As the life sciences (pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medical sectors) M&A reaches new heights, there seems to be no end in sight for life sciences companies' hunger for acquisitions. 94% of life sciences companies are planning to make an acquisition in the next year, with 91% of US respondents expecting these to be cross-border transactions, according to a global study of 100 senior executives at life sciences companies by global law firm Reed Smith, commissioned by Mergermarket.
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20 Promising Canadian Digital Health Companies to Watch
“A company’s odds of success are better the closer they can get to their market,” argues Stephen Hurwitz, a thought leader in the Canadian venture capital industry, recognizing that the proximity to a VC-tech hub can help the success rate of Canadian startups.
A socialized healthcare system, Canada’s market is fragmented by province and type of care – most primary and emergency care is free for residents whereas specialty care, prescription drugs, long-term and in-home care amongst others,
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Garmin to Optimize Clinical Trials through Mobile Health
Garmin has announced a strategic partnership with Medidata, a provider of cloud-based solutions for clinical research to integrate Garmin’s vívofit activity tracker with Medidata's Clinical Cloud platform. The integration will optimize clinical trials through mobile health enabling enhanced patient engagement, data quality and operational efficiencies in clinical trials.
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Designed to be worn on a person’s wrist 24/7, Garmin’s vívofit water-resistant device measures steps
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