Insightec wants to usher in a new era of incisionless surgery
The Israeli company's technology uses the power of focused ultrasound guided by MR imaging to target conditions like essential tremor, Parkinson's disease and neuropathic pain.
This Israeli startup aims to catch disease early with data not diagnostic tests
Medial EarlySign is hoping to leverage the power of artificial intelligence to identify patients at high risk for certain diseases to bend overall cost curve and benefit patients.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Israeli startup gets FDA nod for neuromodulation device to treat migraines
Nerivio Migra consists of a bioelectric patch which is placed on the upper arm and an associated smartphone app which controls the electrical impulses and records data.
Aidoc gets FDA nod for AI pulmonary embolism screening tool
The FDA decision, which builds on a prior approval of the company's algorithm for the detection of intracranial hemorrhages through CT scans, is part of a larger vision sketched out by CEO Elad Walach of plugging new algorithms into the Aidoc system to create a new standard of care in radiology.
Zebra Medical Vision lands FDA approval for AI pneumothorax alert product
The product, HealthPNX, automatically flags findings suggestive of pneumothorax based on chest X-rays or digital radiography scans and informs the medical team.
TytoCare signs first major retail partnership with Best Buy for its self-exam devices
TytoCare's TytoHome product will be offered online through BestBuy.com and brick-and-mortar stores in Minnesota. Availability is also coming soon to locations in California, North Dakota and South Dakota.
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A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
This Israeli startup leverages AI to help pathologists handle their workload
Avi Veidman was prompted to create the Tel Aviv-based company, Nucleai, after witnessing his father anxiously wait about 30 days to receive his biopsy results.
An interesting telemedicine story from Brazil told in Israel
Here's how providers at the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein in Brazil take care of workers on an oil platform away from the continent.
TytoCare is looking to extend the reach of telehealth providers into patient homes
The company raised a $33.5 million Series C round that included participation from rural healthcare system Sanford Health, Chinese insurer Ping An and global pharmacy chain Walgreens.
Healthy.io raises $18M to bring smartphone urinalysis tech to U.S.
Healthy.io's urinalysis testing kit - dubbed Dip.io - uses disposable strips and cups in conjunction with a smartphone camera to read and interpret results.
Maximize Revenue and Patient Care with Strategic Weight Loss Management
We will highlight Build My Health's revenue practice management tools, which could help physician practices add up to $250,000 to their practices.
A cure for spurious medical claims? Here’s one – it’s called good healthcare journalism
An Israeli startup, Accelerated Evolution Biosciences, or AEBi, claimed it has a "complete cure for cancer" on the way. A newspaper gave the company glowing coverage it didn't deserve.
EarlySense secures $39M for patient monitoring solutions
The majority of the funding came from hospital bed manufacturer Hill-Rom and Wells Fargo Strategic Capital, the venture capital and growth equity investment arm of Wells Fargo & Company.
Israeli startup Sweetch leverages AI for diabetes prevention
Earlier this year, the company, which raised $3.5 million in 2016, revealed the findings of a three-month study of its technology conducted at Johns Hopkins University.
IBM and Israeli hospital establish digital health accelerator
The program from IBM Israel and Hadassah Medical Center, which will begin in the first quarter of 2019 and last six months, is open to startups that have completed a post-seed round of financing, according to Israeli publication Globes.
Oculus and VRHealth bring virtual reality to patient care
VRHealth is delivering its virtual reality solutions through Oculus Go and Rift to help patients manage their pain and alleviate their anxiety.