START-UP's first life science venture survey asked all VCs how they feel about the state of the industry. Medical device VCs' answers reveal feelings of being beaten down by the FDA and the recession,
Increasing concerns over the cost and efficacy of spinal procedures have chilled VC interest in spine companies, once the hot growth area in orthopedics. So, if spine is not the answer, where will VCs
by Beth Detuzzi Mergers & Acquisitions American Medical Systems Holdings Inc. & Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. Endo International PLC has agreed to buy American Medical Systems Inc. (pelvic