Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infections are deadly for patients and expensive for hospitals to treat. Current methods of detecting MRSA are plagued with significant numbers of false-positive results. Molecular Detection Inc.’s Detect-Ready screening assay is designed to distinguish accurately if a positive result indicates the presence of MRSA or a combination of different bacteria, some of which may not be resistant to antibiotics. The test can be run with equipment found in most clinical laboratories, enabling hospitals to make informed clinical decisions about the best way to treat patients.

START-UP's comprehensive review of emerging life science companies that have received venture funding during the month, including companies within the in vitro diagnostics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and research/analytical equipment & supplies sectors.

This Month's Profile Group, Hand Hygiene Surveillance Start-Ups, features profiles of BioVigil Systems, GLANTA, HanGenix and Proventix. Plus these Start-Ups Across Health Care: Cutting Edge Spine, Enterome, Molecular Dectecion and Transcatheter Technologies.

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