(Thanks to Israel21c) Even if you need a major operation – such as a caesarian – Israel’s IonMed will ensure you won’t have unsightly scars from the stitches. BioWeld1 uses cold plasma (partly ionized gas) to weld together the openings … Continue reading →

Israel’s Eon Surgical has developed technology to perform microlaparoscopy – a single minimally invasive surgical procedure through a tiny incision in the abdomen. Even before selling its first product, Eon has been bought by US giant Teleflex, indicating that Eon’s … Continue reading →

(Thanks to Israel21c) The Inspiromatic smart dry-powder inhaler for children from Israel’s Inspiro Medical has just passed a critical clinical trial at Schneider Children’s Medical Center in Petah Tikvah. The Inspiromatic has an internal micro controller and flow sensor that … Continue reading →

The Amity platform from Israel’s Xorcom provides 24/7 remote supervision for the elderly or infirm, whether they are alone, in sheltered accommodation, or a hospital or nursing home. Sensors and cameras monitor pulse rate, breathing, movement; even checking if the … Continue reading →

Israel’s BioLineRx has licensed its BL-8030 oral treatment for the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) to China’s Jiangsu Chia-tai Tianqing. Approximately 43 million Chinese suffer from Hepatitis C – a chronic and debilitating disease. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000851299&fid=1725

At the “Moscow Days in Israel” economic conference in Tel Aviv, Mark Groysman of Africa Israel announced plans to develop oncology centers in Moscow. Over 500,000 Russians contract cancer each year, where there is a lack of medical devices, equipment, … Continue reading →

(Thanks to Israel21c) Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered a protein code-named PEDF that treats pain and fertility problems in women suffering from angiogenesis of the uterus. It can also cure potentially life-threatening side effects caused by IVF treatments. … Continue reading →