A Healthy and Good News Year (Part 2)

I have made 12 major predictions regarding major Israeli medical achievements that will happen in the new Jewish Year of 5776.  Three of those predications have been described in detail in Part 1 of this blog.  Part 2 contains the detailed links for my remaining 9 medical predictions.

Here is the summary list of all 12 predictions.  Part 2 predictions are in RED.

1. There will be numerous major breakthroughs by Israelis in the search for a cure for cancer.

2. There will be huge Israeli advances in the treatment of brain diseases.

3. New Israeli treatments will be found for diabetes.

4. Israeli innovations and research will give heart to cardiology patients.

5. Israelis will make major discoveries about the immune system and auto-immune diseases.

6. Israelis will find new ways to fight resistant strains of bacteria

7. Israelis will pursue treatments for rare diseases and conditions.

8. Israeli doctors will personally intervene to save the lives and limbs of thousands of non-Israelis.

9. New Israeli medical innovations will improve the lives of disabled people.

10. There will be new Israeli medical treatments for the relief of pain.

11. New Israeli devices and techniques to diagnose disease and injuries earlier and quicker.

12. New Israeli medicines, devices and techniques will save and change lives and give hope to millions.

2. There will be huge Israeli advances in the treatment of brain diseases. 

In the past year, Israel’s Avraham Pharmaceuticals has been successfully testing its ladostigil treatment that slows the progression to Alzheimer’s; Israel’s Kadimastem had successful pre-clinical trials of its stem-cell treatment for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS / Lou Gehrig’s disease); Israeli biotech Pharma Two B had positive results in its trials of P2B001 for the treatment of early stage Parkinson’s disease.

More of last year’s Israeli advances in brain disease treatments can be found by clicking on these links.

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/two-israeli-arabs-develop-app-to-treat-adhd/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/brain-disease-mechanism-discovered/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/brain-neurons-study-can-help-fight-alzheimers/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/the-nose-to-brain-express-route/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/als-treatment-trial-shows-success/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/parkinsons-treatment-trials-success/

3. New Israeli treatments will be found for diabetes. 

5775 saw Israeli researchers working to isolate the active ingredient of the Israeli shrub Chiliadenus iphionoides that increases sugar absorption and reduces blood sugar levels; Israel’s TouchéMedical is developing the world’s smallest, cheapest and smartest patch pump, for patients with diabetes; Kadimastem’s stem cells (see above) can also generate pancreatic cells that secrete insulin.

More of last year’s new Israeli treatments for diabetes can be found by clicking on these links.

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/hope-for-millions-of-diabetics/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/diabetic-technology-goes-global/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/an-artificial-pancreas-implant/

4. Israeli innovations and research will give heart to cardiology patients. 

Israel’s Eximo has developed a catheter connected to a pulsed laser system, for the treatment of blocked arteries associated with Peripheral Artery Disease;

More of last year’s Israeli cardiology innovations and research can be found by clicking on these links.

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/light-stimulated-genes-may-replace-pacemakers/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/a-traffic-light-pacemaker/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/treating-sleep-apnea-and-heart-disease-2/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/pomegranate-juice-and-dates-for-healthy-arteries/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/heart-muscle-re-grown-after-heart-attack/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/device-to-prevent-heart-failure/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/an-even-bigger-heart/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/understanding-irregular-heartbeats/

5. Israelis will make major discoveries about the immune system and auto-immune diseases. 

Last year’s Israeli immunology-related discoveries can be found by clicking on these links.

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/pluristem-stem-cells-control-the-immune-system/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/new-smart-anti-inflammatory-protein/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/how-the-lymphatic-system-forms/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/bacteria-use-dna-memory-to-stop-viruses/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/arthritis-treatment-can-stop-hair-loss/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/vaccines-from-your-own-cells/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/immunotherapy-to-fight-cancer/

6. Israelis will find new ways to fight resistant strains of bacteria. 

Last year’s Israeli work to fight resistant bacteria can be found by clicking on these links.

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/bacteria-or-virus/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/protection-against-microbial-infections/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/fighting-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/successful-trials-for-treatment-of-gastric-infections/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/a-virus-that-kills-resistant-bacteria-infections/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/preventing-hospital-infections/

9. New Israeli medical innovations will improve the lives of disabled people. 

Last year’s Israeli medical innovations for the disabled can be found by clicking on these links.

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/calming-autistic-children/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/new-center-for-autism-in-jerusalem/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/rewalk-makes-paraplegics-healthier/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/6000-disabled-kids-can-now-walk-tall/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/the-blind-can-see-sounds/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/kids-in-sync-physically-and-socially/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/beit-issie-launches-disabilities-tech-center/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/a-smartphone-for-the-disabled/

10. There will be new Israeli medical treatments for the relief of pain. 

Last year’s Israeli medical treatments for the relief of pain can be found by clicking on these links.

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/high-pressure-oxygen-to-treat-fibromyalgia/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/success-for-treatment-of-back-pain/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/successful-trials-for-novel-treatment/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/revolutionizing-the-management-of-pain/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/apostherapy-marches-on/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/treatment-to-stop-pain/

11. New Israeli devices and techniques to diagnose disease and injuries earlier and quicker. 

Last year’s new Israeli diagnostic devices can be found by clicking on these links.

The genetic mutation tests of Israel’s Rosetta Genomics to detect lung cancer;

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/non-invasive-test-for-bladder-cancer-2/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/blood-test-detects-early-colon-cancer/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/internet-tool-to-analyze-genes/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/early-detection-of-colon-and-uterine-cancer/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/eilat-coral-can-help-cancer-research/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/micro-antenna-to-treat-gastro-cancer/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/cancer-detection-proven/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/tb-skin-patch-wins-gates-award/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/a-sniff-test-for-autism/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/an-app-to-detect-adhd/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/app-can-diagnose-adhd-2/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/voice-monitoring-to-diagnose-brain-disease/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/monitoring-mental-illness-by-smartphone/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/one-device-to-check-them-all-anywhere/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/simple-test-for-smoke-inhalation-damage/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/diagnosing-malaria-in-only-3-minutes/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/bacteria-test-in-minutes/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/test-your-dog-for-diseases-in-minutes/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/new-devices-to-diagnose-pneumonia/

12. New Israeli medicines, devices and techniques will save and change lives and give hope to millions. 

Last year’s Israeli life-changing medical news can be found by clicking on these links.

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/protection-against-future-flu-strains/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/fooling-the-malaria-parasite/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/doctors-revive-mother-with-amniotic-embolism/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/doctors-remove-tumor-from-womb-of-pregnant-woman/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/sealing-up-after-surgery/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/robotic-needle-steering/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/medical-aid-for-taipei-burns-victims/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/patent-for-lung-disease-treatment/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/50-young-spines-straightened/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/10000-operations-for-spinal-surgery-guidance-system/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/trials-for-dry-amd-treatment-begin/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/a-cure-for-addiction/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/cupid-prevents-falling/

http://israelactive.com/israels-medical-achievements/and-baby-makes-three/

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Israel Goes Nuclear

In contrast to Iran’s destructive ambitions and manipulative nuclear activities, Israelis are working from the microscopic to the atomic level, in order to develop vital medical treatments and life-enhancing technology.

Israeli scientists are working with international organizations to eradicate cancer at the cellular level.  One Israeli scientist at the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT has identified which of the 20,000 genes are essential to particular cancer cells, and are therefore weak spots to target with treatments.  And an International team, including researchers from Tel Aviv University and Israel’s Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences (IUI), has discovered that fluorescent pigments in Eilat’s rainbow coral are ideal for use as biomedical markers for tracking cancer cells.

Knowledge of the minute interactions in the brain will lead to the next medical breakthrough.  So it is timely that Canada has just announced a multi-million program to fund joint Canadian-Israeli neuroscience research projects.  Staying inside the brain, Israeli biotech Pharma Two B has announced positive results in its trials of P2B001 for the treatment of early stage Parkinson’s disease. 

Hardly a week goes by without an Israeli breakthrough with tiny stem cells.  Weizmann Institute scientists have used embryonic stem cells in clinical tests to repair damaged lung tissue and help alleviate chronic respiratory disease.  And Israelis such as Tel Aviv University Professor Udi Qimron are at the forefront of exciting antibiotic research using bacterial viruses (phages).  Professor Qimron has published how phages transfer "edited" DNA into resistant bacteria to kill off resistant strains and make others more sensitive to antibiotics.  And if you are worried that your dog has an infection, the PCRun molecular detection test kits from Israel’s Biogal Galed Labs will diagnose it in 75 minutes instead of previously several days.

Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Israeli medical centers have developed a groundbreaking method for sealing the incisions in the eye following cornea transplant surgery.  They used tiny silver halide optical fibers to deliver an infrared laser beam at the precise temperature needed to bond the tissue.  And scientists at Israel’s Technion have injected the heart with light-stimulated genes and used pulses of light to regulate the heart, just like a mechanical pacemaker.  But the most fascinating microscopic device could be the implanted microchip being developed jointly by Israel’s Teva and US firm Microchips Biotech that will deliver Teva-made treatments direct to patients.  The technology avoids having to measure out meds or to even to remember to take them - perfect for the elderly and forgetful.

We now launch into the world of water, where Israeli micro-biological technology has the potential to save half of the planet from drought.  Israeli startup Ayyeka has developed a unique water chemical pollutant monitoring kit that is being piloted in Israel.  And H2energy Now is the first Israeli startup to be invited to the European Union-sponsored Alpine High-tech Venture Forum.  H2energy’s technology uses radio waves to break the hydrogen-oxygen bond in salt water.  The hydrogen produced is a source of clean energy.  And it is definitely worth watching this video featuring Israel’s Netafim and its drip irrigation system that is globally transforming unproductive land into flourishing agricultural centers.

In addition to Israel’s work with the H2O of life, Israeli agri-tech companies are addressing the core issues involved in feeding a hungry world.  Dr. Zvi Peleg, of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem screened over 100,000 sesame seed variants to develop a new elite variety with enhanced yield and seed quality. But maybe I should leap over the news that Israeli startup Steak Tzar Tzar is solving the world’s critical shortage of sources of protein compounds - using grasshoppers!

Israel’s Adama has just received Israeli approval to market NIMITZ, a low-toxic, eco-safe chemical to control nematodes, one of the most destructive and problematic pests in agriculture.  Meanwhile, toxic pesticides in the rice fields have devastated Japan’s bee population.  Which is why Israel’s Bio Bee, at Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu, is exporting bumblebees in spacious hives, each with an impregnated queen bee and 50 worker bees.

Israel’s Phytech has developed its Plantbeat sensors to measure how healthy a plant is and what to do to improve it.  Phytech is to sell its PlantBeat alert system to farmers in North and South America.  And if you want to know the fundamental constituents of any food item, you will be pleased to hear that, after 4 years of development, the new SCIO scanners from Israel’s Consumer Physics are now being shipped to customers.

Finally, there is likely to be the usual “nuclear reaction” by the Palestinian Authority leadership as they try to deny more evidence of historical Jewish existence in the Jewish State, following the discovery by the Shimshoni family of a perfectly-preserved 2,000-year-old Jewish ritual bath (mikvah) directly under the living room floor of their Jerusalem home.

Explosive stuff, no? 

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