Israel’s Momentis Surgical (see here previously) now has US FDA approval for its 2nd-generation Anovo® robotic surgical platform. The new version has haptic feedback, allowing the surgeon to “feel” what he is doing. Also, new video and annotation features help … Continue reading →

Israel’s Polyrizon is developing innovative medical device hydrogels delivered in the form of nasal sprays. These can trap incoming pathogens to protect individuals, but also deliver medicines efficiently into the bloodstream to treat disease. Polyrizon has raised $4.2 million on … Continue reading →

United Hatzalah, Israel’s leading volunteer emergency response organization, reported that it had recruited 1,000 new volunteers this year, bringing its total to 8,000. President and founder, Eli Beer, said “it is inspiring to see how so many people from all … Continue reading →

The Dangoor Health-Tech Academy is a partnership between the UK-Israel Tech Hub and the Dangoor Foundation. It will select 8 Israeli startups for each 8-week cohort beginning in January. The first cohort will focus on AI or automation to revolutionize … Continue reading →

Tel Aviv University scientists previously discovered a link between mutations in the Shank3 gene and autism (see here). They recently identified the brain mechanisms involved and inserted DNA that regenerated normal Shank3 protein and restored brain function. It could lead … Continue reading →

Israel’s Pulsimore has renewed and expanded its strategic partnership with Israel’s Clalit Health Services (see here previously). Over the next five years, Pulsenmore will supply 25,000 units of its advanced home ultrasound devices to Clalit pre-natal mothers. https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/pulsenmore-expands-partnership-with-clalit-health-services-to-deliver-25-000-home-ultrasound-devices-for-remote-prenatal-care-302290437.html?tc=eml_cleartime