Blood
Innovative saliva test launches in Israel to screen for dozens of hereditary diseases
The once-in-a-lifetime test screens 173 genes linked to hereditary cancers, cardiovascular conditions, metabolic diseases and other serious disorders.
Nosebleed: The big mistake you're making that can lead to choking
MDA deploys an ambulance every 22 seconds through 2025, with more than 1 million calls
Adding Light Through Giving Blood
Blood drive campaign gives boy with rare blood disease a fighting chance
10-year-old Omar is sick with a rare blood disease, and also has a rare blood type. His parents organized a blood drive that significantly increased his chances.
MDA calls for people to donate blood due to decrease in blood supply
The main type of blood needed is type O • MDA official: We need at least 1,000 blood donors every day
Italy reported four clot deaths after AstraZeneca shots, data shows
AIFA said there had been 11 cases in Italy of people developing one of two types of blood clots following their AstraZeneca shot - CVST and thrombosis involving multiple blood vessels.
Nike sues company that made 'Satan Shoes' with Lil Nas X
The shoes are customized Nike Air Max 97 sneakers that contain red ink and "one drop of human blood" in the sole, according to a website describing the 666 pairs of limited edition shoes.
Israeli PixCell's device to help in US rural health research
The HemoScreen device is FDA cleared to perform the Complete Blood Count (CBC), which can be used at the point of testing.
Cell therapy co. Gamida Cell announces USD 75 m. financing
Gamida Cell is a cell therapy company working to develop and commercialize cures for blood cancers and blood diseases.
Biopsies can be replaced with simple blood tests, Hebrew U. research finds
The test has the ability to detect onset stages of cancer, among others, as well as pinpoint the origin location in the body.
Marcus Foundation donates $10 million for MDA national blood center
“There are few things more important to Israel’s future than seeing this project to fruition. Blood is life.”
Shaare Zedek, Sight Diagnostics to collaborate on coronavirus research
The combination of the country's largest sample database, established by the medical center, and Sight's advanced capabilities will help identify deterioration processes among COVID-19 patients.
MDA, Bnei Akiva team up to collect blood
Hundreds of blood donations have been already collected from participants who are over the age of 17.
