Medical innovation

He was told his idea was science fiction: Now the tissue he printed restored people's sight

A decade after founding Precise Bio, five patients at Rambam Health Care Campus have already received corneal implants produced by the company. And what about printing other organs?

In a laboratory, during the process of creating an organ. Aryeh Batt of Precise Bio.
The medical team during implantation of the EASEE system at Clalit-Beilinson Hospital. From right: Dr. Idit Tamir, Professor Felix Benninger, Dr. Ilan Goldberg and Dr. Maison Hajj.

Israeli patient receives new non-invasive treatment for epilepsy in first outside Europe

Professor Tal Dvir

New technology emerging from TAU's Sagol Center for Regenerative Medicine

An illustration showing siRNA targeting a cancerous tumor.

Israeli scientists launch worlds-first clinical trial for experimental pancreatic cancer treatment


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.

Breakthrough in HIV cure: Seventh person worldwide appears cured

The man has remained in a state of "viral remission," meaning that repeated tests have not detected any trace of HIV in his body.

 Chinese medical staff test blood samples for HIV/AIDS at a disease prevention and control centre in Nanchang. Chinese medical staff test blood samples for HIV/AIDS at a disease prevention and control centre in Nanchang in eastern China's Jiangxi province in this picture taken on April 11, 2005.

In first, Israeli-invented laser opens blockage in leg arteries of patient, avoiding amputation

Already utilized on 100,00 patients in the US, the device is now approved for use for the first time in Israel. 

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Bnei Zion Medical Center in Haifa: Giving a child painkillers before an operation reduces pain

A separate study showed that children who received spinal anesthesia had lower levels of stress hormones than those with general anesthesia.

 At University of Haifa medical school ceremony on Sunday, June 2, 2024.