Gut microbes could be to blame for yoyo obesity
New Weizmann Institute of Science research in mice may in the future help dieters keep post-diet weight off. By Viva Sarah Press NOVEMBER 24, 2016 The phenomenon of weight…
World’s first blood test to aid diagnosis of Parkinson’s
Israeli company expects to begin commercializing its unique assay in 2017, applying for CE clearance in Europe. By Abigail Klein Leichman NOVEMBER 17, 2016 Doctors diagnose as many as 60,000…
In global first, Teva signs deal to market medical marijuana inhaler
Tel Aviv-based Syqe Medical says its device revolutionizes precise delivery of the drug, already in use in Haifa hospital BY SHOSHANNA SOLOMON In a world first, Israel’s Teva Pharmaceutical Industries…
Israel firm has high hopes for new cancer-busting drug
Vascular Biogenics Ltd. believes it has found a way to target blood vessels that feed tumors, impeding growth By SHOSHANNA SOLOMONNovember 30, 2016 For years, scientists have been trying to…
LDS wins medical cannabis marketing deal
LDS Biotech's technology makes it possible to prevent the psychoactive effect of cannabis on users. Israeli drug delivery company LDS Biotech has signed an agreement in which its technology will…
Israeli Startups Take Major Medical Competition By Storm, Win Top Three Awards
By Yonatan Sredni, NoCamels November 30, 2016 Three Israeli medical startups – UpRight, Biop Medical and TytoCare – have won the top awards at the fifth annual MEDICA App Competition for Best Medical…
Topline Results Positive for Alzheimer’s Device, Now Submitted for FDA Clearance
Neuronix Ltd has announced that topline results from its recently completed multinational, randomized clinical trial of the neuroAD Therapy System for patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD) were…
Edwards Lifesciences to buy Israel’s Valtech Cardio for up to $690m
California company also has option to purchase added Valtech technology program, which could bring deal closer to $1b BY SHOSHANNA SOLOMON November 28, 2016 California’s Edwards Lifesciences Corp., a medical…
What if your smartphone is out of touch?
By Beth RoseBBC News In a university lab in Jerusalem two computer science students and their professor have hit upon a potential game-changer in the touchscreen market. With 37 million…
Israeli billionaire Nacht bets big money on another Teva in healthcare
By Tova Cohen | TEL AVIV After helping turn computer security provider Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP.O) into Israel's biggest technology company, billionaire Marius Nacht is seeking to do the…