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Microbot Medical® Aligns with Recently Adopted Policy of the Largest U.S.-Based Medical Association to Expand Protection for Healthcare Professionals from Ionizing Radiation
LIBERTY® Endovascular Robotic System’s Capability to Reduce Radiation Exposure Appeals to Hospitals and Healthcare ProvidersHINGHAM, Mass., March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microbot Medical Inc. (Nasdaq: MBOT), developer and distributor of the innovative LIBERTY® Endovascular Robotic System, commends the American Medical Association’s (AMA) expanding efforts to protect health care professionals from ionizing radiation. In late 2025, the AMA adopted a new policy to strengthen protections for he
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