Start-Up Spotlight 2018: Biosensors, Hemodynamic Monitor, Catheter-Based Technologies, And Big Data Shine Brightest

The most widely-read 2018 Start-Up Spotlight profiles pointed to a diversity of reader interest -- biosensors, catheters, and AI and big data.

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As we look toward 2019 to spotlight the most innovative start-ups in the medtech space, Medtech Insight is reflecting on 2018 to see which companies piqued the highest interest among readers.

California-based Two Pore Guys Inc.'s developed digital, hand-held single-molecule biosensor technology took the top spot among all Start-Up Spotlight...

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