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Believe it or not…Possibly oil reserves in Israel greater than those in Saudi Arabia!

Watch this video, if you think that it’s too good to be true…

Can you even begin to imagine the implications of this find?
Just think about it…OPEC becomes irrelevant?
And then there are the natural gas fields that Israel is just now beginning to develop…
The Lord works in strannnngggge ways…
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And there is a lot of it…We’re talking Chivas Regal, Glenlivet and Ballantine’s…

I’m ready to sacrifice the scotch whiskey…I guess the Scottish are ready to sacrifice anti-cancer treatments, microprocessors, internet security, mobile communications, and…….well, you get the gist of it…Lot’s more good stuff comes out of Israel than Scotland, so take your pick…

Kiddush clubs declare boycott on Scottish whiskey

Move by Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs comes after Kiddush-favorite Chivas named in global boycott of Israeli goods.

Reprinted from Jpost.com

The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC) – a partnership of 250 Jewish men’s clubs that claims more than 25,000 members throughout North America – has joined with synagogues both in Israel and in the diaspora in “suggesting a boycott of scotch from distillers located in West Dunbartonshire Council in Scotland at Kiddush and [in] public and private” celebrations.

The FJMC, which is affiliated with the Conservative movement, has called for Jews to avoid certain brands of spirits following a boycott of Israeli goods instituted by the local council of the whiskey-producing region.

“A boycott is like a snowball heading downhill,” said FJMC Executive Director Rabbi Charles Simon.

“It begins at the top of a large mountain, and gathers momentum until it is transformed into an avalanche.

If we wish to stop it, we need to act as soon as possible.”

Among the distilleries named in the boycott are Morrison Bowmore, Loch Lamond and Chivas Brothers.

Chivas Brothers produces the well-regarded Chivas, Glenlivet and Ballantine’s brands which are the preferred spirits in many so-called “Kiddush clubs,” which gather following services in some synagogues.

The decision by Rabbi Simon to urge FJMC members to engage in a counter-boycott came after well known Israeli-Anglo blogger and pro-settlement activist, Jameel Rashid, publicized on his website a letter to several distilleries located within West Dunbartonshire. Rashid wrote: “the global counterboycott of Scottish whiskey products, distilled in the West Durbanshire council region, is beginning.”

Anglo-Israelis, an important target market for purveyors of liquor here, have been circulating e-mails calling on both Israeli and American Jews to cease consumption of Scotch whiskey, and urging supporters of Israel to send copies of Rashid’s missive to the distilleries in question.

When “your local council representatives boycott my country – under the most unethical and immoral of pretext – you cannot expect your market to sit idly and pretend you are not perverting justice,” wrote Rashid.

Both Rashid, the pseudonym for an anonymous Israeli who writes the popular Muqata blog, and the author of the widely read website Israellycool, have posted the home phone numbers of local council members, urging participants in the counter-boycott to call them to express their discontent.

Explaining his rationale for the initiative, Rashid stated that “its best to contact the whisky distillers directly, since the West Dunbartonshire Council of Wise Men couldn’t care less what a pro-Israel, proliberty, person might think… but they might listen to voices of their constituents – specifically the Scotch whisky distilleries in their council’s region.”

The boycott against Israel was initially introduced by the West Dunbartonshire Council in response to what councilmen described as “the disproportionate use of force used against Palestinians” during the IDF’s Gaza incursion in 2009.

The council resolved that it “recognizes the disproportionate force used by the IDF in Palestine and agrees to boycott all Israeli goods as a consequence. Officers should immediately cease the purchase of any goods we currently source, which were made or grown in Israel. Officers should also ensure we procure no new goods or produce from Israel until this boycott is formally lifted by WDC.”

Replying to the council’s assertions, Rashid excoriated the local representatives for whitewashing Hamas’ “barbarism” – citing the use of hospitals, schools and Mosques as cover by Gaza terrorists.

“Why was there an IDF operation in Gaza in the first place? To oppress poor Palestinian Arabs? How would you deal with Gazas’ Arabs targeting Scotland’s babies, other children, and other civilians. Have you not seen the pictures of atrocities the Arabs have visited on innocent children, or does your council not care?” Rashid, in an e-mail to The Jerusalem Post, stated that people have joined his counter-boycott from “all over” Israel and the US.

“The International Kiddush Club of America is giving us top billing as well,” he added.

The West Dunbartonshire Council, while it has not responded publically to calls endorsing a boycott of locally manufactured spirits, has defended the decision which sparked the protest.

The Council explained that it does “not in any way seek to censor or silence authors and commentators from Israel.” “The Council’s boycott only relates to goods ‘made or grown’ in Israel. The vast majority of mainstream books by Israeli authors are published in the UK, and are therefore not affected by this boycott. Only books that were printed in Israel and transported to the UK for distribution would be potentially boycotted.”

Members of the council did not reply to requests for comment about the whiskey boycott made by the Post.

Kirsteen Beeston, a spokeswoman for Morrison Bowmore Distillers, told the Post that “Neither Morrison Bowmore Distillery nor Auchentoshan take any political stance, and this policy has been made independently from us, and without our consultation.”

Kirsteen highlighted Auchentoshan’s efforts to reach out to the Jewish community and its connections to the London Rabbinical court. She stated that she is forwarding all e-mails received to the council to “ensure it is made fully aware of the potential implications of its policy.”

Gary Sakol, the deputy director of the Zionist Federation of the UK, commented that “Whilst not from West Dunbartonshire, this makes me ashamed to call myself Scottish, and I truly hope those involved will reverse their action.”

Cancer is a bear…
Chemo may save your life, but it is definitely no fun, and the complications can be horrible, not to mention life-threatening…

I am speaking from first-hand experience, here, winning my 6-year-long battle (so far, Thank G-d) with Stage 4 colon cancer, with the Grace of G-d and the wonders of Israeli medical treatment…

It truly is a situation where one can survive the disease, but be killed by the treatment…

So, thank you, again, Israeli medicine… (and you evil drug companies…)

Teva reports positive Phase III blood disease trial results

Teva obtained lipegfilgrastim through its acquisition of Germany’s Ratiopharm.

Reprinted from Globes.co.il

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Nasdaq: TEVA; TASE: TEVA) reported positive results in its Phase III clinical trial of lipegfilgrastim for the treatment of severe neutropenia, a blood disorder. Teva obtained lipegfilgrastim through its acquisition of Germany’s Ratiopharm. It is comparable to Neulasta, made by Amgen Inc. (Nasdaq: AMGN).

The Phase III trial was conducted on 200 breast cancer patients receiving four cycles of chemotherapy who received either lipegfilgrastim or Neulasta. The trial met the primary endpoint of reducing the duration of severe neutropenia.

Neutropenia is a blood disorder in which the number of white blood cells falls, causing increased susceptibility to bacterial infections. It can be either congenital or the result of a viral infection or side effect of a drug, including chemotherapy, or exposure to certain poisons.

Neulasta has annual worldwide sales of $3.56 billion.

Teva VP global branded products Prof. Yitzhak Peterburg said, “Teva is committed to the development of biologics and biosimilars, which make up one of the fastest growing segments of the global pharmaceutical market and offer efficacious yet more affordable treatment to all patients.”

Teva’s share price rose 1.1% on the TASE today to NIS 170, but fell 0.2% in early trading on Nasdaq to $50.12, giving a market cap of $44.7 billion.

More ground-breaking research from Israel’s universities (boycott them at your own risk, Europe…)

Cinnamon may delay, cure Alzheimer’s: Israeli study

Cinnamon, a spice usually associated with sweet foods, contains properties that may delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, and possibly offer a cure, according to a new Israeli study.

Reprinted from xinhuanet.com

The neurodegenerative illness is characterized by gradual memory loss, which doctors attribute to an accumulation of beta amyloid, a fibrous protein aggregate, outside the brain’s nerve cells. The World Health Organization says some 70,000 Israelis are currently diagnosed with the disease, out of 18 million worldwide.

A research team, headed by Michael Ovadia from Tel Aviv University’s Zoology Department, recently isolated one of the ingredients in cinnamon, CEppt, and used it in a series of tests conducted on two-month-old lab mice that were raised with five aggressive strains of Alzheimer’s-inducing genes.

The experiment’s results, recently published in the PLoS ONE scientific journal, were impressive. Fed drinking water containing a CEppt solution over four months, researchers found that the disease’s development was delayed, with additional trials showing that existing amyloids has been dissolved.

“The finding points at the possibility that the material found may not only prevent Alzheimer’s but may also contain therapeutic qualities,” Ovadia told the Ha’aretz newspaper.

“The discovery is exciting,” Ovadia said. He said that while some companies are developing synthetic materials to combat Alzheimer’s, CEppt is a “natural and safe” material with no side effects.

Testing on humans, he said, may prove difficult owing to the disease’s slow progression. The research team is now considering trying out the recent discovery on other animals.

Despite the optimistic news, Ovadia cautioned against excessive consumption of cinnamon, which can damage liver functions, and recommends consuming no more than 10 gram a day.

Meanwhile, the professor said that he and his students have begun implementing the study’s findings with a daily cup of tea mixed with a cinnamon stick.

Presumably, this Israeli-made and designed unmanned drone will help Chile become a more civilized, law-abiding country, with safer, more secure borders…

It should also keep illegal drugs from flowing into or out of Chile and other neighboring countries…

Israeli Elbit Hermes 900 UAV

I can only hope that Chile will not be one of a rapidly growing group of South American countries planning to support the unilateral declaration of an illegal palestinian state by Fatah on Israel’s land come September…
What ever happened to old-fashioned gratitude, even if your moral compass happens to be askew????

Chile Becomes First Foreign Country to Buy Elbit’s New UAV

Reprinted from israelidiamond.co.il

Chile has become the first foreign country to buy the new Hermes 900 UAV from Elbit Systems. The amount of the deal has not been published, but is estimated to be worth tens of millions of dollars. In addition, Elbit will supply ground control stations and payload systems. According to sources in the industry, Chile will deploy the Hermes 900 UAV for reconnaissance missions along its coast, which will save money. The IAF is testing the Hermes 900, and the model is expected to be cleared as operational within a few months.

Lot’s of people do not avail themselves of the most effective exam for preventing colon cancer…colonoscopy…

Granted, the preparation for the test is a bit unpleasant, although the test itself is a big nothing, many avoid the potentially life-saving procedure (it probably saved MY life 6 years ago, but that’s another story…)
Well, thanks to Israeli innovation, here’s an alternative that’s just too good to refuse…

Given Imaging launches trial for colonoscopy alternative

The PillCam Colon trial will encompass 800 patients who are at average risk for colonic polyps.

Reprinted from Globes.co.il

Capsule endoscopy company Given Imaging Ltd. (Nasdaq: GIVN; TASE:GIVN) reported today that it has initiated its first trial of PillCam Colon 2. The capsule will be tested in a large, multi-center pivotal study, ahead of an application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

800 patients, aged 50-75 years, who are at average risk for colonic polyps and comprise the normal screening population will be recruited by Given Imaging at 17 locations.

Prof. Douglas Rex of Indiana University School of Medicine, and Director of Endoscopy, Indiana University Hospital said, “While colonoscopy remains the most effective test for colorectal cancer screening, not everyone is willing to undergo colonoscopy. Only half of eligible Americans have had a screening test, so we welcome additional tools that can help us increase compliance and lower the incidence of colorectal cancer.”

He added, “We recently completed a survey demonstrating that patients who are noncompliant with their physician’s recommendation for a colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening would prefer PillCam COLON capsule endoscopy over other screening modalities. Aspects of PillCam that are attractive include that it’s less invasive, detects polyps better than some of the alternative tests and does not require either sedation or a driver to accompany the patient.”

Given Image’s share was down 1.11% on Nasdaq in afternoon trading today to $21.30, giving a market cap of $639.58 million.

Israel has a long, long history of being the center of technological innovation and production for the world…

There’s a reason that IBM, Intel, Motorola and many, many others have chosen to locate their R&D centers here, in the Jewish State.

Well, the trend continues…

AMD to establish Israel R&D center in Tel Aviv

The R&D center is based on 3D graphics developer Graphic Remedy, which it acquired six months ago.

Reprinted from Globes.co.il

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NYSE: AMD) today announced that it will set up an R&D center in Tel Aviv, based on heterogeneous computing and 3D graphics developer Graphic Remedy, which it acquired six months ago. According to IVC, the acquisition was made at a value of $5 million.

AMD says that the Israeli R&D center will develop next-generation parallel computing platforms.

While not as large as Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC), AMD has a 10% share of the global PC processor market and it has strong R&D capability.

AMD VP software development Ben Bar-Haim said, “The creation of this new R&D center in Israel and the talent we already have on site greatly contributes to AMD worldwide innovation ability. With this recent investment in Israel we are also continuing to promote and enhance the developers’ heterogeneous ecosystem for the AMD Fusion accelerated processing unit.”

Graphic Remedy was founded by Avi Shapira and Yaki Tebeka.

And, once again, Israel is leading the way…
Will the US (and Europe , of course) be smart enought to follow?

Israel seeks US support for ending oil dependency

The plan seeks to develop oil alternatives, including biofuels, synthetics, electric cars, and energy efficient vehicles.

Reprinted from Globes.co.il

National Economics Council chairman Prof. Eugene Kandel is trying to drum up US support for a plan for reducing oil dependency. Last week, he held a series of meetings in Washington to present Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan, approved by the cabinet in January, to develop oil alternatives, including biofuels, synthetics, electric cars, and energy efficient vehicles.

The Americans, who have their own plans, expressed interest in the Israeli plan, which is based on international cooperation. “The Americans see eye-to-eye with us on this,” said Kandel, who believes that there are grounds for cooperation in this field. “There is a complete meeting of interests, because the objective of the Israeli plan is to reduce dependency of the US and the whole world, not just by Israel.”

Kandel added, “It is very important for us that the US apply this regulation, because it will change the whole world. Transportation’s dependency on oil is because our vehicles run on a single kind of fuel, and converting them to several kinds of fuel will significantly lower dependence.” He noted that President Barack Obama has called on the US to serve as an example.

Kandel said, “Israel has begun to go out and seek interfaces with similar ventures in an attempt to focus them on this objective. We’ve met with a great many people, and explained that the focus should be put on this issue. This isn’t a comprehensive energy strategy, or that protecting the environment is less important, but compared with all other issues, reducing oil dependency should be given priority. This is an existential matter for us and for the US in the short term.”

And Neither is Israel’s…

All countries are NOT created equal…Some countries really ARE better than other countries, whether it be morally, ethically, economic strength, military strength…the list goes on and on…

And, maybe above all else, when it comes to contributing to the welfare of the World and Mankind in general, can you really say countries like Israel and the United States are not exceptional?…
Not unless you have been living in an isolated cave for the past 50 years. (Has US president Barak Obama?…Well, Harvard and the American university system DO tend to be a bit cave-like…)

Here, an Israeli company has just received FDA approval for a new instrument for the treatment of the most common (and difficult to treat) type of brain cancer, Glioblastoma Multiforme.

Is Israel an exceptional country? Announcements of advancements in medicine, science and technology that contribute to saving lives and improving the quality of life for all of Mankind are a daily occurrence here, in Israel. When was the last time you heard an announcement of this sort coming out of Egypt? Saudi Arabia? Syria? Tunisia? The Palestinian Authority? Not likely.

Instead of constant condemnation, isolation and rejection, it’s time for the world to openly show their appreciation for this tiny gem bringing light to all of Mankind…time to appreciate Israel, and do everything humanly possible to guarantee her continued success, and yes, even her existence…

NEW DEVICE TO TREAT BRAIN CANCER, DEVELOPED IN ISRAEL

After six years of waiting, the Israeli company “NovoCure” received FDA approval for an instrument developed for the treatment of recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme

Reprinted from Ticket-Med Medical Tourism Blog

The medical term of “Cancer” includes over 100 different types of malignant tumors that can develop in the human body. These masses start growing when abnormal cells start dividing rapidly and without control. The unexpected growths harm human tissues nearby and can also spread out to other organs in the body.

Different treatments of cancer normally depend on a number of factors that include: early detection, the size of the growth, its exact location, the stage it is in and has it spread to other parts of the body. Certain types of cancer have higher odds of being successfully treated while others have lower odds as the medical industry hasn’t succeeded yet in developing proper treatments.

Glioblastoma Multiforme (also referred to as GBM), the most common type of brain cancer, is considered an extremely aggressive type of cancer as this specific tumor is a very fast growing cancer. When diagnosed with this disease, patients must begin treatments immediately as the tumor progresses rapidly.
Glioblastoma Multiforme Treatments

As GBM develops in the human brain, one of the most delicate and important organs in our body, undergoing surgery to remove the growth isn’t always an option. Not only is the brain more susceptible to damage from the conventional therapy but the brain cells are resistant to conventional therapies as well.

This leads to oncologists usually recommending that patients diagnosed with this cancer enroll in clinical trials and try experimental drugs in order to improve treatments chances and to try and raise them by any method possible. Due to the nature of the GBM cancer, every breakthrough can mean a great deal in this specific field of cancer treatments.

And after years of waiting, it seems as if one has finally arrived.
New Device for Treating Brain Cancer – Developed in Israel

Israel’s medicine industry excels in many different fields; cancer being one of them. It is a fact that Israel accepts several thousands of medical tourists every year that come in specifically for cancer treatments. Israeli cancer treatments and research centers are very advanced and practice medicine with a very high level of expertise.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that an Israeli company named “NovoCure”, has developed a implement that helps treating GBM. The development is a portable and wearable device that delivers an anti-mitotic, anti-cancer therapy as patients maintain their normal daily activities. It is a lightweight and compact device that runs on batteries, which creates an electromagnetic field that can disintegrate malignancies. The device, called NovoTTF, is a novel, first-in-class treatment option for patients and physicians battling glioblastoma.

This NovoTTF is intended for adult patients suffering from glioblastoma multiforme in cases of a recurrent disease that has arisen despite the use of chemotherapy. When wearing the device, it treats patients without the usual, debilitating side effects that chemotherapies inflict on recurrent GBM patients and indirectly on their families.
The Awaited FDA Approval

A month ago, a six year long waiting period has finally come to an end for the Israeli company and GBM patients around the globe. The U.S. FDA (Food Inspection and Drug Administration) has issued the permission for the use of the innovative device in order to treat patients with brain cancer.

Developed in the Research Centre of “NovoCure” – located in the northern city of Haifa, Israel – the “NovoTTF-100A” has been tested in a randomized clinical trial of 237 patients with glioblastoma multiforme who had a relapse of the disease, despite undergoing treatments including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The FDA gave its approval based on the data from this clinical trial.

Medical Director, Dr. Eilon Kirzon noted that this device is a non-invasive, safe and effective alternative to chemotherapy. When compared with conventional chemotherapy, the device achieves a similar level of patient survival, with fewer side effects and a significantly improved quality of life for the patients. Studies have also shown that the device can slow and reverse tumor growth by inhibiting the process by which cells divide and replicate.

It should be stated that at this stage, the FDA authorized the use of “NovoTTF-100A” only in cases of recurrent glioblastoma. NovoCure has already started clinical trials in patients who have glioblastoma multiforme which has been diagnosed for the first time in the patient brain.

Boycott Israel? Aside from being immoral and having no political basis whatsoever…It’s just plain stupid!!

And here is another great reason to NOT boycott Israel, in fact, a great reason to VISIT Israel…It’s called “Medical Tourism”…

Ichilov Hospital--Sourasky Medical Center

With one of the finest health systems in the world, the beauty and historic richness of Israel makes it an ideal destination for spot for the relatively new industry known as “Medical Tourism”.

Ein Gedi Dead Sea Spa

While enjoying the fantastic year-round climate, you can visit the places that you only read about in the Bible, whatever your religion may be, enjoy gorgeous beaches, ski the Hermon, ice skate in Metulla…the list goes on and on…And if you need medical treatment, the list of top-notch medical centers is WAAAYYYYYY long for such a tiny country, not to mention the healing powers of the Dead Sea, which is ringed by medical-treatment resort/spas…

Come…Enjoy…Heal yourself!

Israel – The Land of Medical Opportunities

When people here of Israel, they usually think of the country in one of two contexts. The first is the on-going political context Israel is constantly in, due to the country’s location and geopolitical climate. The second is the tourism destination, usually emphasizing the holy attractions and places sacred to the main religions. As it turns out, the Middle Eastern country both enjoys the benefits and suffers from the consequences of its delicate location. On the one hand, Israel is one of the most beautiful and interesting places one can visit, on the other, it can often be a point of controversy.

Unfortunately, the majority of people are not familiar with the other sides Israel has to offer. In addition to the rich history, magnificent beaches and legendary weather, Israel is also known as a leading medical innovator, always on the forefront of medical technology and research in the global industry, offering the highest medical standards in the world.

It may surprise some, but Israel has become a central medical tourism destination attracting thousands of medical tourists every year, visiting its state-of-the-art medical centers for different treatments, along with its natural resource attractions such as the Dead Sea and other hot springs spas around the country.

Medical Tourism
But before we take a look at the central medical services that the Israeli medical tourism industry has to offer, we will first answer the broader question of “What is medical tourism”?

The term medical tourism describes a global phenomenon in which patients travel across national borders in order to receive medical treatments of any sort. Although some may think that this is a new trend that has developed recently, it has been documented that patients have been traveling for health reasons for centuries.

In the past couple of decades the industry has begun to blossom once again thanks to a rapid improvement in transportation means and the fact that the internet has made our world grow smaller. People who were unable to receive proper medical care in their own country are suddenly free to pursue their options elsewhere. This can be due to improper medical insurance (or none at all) which leads to patient being unable to afford surgery, long waiting lists which force patients to wait months and even years to undergo specific operations or simply patients who have the means and would rather travel to countries with better or more advanced medical technology and research in a specific medical field.

Combine these facts with the Israel’s medical attractions and medical centers and there is no surprise in Israel’s top medical tourism status.

Medical Tourism in Israel
Israel hasn’t become a popular medical tourism destination for nothing. There are many central medical attractions in the country.

The Dead Sea
One of the main natural resources people come to Israel for is the Dead Sea. Located outside of Jerusalem, the Dead Sea is one of the most popular spa destinations in the world for treating different types of psoriasis, rheumatic diseases (joints and muscles), respiratory diseases (such as asthma, cystic fibrosis) and more. This attraction has become popular due to its health promoting conditions that include the high density salty sea with an unusual salt composition, thermo-mineral springs and a special natural mud, a unique solar irradiation and an increased oxygen density.

Hot Spring Therapy
Another famous attraction is the hot springs around the country dealing with hot spring therapy. A hot spring of this sort is produced by the emergence of geothermal heated groundwater from the Earth’s crust. These waters are full of minerals which are known to have potential healing powers. Bathing in a hot spring may assist with enhancing your metabolism, relieving aching joints, improving blood circulation, promoting a physical and psychological well-being and more. Israel has many hot spring sites including: Hamat Gader, Ga’ash, Tiberias, Yoav (in the south), Ein Gedi and more.

IVF Treatments
On top of these natural resources, Israeli medicine excels in some specific fields, IVF treatments being one of them. Israel is one of the leading countries in the world in research and treatment in the field of fertility, as around 5% births in Israel are a result of IVF (well above the percentage in other western countries). In addition, Israel is the global leader in fertility clinics and fertility procedures performed per capita ratio.

Cancer Treatments & Research
Another field of excellence of Israeli medicine is the cancer treatment and research field. Israeli cancer treatment and research centers are very advanced, as people from other countries often prefer to undergo different cancer treatment plans in Israel then in their own home country due to the level of expertise available in the country.

On top of these, Israeli medical centers have always offered the best medical care available in state-of-the-art hospitals and clinics. As all hospitals in the country are kept under the strictest protocols, No less than 7 Israeli medical centers have received the prestigious JCI accreditation.

If you are searching for medical treatment abroad, be sure to check Israeli hospitals in your medical tourism query, as medical tourists can visit Israel for any medical procedure they require. As a bonus, after one is done recovering from the medical procedure they have come in for, they are free to enjoy any type of vacation in the country.

This Article has been written by Stuart Ben, A professional medical tourism facilitator. You can read more about medical tourism in Israel here: TicketMed

Boycott Israeli products?…Do it at the risk of your life!!!

Deep Vein Thrombosis

FDA approves MCS thrombosis treatment

This is the only device on the market that combines simultaneous diagnostics with treatment during preventative care. Marketing will begin in 2012.

Reprinted from Globes

MCS Medical Compression Systems (DBN) Ltd. (TASE:MDCL) has obtained US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) marketing approval for its ActiveCare + DT non-invasive device for treating deep vein thrombosis and preventing embolisms. The company will begin marketing the system in 2012.

MCS says that the system, a development of its flagship ActiveCare + SFT device, is the only device on the market that combines simultaneous diagnostics with treatment during preventative care by identifying disruptions in blood flow in the limb veins in real time and preventing its development. The company added that, currently, there is a 5-6% risk of developing deep vein thrombosis in patients who receive medication and/or other therapy after orthopedic surgery, but there no treatments or technologies to warn that the therapy is failing.

MCS says that the ActiveCare + DT system can more quickly identify the development of deep vein thrombosis early in post-operative care and verify the presence of blood clots. Early diagnosis should greatly reduce severe complications, such as potentially lethal pulmonary embolisms.

A large clinical trial in the US found that use of ActiveCare + SFT with the blood thinner Lovenox on patients after knee replacement surgery was effective MCS says that the ActiveCare + DT system has an advantage over medication by providing early diagnosis in patients where preventative care has failed.

In Israel, we continue the relentless battle against terrorism…but even the ZITS will fall to the brainpower of Israelis…

Foamix, Arkin to develop anti-acne foam

CEO Dov Tamarkin: We believe that our products will revolutionize the results and ease-of-use of dermatology products.

Reprinted from Globes

Sources inform ”Globes” that Foamix Ltd. and Moshe (Mori) Arkin’s Arkin Holdings Ltd. have signed an agreement to jointly develop a foam for the treatment of acne.

Foamix develops foam and gel-based versions of current and new dermatological and gynecological drugs. The company is developing foams to replace current gels and creams, in order to improve absorbency of the drugs through the skin and improve their efficacy. The company has several cooperation agreements, including with India’s Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (NYSE: RDY; BSE: 500124), Germany’s Bayer AG (DAX: BAYN), and Ferndale Laboratories Inc. and Warner Chilcott plc (Nasdaq: WRCX) of the US.

Arkin told “Globes”, “We love collaborating with Foamix. The company has strong development capabilities and a focus on dermatology treatments, which is why we believe that it is an excellent partner to promote the current product.”

Foamix CEO Dov Tamarkin said, “We believe that our products will revolutionize the results and ease-of-use of dermatology products.”

Has this cyber-monster effectively crippled Iran’s nuclear program?…

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The Stuxnet Virus

Or, maybe not???

P1 Centrifuge in Iran

Taking the military option for destroying Iran’s nuclear ambitions off the table just might NOT be the wisest step right now…

Here’s some food for thought as to why this is true…

Nuclear Iran

We must prevent a nuclear-armed Iran at all costs…and RIGHT NOW!!!

Also…Israeli hi-tech helps out Ohio during rough economic times…

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When my wife pointed out that the new joy of my life, my Amazon Kindle, would not exist were it not for Israeli technology, I began to think…

Just what else would the world be missing were it not for the existence of the 100th smallest country in the world…the country that the world loves to hate…Israel…

The results were mind-boggling, even to me, who already loves the Jewish State…

Medicine, biotechnology, agriculture, communications, security, and, of course, computers…

You won’t believe just how much the world would be lacking were it not for the existence of the modern State of Israel…

Find out more right here…

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…Celebrating the Jewish Holiday of Sukkot…The Festival of Booths…

Kohelet

Marty brings you the bottom line on the wisdom of King Solomon, as expressed in the Book of Kohelet…Ecclesiastes, which we read during the Sukkot holidays…He also talks about some of the other laws and customs of the holiday…What’s the deal with waving the palm branches and citrus fruits?…Plus…The “Sukkah of Stars” in Jerusalem…And…Great news for Hebrew U. in the Jewish capital…All this and more on “The Marty Roberts Show”….

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