Aug 19, 2010

When it comes to cancer, Israeli scientists have developed innovative ways at not only detecting tumors, but also erradicating them as well. However it looks like BioCancell method could help us exterminate this horrible disease, without killing off our healthy cells. The FDA granted the status to the company’s BC-819 treatment. Biocancell uses targeted...

Aug 13, 2010

Unless one is fortunate enough to live in a country with advance medical facilities, accessing a doctor who can easily diagnose deadly diseases is (more or less) a luxury for the wealthy. In order to help doctors in third world nations (as well as first world countries) easily diagnose patients, RapiDx has created a unique tool that could help save...

Aug 3, 2010

While there are advanced mechanical devices to help paraplegics physically move about, finding a way to help patients who are completely paralyzed communicate (let alone move) has been nothing more than a dream for most doctors. Fortunately it looks as if technology developed at the Weizmann Institute of Science may not only help these patients talk to loved...

Feb 17, 2010

Not too long ago last year, it seemed as if half the planet was worried about Swine Flu (or as the government and elite like to call it, H1N1). While fears of the flu killing en mass have (thankfully) evaporated, there are probably a few individuals still weary that this little virus may once again wreck havoc on their body. Fortunately for those with Swine Flu...

Feb 17, 2010

Since I have both friends and family who have suffered from heart disease (whether it be heart attacks or just merely having stints installed), this technology speaks to me personally. Arineta, a medical company located in the Israeli city of Caesarea, has developed a light weight device that can take still images of the heart–which could make it easier...

Jan 8, 2009

Although the conflict in Gaza that has been raging for quite some time, Israel continues to demonstrate its generosity towards the Palestinian population despite the fact that the Gaza government continues to lobby rockets against Israeli citizens. Even though Hamas has been less than affectionate when it comes to Palestinian children, the Israeli’s are...

Jan 8, 2009

(Image: Dr. Alona Raucher-Sternfeld (a volunteer with SACH from Israel) helping out a Chinese baby. Credit: Jewish Exponent). Israel’s Save A Child’s Heart (SACH), which has been very active in helping people from around the world has recently made another stop within the Asian giant to help out citizens in need of medical attention. (Jewish...

Jan 6, 2009

After taking a “short” break from blogging on IsraGood, I will be providing regular posts to this site starting this Thursday. By now you probably have all heard about Israel incursion into Gaza in an attempt to stop terrorists from launching rockets against their cities. For those seeking the latest updates, I would encourage you to subscribe (or...

Dec 9, 2008

Often seen as a force of destruction in Hollywood, lasers are often used by the medical community in a range of fields from correcting eyesight to fixing teeth to even cosmetic plastic surgery. Its no surprise then that doctors have even turned to using lasers (with “a dash” of carbon dioxide) to help seal up wounds as they could help minimize...

Dec 9, 2008

Despite the on going violence between the two neighbors, it looks as if there are a few Israeli’s and Palestinians who are willing to cooperate together in order to enhance each others lives–not to mention science as well. (Globes Online) Two new projects have brought together scientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Al-Quds University....

Dec 9, 2008

Often seen as an edible source of protein (at least in the form of steaks, hamburgers and Hebrew hotdogs), cows are usually the focus of local butchers, ranchers and grocery stores. Although these tasty beasts may hold little value to society outside one’s stomach, it looks as if some Israeli researches have found a way to use this animals blood protein to...

Nov 17, 2008

(Hat Tip: Israel Times, via Israel 21st Century) After announcing his plan six months ago to enable doctors to transmit critical medical images to cell phones, it looks as if Professor Boris Rubinsky (from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem) may finally see is innovative idea come to life. Note: I have seen similar ideas for smart phones (such as the iPhone,...