Monthly Archives: July 2017

Diagnosing heart attacks when it happens

Israel’s CorAlert is developing a non-invasive monitor that can diagnose heart failure in real-time. Sensors on the arm and chest, a pressure cuff and a proprietary algorithm estimate Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Pressure (LVEDP), an indicator of heart failure.  CorAlert’s CEO … Continue reading

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Father’s brain injury triggers brain rehab startup

After her father suffered a brain injury, Israeli neuroscientist Son Preminger founded Intendu – which has developed motion-based adaptive video games for brain training and rehabilitation. These adapt in real time to the cognitive and physical abilities of the user. … Continue reading

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Life is a see-saw

When Israeli charity Ezer Mizion told a young law student she was a 100% bone marrow match for a 40-year-old female cancer patient, she jumped at the chance to save a life.  But the patient’s health deteriorated and the operation … Continue reading

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We never stop innovating to save lives

Eli Beer explains how the United Hatzalah model of life-saving has revolutionized the field of pre-ambulatory emergency care in Israel and the impact that it is making around the world. The latest 180 new ambucycles was the largest dedication of … Continue reading

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Massive investment in Israeli Life Sciences

Israeli Life Sciences companies received $823 million in funds last year, representing 20% of all investments in Israeli high-tech. There are currently around 1,350 active life-sciences companies in Israel – of which 42% are in the medical devices sub-sector. https://www.israel21c.org/823m-flowed-into-israeli-life-sciences-in-the-past-year/

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Syrian refugees meet Israel’s Dream Doctors

This video features two of Israel’s medical clowns – one Jewish and one Christian Arab – who bring relief and break down social barriers, one giant puffy red nose at a time. They may look silly, but they are revolutionizing … Continue reading

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