University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Devices & Diagnostics, Startups
New device uses sensors to evaluate and treat patients who have trouble swallowing
A Wisconsin startup focused on retraining weakened mouth muscles that cause people to have difficulty […]
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Devices & Diagnostics, Hospitals
Device startup aims to reduce blood loss, procedure times in liver resection for cancer patients
Managing blood loss is one of the biggest challenges in liver resection procedures that involve […]
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UW chairman takes heat over royalties from Medtronic
The old Medtronic Infuse controversy is being stirred up again. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel today […]
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Ultrasound software firm Echometrix to raise $1 million
Madison-based Echometrix expects to offer EchoSoft, software to improve ultrasound diagnosis and management of tendon and ligament injuries, by year’s end, said CEO Sam Adams. Last week, the four-year-old startup filed Securities and Exchange Commission documents seeking to raise $1 million toward that goal.
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Top University of Minnesota research official fires back at critical legislators
Tim Mulcahy’s eyes lit up as the thought suddenly seized him. “Here’s what we can […]
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I-Q Corridor is the stuff of dreamers. Oh, but what a dream!
Ever heard of the I-Q Corridor? Unless you’re an economic development geek, probably not. The […]
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Stratatech raises $3M for human skin substitute
Stratatech Corp. has raised $3 million to continue developing a genetically engineered human skin substitute, […]
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Angel investment tax credit in Minnesota: The Burden of Proof
Rep. Ann Lenczewski’s opposition to angel credits flies in the face of evidence, experts, and the collective political and business will of Minnesota.
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University of Minnesota and developers plan $20M venture fund to anchor major science park
The park should be Minnesota’s answer to Research Triangle Park in North Carolina, a place where academics, scientists, investors and entrepreneurs converge to create breakthrough innovations developed and sold by homegrown companies, said Peter Bianco, director of lifescience business development of Halleland Health Consulting in Minneapolis. Bianco is spearheading the project.
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Trayt Health Seeks to Increase Access to Diagnoses and Treatments
CEO Malekeh Amini explains how Trayt Health can bridge the gap for patients seeking neurological care.
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MedCity morning read, Wednesday, March 4
A Harvard Medical School Student caused a stir four years ago that has grown into a movement against drug company involvement with medical faculty. Medical schools at Harvard and the University of Wisconsin-Madison are considering strengthening conflict-of-interest rules that guide doctor relationships with drug and medical device companies.