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A Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket lifts off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. The payload is the 17th batch of approximately 60 satellites for SpaceX's Starlink broadband network. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
March 24, 2022, 12:58 pm
Space the next frontier for cancer treatment?
Experiment with cancer drug Doxil is now back on Earth, undergoing analysis
By Nathan Jeffay
Illustrative image: A doctor evaluates results of magnetic resonance imaging of a brain. (iStock via Getty Images)
March 15, 2022, 4:58 pm
MS study shows brain repair by stem cells
Israeli inventors say therapy may ‘dramatically improve’ patients’ lives
By Nathan Jeffay
Pregnant patient and Ukrainian refugee Sarah Misk using Sheba Beyond’s telehealth technology in Kishinev, Moldova, March 2, 2022. (Sheba Medical Center)
March 14, 2022, 1:12 pm
Doctors in Israel care for Ukrainians 2000km away
Using telehealth systems built in Israel, physicians remotely examine refugees on the Ukraine-Moldova border
By Nathan Jeffay
A hyperbaric chamber. (Courtesy of Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine)
March 8, 2022, 4:28 pm
Israeli study: oxygen therapy working for PTSD
Veterans made such good progress that they were no longer deemed to have PTSD by end of course
By Nathan Jeffay
Professor Richard Bittar (top left) and Senator Wendy Askew (top right) during the online meeting.
November 24, 2021, 9:00 am
Israeli treatment for tremors
By Shane Desiatnik
Dr Deborah Burnett. Photo: Garvan Institute of Medical Research
November 15, 2021, 11:00 am
‘A vaccine that won’t need updating’
Jewish scientist Dr Deborah Burnett of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research is at the forefront of research that could result in the next generation of variant-proof COVID-19 vaccines.
By Gareth Narunsky
September 13, 2021, 3:30 pm
Bringing traditional Chinese medicine to modern Australia
The healing properties of Chinese medicine have long been known and practised in Asia and in parts of the Western world. The AJN chats to Daniel Spigelman of Purple Cloud Institute about the powerful effects of Chinese medicine.
By AJN STAFF
Rabbi Elton rolls up his sleeve.
August 5, 2021, 12:00 am
‘It’s our best shot’
The AJN has partnered with the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies on a new campaign to encourage as many people as possible in the Jewish community to get vaccinated during August.
By Gareth Narunsky
Dr Ruth Perets.
March 15, 2021, 12:05 pm
Tackling ovarian cancer
Statistics show that each day in Australia, four women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and three will die from the disease.
By Peter Kohn
Jack Gance (left) with Tommy Huppert.
March 10, 2021, 11:59 am
New cannabis sale rules hailed
Under the agreement, Cannatrek will work with Chemist Warehouse to develop and bring new products to market, including CBD.
By Peter Kohn
Dr Lamm's discovery could enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy. Photo: Supplied
January 20, 2021, 12:00 am
Israeli scientist’s cancer breakthrough
Noa Lamm and her team have made a key finding that explains chemotherapy resistance in patients undergoing treatment.
By Gareth Narunsky
December 21, 2019, 8:49 pm
A hero of the early days of AIDS
The community is mourning the loss of Professor Ron Penny, after he passed away on Shabbat.
By Joshua Levi
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