Stroke
Red traffic light saves stroke victim's life in Rishon Lezion
A passing Magen David Adom paramedic saved the life of 75-year-old Moshe Ami Benita, who suffered a stroke while stopped at a red light in Rishon Lezion during a routine drive home.
Former Supreme Court president Asher Grunis hospitalized after suffering stroke
Stellan Skarsgård bounces back from stroke for heartfelt performance in ‘Sentimental Value’
Flight carrying 80 Israelis lands in Saudi Arabia due to medical emergency
Israeli company soon to begin trial on stroke-risk reduction device
The company completed its first pre-clinical chronic procedure, alongside IMMR, one of the world's leading pre-clinical laboratories.
Technion, U. of Missouri team takes home second at medical hackathon
Over 1,000 people participated in this year's hackathon, which invites students, doctors, engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs from all over to compete to create innovative medical technologies.
New study reveals why people of African descent suffer more from strokes
A team of international scientists from the UVA Health Medical Center recently conducted the largest analysis of stroke-risk genes ever undertaken in individuals of African descent.
Hillel's Tech Corner: Append Medical works to take unknown out of strokes
The company has developed a minimally invasive medical device, called the Appligator™ that aims to reduce stroke risk in patients suffering from atrial fibrillation (AF).
Hadassah chief Zeev Rotstein suffers from minor stroke over weekend
Hadassah has been struggling to pay its expenses in the aftermath of the coronavirus crisis.
Tel Aviv start-up gets FDA approval for ‘stroke of genius’ AI package
The AI technology "uses deep learning to automatically look at every head CT before a patient has even left the imaging room."
Medibrane CEO: New technologies to treat, prevent strokes
“This is only the beginning of the developing of treatments for strokes,” Einav told the Post. “I think in the next years we are going to see more and better treatments.”
Israeli neurological breakthroughs at Shaare Zedek
“It is amazing,” says Eichel, “that in just three years, we have been able to develop a center that provides nearly all the neurological services."
Israeli researchers find AIDS drug also helps stroke patients
It became clear, for the first time, that one of the drugs given to AIDS patients contributes to improving the cognitive ability of patients suffering from stroke and traumatic head injuries as well.
