Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Israelis identify genes that protect cells from Zika virus | ISRAEL21c

#VirusWarriors

Israelis identify genes that protect cells from Zika virus

Specific genes found to safeguard against infection as well as resuscitate infected cells, Israeli researchers say.

By Abigail Klein Leichman JULY 29, 2019, 11:10 AM

Abigail Klein Leichman is a writer and associate editor at ISRAEL21c. Prior to moving to Israel in 2007, she was a specialty writer and copy editor at a major daily newspaper in New Jersey and has freelanced for a variety of newspapers and periodicals since 1984.

Israelis develop luminescent forensic blood detection test | ISRAEL21c

#CSI

Israelis develop luminescent forensic blood detection test

New chip device enables the detection of much smaller blood samples at a crime or accident scene.

By Naama Barak JULY 28, 2019, 10:00 AM

Naama Barak

Naama Barak is a writer at ISRAEL21c. A PhD student at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, she loves all things history and politics. Food and fashion come a close second. Prior to joining ISRAEL21c, Naama worked for Israel's leading English-language dailies and cutting-edge startups.

How parents went from being responsible adults to figures of fun | ISRAEL21c

#ChildLife

How parents went from being responsible adults to figures of fun

A new exhibition examines the changing role of grownups in Israeli children’s books through the lens of their classic illustrations.

By Rachel Neiman JULY 29, 2019, 9:59 AM

Rachel Neiman

Rachel Neiman is an experienced media professional whose journalism credits include ISRAEL21c, Globes Online, The Jerusalem Post and LINK magazine. She has served as marketing communications director at several Israeli innovation-based startups. Rachel attributes her vast knowledge of Israeli nostalgia to her Palmach-generation folk-singer mother and Jewish historian father, as well as her own lifelong obsession with all things pop culture.

Babies as young as 6 months empathize with bullied victims | ISRAEL21c

#IFeelForYou

Babies as young as 6 months empathize with bullied victims

Israeli study disproves the notion that babies cannot show empathy before one year of age.

By ISRAEL21c Staff JULY 30, 2019, 10:00 AM

Revolutionary blood test will detect stage 1 lung cancer | ISRAEL21c

#EarlyDetection

Revolutionary blood test will detect stage 1 lung cancer

Israel’s Savicell says its test measures the metabolic ‘signatures’ of immune cells circulating in the blood in response to disease.

By Brian Blum JULY 29, 2019, 8:00 AM

Brian Blum

Brian has been a journalist and high-tech entrepreneur for over 20 years. He combines this expertise for ISRAEL21c as he writes about hot new local startups, pharmaceutical advances, scientific discoveries, culture, the arts and daily life in Israel. He loves hiking the country with his family (and blogging about it). Originally from California, he lives in Jerusalem with his wife and three children.

Why headline-grabbing potential HIV treatments are never 'here and now' | Genetic Literacy Project

Why headline-grabbing potential HIV treatments are never ‘here and now’

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Accelerating Innovation in Science – NLM Musings from the Mezzanine

Accelerating Innovation in Science

07/30/2019 02:00 PM EDT

Fast. Healthcare. Interoperability. Resource. Word about FHIR—pronounced “fire”—is spreading quickly across the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and scientific community, and for good reason. The FHIR format is a global industry standard for exchanging health care data between institutions. Most electronic health records systems in hospitals and physicians’ offices already use FHIR to send and … Continue reading "Accelerating Innovation in Science"

The UniGene web pages are now retired

07/30/2019 11:23 AM EDT

As we previously announced, we planned to retire the UniGene web pages at the end of July, 2019. All UniGene pages now redirect to this post. We have also removed links to UniGene from the NCBI home page and other … Continue reading →

What is Genetic Counseling?

07/15/2019 03:31 PM EDT

Oncology Genetic Counselor Margarita Raygada, Ph.D., explains the role of a genetic counselor in cancer care. She also shares the benefits and implications of genetic testing for patients and their families. Learn more: www.cancer.gov/nci/rare-brain-spine-tumor/refer-participate/referrals/clinic

Why Find a Center of Excellence for Treatment

07/15/2019 03:31 PM EDT

Neuro-oncologist Mark Gilbert, M.D., shares why it is important for patients newly diagnosed with a brain or spine tumor to seek a center of excellence for their care and treatment. Learn more: www.cancer.gov/nci/rare-brain-spine-tumor/living/questions/doctor-experience

How to Manage Common Brain Tumor Symptoms

07/15/2019 03:31 PM EDT

Nurse Practitioner Christine Siegel discusses common brain tumor symptoms like headaches and seizures and ways to manage them. Learn more: www.cancer.gov/nci/rare-brain-spine-tumor/living/newly-diagnosed

Tips for Rare Brain and Spine Tumor Patients

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Brain and Spine Tumor Treatment Advances

07/15/2019 03:31 PM EDT

Neuro-oncologist Mark Gilbert, M.D., shares how molecular testing is enabling researchers to find more precise treatments for brain and spine tumors. These treatments include immunotherapy and synthetic lethality. Learn more: www.cancer.gov/nci/rare-brain-spine-tumor/living/in-treatment

Why Find an Expert Neurosurgeon

07/15/2019 03:31 PM EDT

Neurosurgeon Edjah Nduom, M.D., shares why it is important for patients with a brain tumor to see a neurosurgeon with expertise treating their tumor type. He also explains the different types of neurosurgeons and questions to ask your neurosurgeon. Learn more: www.cancer.gov/nci/rare-brain-spine-tumor/living/questions/neurosurgeon

How to Find Support and Seek a Second Opinion

07/15/2019 03:31 PM EDT

Senior Investigator Terri Armstrong, Ph.D., shares why it is important for patients newly diagnosed with a brain or spine tumor to have a caregiver or support system. She also explains why getting a second opinion is important to make treatment decisions. Learn more: www.cancer.gov/nci/rare-brain-spine-tumor/living/coping

Understanding the Impacts of a Brain or Spine Tumor

07/15/2019 03:31 PM EDT

Senior Investigator Terri Armstrong, Ph.D., shares her research to understand the impact brain or spine tumors can have on patients. She asks patients how they feel and function with the goal to improve their experience living with the disease. Learn more: www.cancer.gov/nci/rare-brain-spine-tumor/living/finished-treatment

Tips for Rare Brain and Spine Tumor Patients

07/15/2019 03:31 PM EDT

Neuro-oncologist Marta Penas-Prado, M.D., shares tips to help brain and spine tumor patients find the best treatment. She encourages patients to get a second opinion about their care and reach out to patient advocates for helpful resources. Learn more: www.cancer.gov/nci/rare-brain-spine-tumor/living/recurrence

How to Determine the Best Treatment for Brain Tumor Patients

07/15/2019 03:31 PM EDT

Neuro-oncologist Marta Penas-Prado, M.D., shares the steps she takes to determine the best treatment for a patient with a rare brain tumor. These include analyzing the available information, determining if additional testing is needed, and consulting a multidisciplinary team. Learn more: www.cancer.gov/nci/rare-brain-spine-tumor/living/in-treatment