Israeli-developed device aims to replace doctors, cut primary care costs
By Reuters
25 August 2017 |
5:37 am
An Israeli telemedicine company is looking to replace some of the billions of face-to-face doctor visits, with a new device that allows patients an accurate self-examination from home.
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