Tag: Medical Discoveries
The legacy of Dr. Jonas Salk
Had he lived, today, Monday October 28th, would have been Jonas Salk’s 105th birthday. Last night, an audience of mostly senior citizens remembered and appreciated the enormity of the contribution that he made to world...
Weizmann Institute researchers reveal a new route to blocking children’s bone cancer
Ewing sarcoma is a bone cancer that appears mainly in teenagers. Due to a single defective gene, once it spreads to distant organs it is hard to treat. Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have...
Medical discovery in early stages of Parkinson’s could slow disease progression
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered a new way to detect a protein associated with Parkinson’s disease that could “significantly delay” the progression of the disease, for which there is currently no cure.
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Hebrew University study: Extended acetaminophen use during pregnancy increases risk of ASD/ADHD
For the first time, prolonged use of medication containing paracetamol or acetaminophen by pregnant women has been linked to an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in...
Israeli Pigs Behind Much Of Leading Research On Diabetes, Cancer And Trauma Injuries
Israel has long been recognized worldwide for its top-notch medical research and its numerous contributions to the fields of health, biotech, biomedical science, and bioengineering. It is less known for its pig breeding, let...
Dual Virtual Reality/Treadmill Exercises Promote Brain Plasticity in Parkinson’s Patients
Tel Aviv — A new Tel Aviv University study suggests that a therapy that combines Virtual Reality and treadmill exercise dramatically lowers the incidence of falling among Parkinson's patients by changing the brain's behavior...