Start-Up News November 2006
Executive Summary
Advances in imaging technologies mean that tiny lung nodules can now be detected, creating a need for technologies for diagnosing and treating lung cancer at early stages. Median Technologies, in computer-assisted detection, PneumRx, with a better biopsy tool, and Perceptronix Medical and Menssana Research, with novel diagnostics, hope to help here.
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