June 4, 2017, 9:00 am Israeli researchers develop drug to help ALS patients New drug candidate may prove effective in boosting the self-cleansing mechanism of the human brain, thereby improving the lives of millions of people. By Brian Blum
March 12, 2017, 9:20 am Harvard-Technion study suggests new Parkinson’s theory Toxic protein behind disease may simultaneously affect all parts of the nervous system inside and outside of the brain. By Viva Sarah Press
April 18, 2016, 11:41 am The surgery-free operating room of tomorrow is here Exablate MRI-guided ultrasound platform from Israel can fix conditions from fibroids to tremors without anesthesia or incisions. By Abigail Klein Leichman
November 17, 2015, 11:25 am ElMindA revolutionizes concussion, Parkinson’s treatment Raises $28 million to expand commercial and clinical adoption of Brain Network Activation system in US and Europe. By Viva Sarah Press
October 14, 2015, 7:00 am Pioneering approach to Parkinson’s disease Alex Kerten says his method of martial arts, movement and music helps PD patients slow the progression and ease symptoms with fewer meds. By Abigail Klein Leichman
September 17, 2015, 7:00 am Diagnostic apps for ADHD, dementia? IBM Research Lab in Haifa is working on technology to develop mobile apps for the diagnosis of two very common brain disorders. By Abigail Klein Leichman
January 27, 2015, 6:00 am World’s smallest, cheapest patch pump for diabetics TouchéMedical is developing a low-cost ‘smart’ patch pump designed for patients of all ages with diabetes, Parkinson’s and other chronic conditions. By Abigail Klein Leichman
October 9, 2014, 6:00 am Why diabetes raises risk of Parkinson’s Critical finding reveals atomic structure of a protein link between Type 2 diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s. By Abigail Klein Leichman
August 26, 2014, 7:00 am Revolutionary stem-cell ALS treatment begins advanced trials BrainStorm’s NurOwn enhanced adult stem cells seem to halt the progression of incurable neurodegenerative diseases. By Abigail Klein Leichman
August 3, 2014, 8:00 am From Parkinson’s to Picasso Israeli study looks at link between Parkinson’s and enhanced creativity. By Karin Kloosterman
March 4, 2014, 12:00 am Israeli, US scientists put heads together for brain study A new Brandeis-Israel research initiative funds two innovative research collaborations in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s to better grasp the science of brain disorders. By Abigail Klein Leichman
July 15, 2013, 4:28 am Can artificial sweetener treat Parkinson’s? Tel Aviv University researchers say mannitol could prevent aggregation of toxic proteins in the brain. By Viva Sarah Press
April 8, 2013, 3:11 am Food supplement can fight Parkinson’s disease Israeli study shows substance produced from beef, seafood and soy delays advance of degenerative brain disorders. By Viva Sarah Press
