Author: OurCrowd

[MeMed in EIN Newswire] MeMed awarded US BARDA contract to demonstrate clinical utility of the FDA-cleared MeMed BV® test for distinguishing bacterial from viral infections

Oct 24, 2023 |

/EIN News/ — TIRAT CARMEL, Israel; BOSTON, MA – 24 October, 2023 – MeMed, a leader in host response technologies, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract valued at $727,799 by the Division of Research, Innovation, and Ventures (DRIVe) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). The contract will support the execution of a randomized controlled trial designed to build on existing clinical utility data demonstrating that MeMed BV can improve patient outcomes. Read more...

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[D-ID in TechCrunch] D-ID’s newest app uses AI to make videos from photographs

Oct 24, 2023 |

D-ID, the Tel Aviv-based startup best known as the tech behind those viral videos of animated family photos, is bringing its AI video technology to a new mobile app, launching today. Originally available as a web platform, D-ID’s Creative Reality Studio allows users to upload a still image and script and then turn that into an AI-generated video. The technology can be used to create digital representations of themselves, historical figures, fictional characters, presenters or brand ambassadors. Read...

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[Alpha Tau in GlobeNewswire] Former U.S. Commissioner of Food and Drug Administration Stephen M. Hahn, M.D. appointed to Alpha Tau advisory board

Oct 24, 2023 |

JERUSALEM, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alpha Tau Medical Ltd. (“Alpha Tau”, or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DRTS, DRTSW), the developer of the innovative alpha-radiation cancer therapy Alpha DaRT™, announced today that Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., former commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), has joined its Scientific Advisory Board. A distinguished expert in the field of radiation oncology and translational/clinical research, and a renowned physician, Dr. Hahn brings a wealth of regulatory and scientific experience to the Company as it advances its Alpha DaRT technology towards FDA clearance. Read...

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[RideVision in Fast Company] Here’s how AI is driving road safety in the Middle East

Oct 23, 2023 |

In August, Dubai made a significant stride in its road safety push by introducing AI-powered pedestrian crossings that incorporate interactive warning systems in accident-prone areas. Last week, Dubai Police unveiled a new mechanism for managing minor traffic accidents by leveraging AI technologies. The new mechanism analyzes minor accidents and instantly issues reports to drivers without human intervention. Read more...

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[Intuition Robotics in USA Today] These are the best accessibility products of 2023

Oct 23, 2023 |

Reviewed continues to expand upon its strong commitment to the disability community in its coverage of adaptive products and accessible living. Each year we’re surprised and delighted by what we encounter in this ever-growing and oh-so-necessary market. Mainstays like hands-free shoes are still important, of course. But for Best of Year 2023, we’ve also chosen to highlight innovations in categories such as adaptive clothing, social learning, sensory tools, and more. Read more...

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