Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa's premium source for tracking life-sciences deals, the bimonthly Pacts In Medtech feature highlights notable technology alliances, research and development partnerships and commercial collaborations. This edition covers industry pacts that were signed in July and August 2019.

In this month's issue of Start-Up, we profile Cenna Biosciences, Entac Medical, Hemovent, MediBeacon and Quartet Medicine.

The Optical Renal Function Monitor from MediBeacon Inc. could overcome the shortcomings of blood tests to measure renal function by using an external light sensor placed on the skin, and then administering a proprietary biocompatible tracer. The technology can measure kidney function in real time at the point of care.

The Optical Renal Function Monitor from MediBeacon Inc. could overcome the shortcomings of blood tests to measure renal function by using an external light sensor placed on the skin, and then administering a proprietary biocompatible tracer. The technology can measure kidney function in real time at the point of care.