Start-ups developing technologies to help hospitals avoid preventable medical errors known as “never events” are developing solutions to nosocomial infections, retained surgical objects, pressure ulcers, and medication errors.

Over a decade ago, the New England Journal of Medicine published a study identifying tight glycemic control in the intensive care unit as a critical step to improving patient outcomes. Today, a small pack of companies is trying to finally deliver on the promise.

Over a decade ago, the New England Journal of Medicine published a study identifying tight glycemic control in the intensive care unit as a critical step to improving outcomes. Today, GlySure and others are working on continuous glucose monitoring for the critical care environment to help deliver on that promise.

A roundup of recent medtech mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and financings.