Empowerment. A word that is no stranger to our times. Often used in socio-political discourse to advance the cause of vulnerable groups, empowerment can be briefly defined as the act of giving someone more control over their situation. Terms like personal empowerment and female empowerment can be well heard on…

We promise, this is our last piece on patient empowerment (for now). But this one is a little bit different, this one shows the other side of the coin. As repeatedly outlined in our previous articles, patient empowerment is a complex dynamic process that gives more control to patients and…

Patient empowerment is a complex result of interacting dynamics and relationships that create a new empowering reality for the patient. In our previous piece on patient empowerment, we defined what patient empowerment is and highlighted its importance in the industry. We also described some factors that are vital for patient…

The journey towards the empowered patient, where are we now? Empowerment. A word that is no stranger to our times. Often used in socio-political discourse to advance the cause of vulnerable groups, empowerment can be briefly defined as the act of giving someone more control over their situation. …

Helping pregnant users understand their genetic tests. Context The Non-invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) is a screening method that helps to determine if the baby is at risk for genetic abnormalities, such as chromosomal disorders, in the first trimester of pregnancy. NIPT is an elective test that can be strongly recommended by…

Medical researcher or non-profit volunteer? How can two unrelated positions in completely different fields have some things in common? Article written by Sidra Raslan, medical researcher at Medicus AI. Upon graduating, I was presented with two opportunities, which I still carry to the present day. One, to be a full-time…

21 years into the 21st century, the next step in the human evolution path is taking shape. It is now clear that evolution cannot take place by relying solely on the real world. Virtual reality and the digital world are increasingly taking over, driven by the human desire to have…

How can femtech enhance women’s special journey to delivery? How can it help them start that journey when they’re having difficulties in conceiving? A common understatement that you may hear these days is that the world has been affected by the Pandemic. Let’s get something straight, the world has not…

Breaking down the ongoing disruption in diagnostics The lab today is a complex environment, with several verticals and specialties that make up the industry. Of course, different labs focus on different services, yet, it’s important to grasp the opportunities for innovation and imagination within each service offered to a patient. …