Medical innovation

Iran-born anti-regime Nasdaq biotech investor says he is trying to cure ‘two cancers’ - interview

Iran-born US biotech CEO Amir Heshmatpour says his Nasdaq-listed brain cancer company will begin treating patients in Israel within weeks, as he also voices support for ending Iran’s clerical rule.

Amir Heshmatpour.
ENDOART, A synthetic endothelial layer for the treatment of chronic corneal edema.

Israeli firm receives FDA approval to begin clinical trial of chronic corneal edema treatment

Medex launches in Australia with first-ever events in Sydney

MedEx Launches in Australia with First-Ever Events in Sydney and Melbourne

Cancer ilustration image.

New and improved ‘killer’ cells show promise in staving off cancer spread - study


Israeli medical startup announces new NIS 1 b. valuation, 43% increase in revenue

Sofwave, an Israeli startup specializing in aesthetic medical devices, reported that its second-quarter revenue was $21 million and gross profits of $15 million.

Sofwave’s SUPERB™ device.

Virtual world enters treatment rooms: VR glasses reduce anxiety among patients in Israel

Hospitals and health insurance providers are integrating VR technology into routine medical treatments.

A patient at Clalit before a blood test.

Meuhedet launches AI-powered service for members

This new service enables members to ask questions, receive information, and perform medical-related tasks explained in simple terms, without navigating complex menus

 Meuhedet launches new AI system to help members interact with their HMO.

Bridging Science and Medicine: The Richter Institute for Medicine of the Future

This Institute is a milestone in the efforts of Tel Aviv University (TAU) to unite scientific inquiry with clinical care

 TAU biomed students in advanced labs

Sheba received a grant of NIS 10 million to establish a groundbreaking medical innovation center

Sheba BioConvergence Hub – a unique center that will focus on collaborations between researchers, doctors, academia, medical industries, and technology bodies.

 Sheba BioConvergence Hub

Revolution in the world of medicine? The Israeli startup expands its activity

RespirAI Medical, a digital health startup, is expanding its clinical activity to advance innovation in treating chronic respiratory diseases.

 Ofir Shachaf, Partner at the venture capital fund eHealth Ventures; RespirAI founders Nimrod Ben-Nun, CEO, and Asaf Gor, VP R&D; Talor Zakash, Partner at eHealth Ventures

MDI Expo 2025 Medical Technologies Conference to be held in mid-February at Avenue Events Center

Among the speakers at the conference: Prof. Zeev Rotstein, former CEO of Sheba and Hadassah hospitals; Ruti Keidar, Head of Healthcare at Microsoft EMEA; and Aviram Suchard, CEO of Philips Israel.

 Medical Technologies Conference

Nefesh B’Nefesh to hold MedEx event for West Coast physicians and medical Professionals

The event, led by Israel’s Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, Ministry of Health, and Nefesh B’Nefesh, in partnership with the Jewish Agency, will tackle the shortage of medical personnel in Israel.

Nefesh B'Nefesh Co-Founders, Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart; Minister of Aliyah and Integration, Ofir Sofer; Director General of the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, Avichai Kahana; and MK Yonatan Mashriki, Knesset Health Committee Chairman with medical professionals.

FDA backs Somite.ai's new drug for rare children's muscle disease

AI-driven biotech Somite.ai scores dual FDA designations for its novel treatment, potentially fast-tracking hope for families battling this severe genetic disorder.

 SOMITE AI FOUNDERS

Why Israel's advanced emergency dispatch system outperforms 911 - opinion

Despite Israel's cutting-edge multi-number dispatch system proving highly efficient, there are calls to switch to a 911 model. Explore why Israel’s existing setup silences these calls.

Israel has one of the most technologically advanced dispatch systems for its fire, police and emergency medical services, says the writer.