Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Dealmaking column is a survey of recent health care transactions listed by relevant industry segment – In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals – and then categorized by type – Acquisition, Alliance, or Financing. This month’s column covers deals announced June-August 2014.

Brief summaries of recent clinical developments in the device industry, including a new electronic wound monitor, a tiny radio with medical potential, cutting-edge diabetes research, and advanced imaging for cancer detection and treatment.

Summarizing the month in European dealmaking.

Pharmaceuticals for diabetic nephropathy