Monthly Archives: January 2020

Wear your heart on your sleeve

The wearable wristband from Israel’s CardiaCare treats atrial fibrillation (rapid and irregular heartbeats). It combines advanced sensors, AI algorithms and neuromodulation stimulus to restore heart rate and rhythm. CardiaCare won 2019 Innovation in Cardiovascular Interventions Technology. https://www.my-cardiacare.com/

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We heard you’re not well

Several Israeli companies (see here) have AI technology to detect health issues by monitoring the voice of the patient. Now, two of them (Beyond Verbal and Healthymize) have merged to form Vocalis Health. Its initial focus is on cardiovascular and … Continue reading

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New hospital in Samaria

Israel is building a new medical center in Sha’ar Binyamin, Samaria, about 15 minutes from Jerusalem. It will serve the 150,000 residents of Binyamin, Israel’s largest region, where a new medical school opened in Ariel recently. The hospital will save … Continue reading

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CT scans to save Israelis from lung cancer

Israel’s Health Ministry has approved a 3-year pilot program for early detection of lung cancer. Those at high-risk of lung cancer (age 55 – 75, heavy smokers and ex-smokers) will receive low-intensity CT scans. It could save many of Israel’s … Continue reading

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AI-powered cancer diagnostics

Israel’s Ibex Medical (see here) has deployed its Second Read cancer diagnostic system at Israel’s Maccabi  Health company. It is the first Artificial Intelligence-powered lab for diagnosis of breast cancer biopsies. https://ibex-ai.com/press/the-ibex-second-read-system-for-breast-is-now-deployed-at-maccabis-pathology-institute-making-it-the-first-lab-in-the-world-to-implement-ai-powered-cancer-diagnostics-for-breast-bio/

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Micro robot is revealed

Israel’s Microbot Medical previously demonstrated a prototype of its self-cleaning shunt for cleaning blockages in the brain (see here). At the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Microbot demonstrated LIBERTY – the world’s first fully disposable robotic system for endovascular procedures. https://microbotmedical.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/microbot-medical-unveil-worlds-first-fully-disposable-robotic … Continue reading

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Discovery prevents preemie lung collapse

Scientists at Israel’s Technion Institute built a 3D model of the lungs of a premature baby. They discovered that in standard respirators for babies an air jet could cause damage to the infant. They have now recommended reconfiguring the air … Continue reading

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A clearer future for children

Israel’s NovaSight has developed two products: EyeSwift uses eye-tracking technology to detect multiple vision problems in children (e.g. lazy-eye and squints). CureSight treats lazy-eye using 3D image algorithms and variable focusing, while the child watches entertaining videos. https://nova-sight.com/about/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5HnxVW_JUo

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The doctor can see you now

Israel’s RSIP Vision has developed an Artificial Intelligence-based image analysis solution for tissue diagnosis.  It assists doctors in multiple medical imaging fields: e.g. cardiology, pulmonology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, radiology, robotic surgery, microscopy and more. https://www.rsipvision.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmCI2hBLrok

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Completing the daily Talmud study program

Israeli cities have been celebrating the world-wide completion of Daf Yomi (a page a day) study of the Talmud. The program takes 7.5 years. Thousands attended the Siyum HaShas (end of Talmud) ceremony at Jerusalem’s International Conference Center. http://rjstreets.com/2020/01/08/a-tale-of-two-hadrans-in-jerusalem-talmud-torah/ https://baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=37&ARTICLE_ID=125970

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