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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 424

Insulin

A preterm neonate with a nasogastric tube in an incubator. (Courtesy of Elgan Pharma)
August 29, 2023, 11:33 am
Israeli company nears final hurdle to okay insulin-based preemie therapy
Elgan Pharma uses insulin’s growth factor properties to help the gastrointestinal systems of the tiniest babies develop more quickly and effectively — and get them home sooner
By Renee Ghert-Zand
A diabetic woman injects herself with insulin (dzika_mrowka via iStock by Getty Images)
December 9, 2021, 6:16 pm
Israeli scientists say humans may have ‘backup’ insulin system diabetics could use
Researchers identify insulin-producing apparatus in fetuses that they believe lies ‘dormant’ after birth but may one day be reactivated to address problems
By Nathan Jeffay
Otto Warburg in his laboratory at the Kaiser Wilhelm Institutes. (The German Federal Archives)
September 3, 2021, 10:39 pm
Why the Nazis allowed a Jewish cancer scientist to remain in Berlin during WWII
Sam Apple’s new book ‘Ravenous’ tackles the fascinating scientific nexus between cellular metabolism and oncogenes, warning of a link between excessive sugar consumption and cancer
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Illustrative: A woman injecting Insulin (Tuned_In via iStock by Getty Images)
November 25, 2020, 6:36 am
Oral insulin, by Israeli mom-son team, starts final trials to become world’s 1st
CEO says pills, which can replace many injections, will help ‘hundreds of millions of diabetics worldwide,’ sending insulin directly to the liver and reducing weight gain
By Nathan Jeffay
An ultra-Orthodox woman is brought to a Jerusalem court on July 29, 2018, under charges of abusing her children by injecting them with insulin (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 22, 2019, 2:20 am
Woman convicted of child abuse after injecting healthy son with insulin
Actions by Jerusalem mother brought one-year-old’s blood sugar levels dangerously low, in supposed ploy to falsely claim welfare benefits
By ToI Staff
An ultra-Orthodox woman is brought to the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court, on July 3, 2018, under charges of abusing her children by injecting them with insulin to making false claims of diabetes for National Insurance money. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90 )
August 19, 2018, 3:27 pm
Woman indicted for child abuse after allegedly injecting son with insulin
Jerusalem ultra-Orthodox mother of 10 charged with five counts of suspected assault of 1-year-old
By ToI Staff
Illustration: A meal with a well-done steak. (Chen Leopold/Flash 90)
April 15, 2018, 8:47 am
Israeli study links well done red meat to liver disease risk
University of Haifa researchers find that those who like their meat thoroughly cooked are more likely to develop non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
By Michael Bachner
Insulog's clip on device helps keep track of insulin doses (Courtesy)
December 8, 2016, 12:11 pm
Israel smart tracker aims to keep tabs on insulin shots
Device snaps on to disposable insulin pens, helps patients monitor dosage times and quantities
By Shoshanna Solomon
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