AdvaMed 2015: Innovation Spotlight On Diabetes, Heart Failure Start-Ups
Executive Summary
Medtech start-ups continue to bring fresh ideas and new approaches to a market that is continually looking for better and cheaper treatment options. The device industry’s major trade association recently featured dozens of start-ups at its annual conference, and companies offering new solutions to battle chronic diseases were among the highlights.
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