Trials of Israel’s Given Imaging’s unique endoscopic capsule camera have begun in Japan where more than 42,000 people died from colorectal cancer in 2009. The disease can be prevented through early detection. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000698120&fid=1725

Israel’s Arineta Ltd has 18 patents for its development of a CT-scanner that can quickly image the entire cardiac space in a single 3D image. It emits far less radiation than full body scanners and can capture much higher quality … Continue reading →

The University of Haifa is developing an integrated system to allow patients to lead normal lives, yet still receive updates and medical advice in real time outside clinically controlled environments. The EU has granted the project 6 million Euros over … Continue reading →

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Krystexxa (pegloticase) for the treatment of gout patients. The drug was developed using Israel’s Bio-Technology General’s expertise in production and purification of recombinant proteins for parenteral use. http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm225810.htm