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AION Labs biotech startups

I24 broadcast its first “INNOV’NATION” program (Tues 9pm IST). It featured several interesting biotech companies. E.g., AION Labs (see here previously) which now has nine startups in its portfolio. These include Cassidy Bio which is developing the first AI platform … Continue reading

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US approval for kidney tumor ablation platform

Israel’s Techsomed (see here previously) has received US FDA approval for its BioTraceIO360 software platform to be used to burn or freeze kidney tumors. The device was previously approved only for destroying liver tumors. https://evtoday.com/news/techsomeds-biotraceio360-platform-cleared-for-kidney-ablation-indication

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Breakthrough device for dialysis patients

Israel’s PatenSee (see here previously) has received US FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for its non-contact vascular access (VA) management technology designed for patients undergoing hemodialysis. Its imaging & AI warns of fistula deterioration. https://patensee.com/patensee-breakthrough/

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Fetal monitoring for US women

Following 4 major US trials, the ES device from Israel’s Pulsenmore (see here previously) has received US-FDA approval. It allows pregnant US women to carry out ultrasound fetal monitoring at home and will expand access to prenatal care in areas … Continue reading

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Analyzing skin medications in 10 minutes

Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed mass spectrometry imaging (MSI), combined with an automated computational tool, to quickly analyze how topical medications, from antifungal creams to anti-aging serums, navigate and absorb the layers of the skin. https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-872410

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Kazakhstan joins Abraham Accords

Kazakhstan officially joined the Abraham Accords following a trilateral phone call between US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. President Trump stated it would be the “first of many”. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-873025

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Love and resilience

Beautiful true life story of two Israelis who found love during IDF service. He built a path over muddy land so he could visit her. They then both began studying at Israel’s Technion. He was called up after 7 Oct … Continue reading

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Floyd is World Champion for Israel

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather (see here previously) received the ‘World Champion for Israel’ award at the RJC conference in Las Vegas. “I will always be the voice for the people in Israel.”, he said. In 2024, Mayweather dedicated the ‘Floyd … Continue reading

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Avi Abelow is the Lion of Zion

This year’s Lion of Zion prize in memory of Ari Fuld, was awarded to Avi Abelow, Fuld’s friend since childhood and a prominent Israel advocate in his own right. Avi continues Fuld’s legacy through his Pulse of Israel Show and … Continue reading

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Finding happiness in Israel

Stephen Pohlmann writes why he is so pleased that he made Aliyah from the UK. https://www.jpost.com/aliyah/article-872178

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