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Predicting the response to cancer treatment

Israel’s Oncohost is working with Israel’s Technion to develop cutting-edge technology to characterize, analyze and predict patient response and resistance to cancer therapy. This enables personalized treatment strategies with improved outcomes & reduced side effects. http://oncohost.com/ https://www.jpost.com/Jpost-Tech/Hillels-Tech-Corner-Cancer-treatment-personalized-610032

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The signature of cancer cells

Researchers at Israel’s Technion Institute have used artificial intelligence and big data to decode the unique signatures of certain cancer cells. The resulting technology – dubbed a “computerized pathologist” –could significantly boost development of personalized cancer treatments. https://www.israel21c.org/deep-learning-tech-reveals-personal-id-of-cancer-cells/

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Software to monitor cancer patients at home

I reported previously (see here) on Israeli startup Telesofia when it developed personalized medical videos. Now Israel’s Sheba Medical Center is to pilot Telesofia’s tele-medicine software for cancer patients at home to communicate with doctors about chemotherapy side effects. https://www.timesofisrael.com/oncologist-startup-develop-software-that-monitors-cancer-patients-at-home/

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Novartis backs Israeli anti-cancer biotech

I reported previously (see here) on Israeli biotech Ayala and its personalized cancer treatment. It is already partnering with Bristol-Myers Squibb. Now multinational Novartis has made a $|10 million investment in Ayala, focusing on the aggressive blood cancer multiple myeloma. … Continue reading

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Tiny barcodes record effectiveness of cancer treatments

Scientists at Israel’s Technion Institute have developed nano-packages of different anti-cancer treatments that are tagged with synthetic DNA sequences. Released into the bloodstream and collected 48 hours later, they identify which treatments are most effective. http://www.technion.ac.il/en/2016/11/personalized-cancer-therapy/

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Advancing cancer detection

Israeli biotech Rosetta Genomics boosted its molecular diagnostics capability by purchasing PersonalizeDx in the United States. Rosetta also received US patent protection for its cancer tests. http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150414005159/en/Rosetta-Genomics-Completes-Acquisition-PersonalizeDx#.VVzo8VIpqSp   http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150513005723/en/Rosetta-Genomics-Receives-Additional-U.S.-Patent-Protection#.VVzpr1IpqSp

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A platform to analyse cancer

(thanks to NoCamels) IBM Haifa has been developing its Clinical Genomics platform since 2007. It has announced that it can now deliver personal treatment recommendations based on an automated interpretation of pathology guidelines, as well as cases documented in hospital … Continue reading

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A very personal gift

Keren Urzach from Jerusalem celebrated her bat mitzvah and gave a gift instead of receiving one. Her long hair was made into a wig for a 13-year old girl who went bald due to cancer treatment. http://www.jpost.com/JewishWorld/JewishNews/Article.aspx?id=225684

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Precision medicine for infectious diseases

Personally tailored treatments for cancer patients are well known. Now Tel Aviv University researchers propose a similar approach to fighting infections. Two immune markers in the blood indicate which medication and dosage can best fight the pathogen and repair the … Continue reading

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Speak to an AI expert anytime

Israel’s Wolfson Medical Center in Holon is using artificial intelligence to monitor female cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in partnership with Israel’s XOLTAR ai. Patients receive personal, round-the-clock support tailored to their individual needs based on AI analyzed data. https://nocamels.com/2023/05/cancer-patients-get-revolutionary-ai-carers/ https://xoltar.com/ … Continue reading

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