Start-Up Previews (7/06)
Executive Summary
A preview of the emerging health care companies profiled in the current, all profiles issue of Start-Up. This month's profile groups: Post-Macugen, Still In-Licensing to Uncover Value in Ophthalmology, Neurostimulation's Billion Dollar Markets, and Antibacterial Drug Development. Plus these Start-Up Across Health Care: Ascenta Therapeutics, CircuLite, CoroNovative and Endovalve.
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Neurostimulation Market Expanding
According to Medtech Insight’s recently published report, US Markets for Neurostimulation Products, the frontier for neural stimulation is expanding rapidly, representing a $628 million market in 2006 that is forecast to grow by over 20% each year to produce sales approaching $2 billion in 2012. Topics discussed include implantable pulse generators, device reimbursement, and current and emerging applications for neurostimulation.
MoCRA’s Adulteration Ambiguity And FDA’s New Cosmetic Recall Authority: Attorney Weighs In
The US FDA should use guidance or rulemaking to clarify MoCRA provisions related to adulteration, Amin Wasserman Gurnani attorney Angela Diesch suggested at the Independent Beauty Association’s Cosmetics Convergence Spring Symposium. Attendees also sought her take on whether the agency’s new recall authority is likely to spell an increase in cosmetic product recalls.
Medtronic Launches Remote Live-Stream Surgery, New AI Capabilities
Medtronic will launch a new feature that allows for live streaming of surgical procedures in more than 20 countries and the addition of 14 AI-driven algorithms to enhance surgical workflow.