitNeS: New Technology Treats Epilepsy From The Inside
Israeli company BioControl has come up with an innovative solution to treat a form of epilepsy that cannot currently be treated with prescription drugs. Their device, FitNeS, is an implant that regulates nervous activity.
December 26, 2012
Israeli Technology Turns Tumors Into Ice Balls To Cure Cancer
There are many methods of treating tumors in the human body, most of which require an invasive procedure which involves general anesthesia. Israeli company IceCure has developed a method that turns tumors into balls of ice – eliminating the need for surgery.
December 16, 2012
Israeli Researcher Invents Replaceable Spinal Discs
An Israeli researcher may have found a solution that will revolutionize treatment for people with back problems caused by damaged spinal discs. Dr. Sarit Sivan has invented an injectable material that can repair damaged discs.
November 29, 2012
New Israeli Treatment Offers Hope For Cancer Patients
A common negative side-effect of some forms of cancer treatments is damage to the bone marrow, which could be lethal. A new treatment by Israeli company Pluristem just might be the solution to the deadly problem.
November 27, 2012