Tennessee startup Ariste Medical recently received $4.6 million in a Series A to develop a hernia mesh that slowly diffuses drugs into the system, so as to prevent infections in the abdomen. There’s a high rate of infection following hernia surgery; The company’s overall aim is to upgrade “legacy” devices – standard implants like mesh and the like […]
Those with drug-resistant hypertension have generally only been able to control high blood pressure through lifestyle modifications – watching salt intake, keeping slim, crossing fingers. Bay Area startup Vascular Dynamics has developed an investigational device, called the MobiusHD implant, to help this high blood pressure set – and is raising a pretty hefty equity round, according to a […]
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.