The Artificial Pancreas: A Race To The Finish
Executive Summary
The race to develop a fully functional artificial pancreas for patients with diabetes is entering the later stages, and the first such device could be ready for regulatory submission in the next few years. Medtronic has achieved notable success in this area to date, but positive clinical studies have put J&J in a good position as well, and the medical community is watching closely as the major developments in this groundbreaking endeavor continue to move forward.
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