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Medical mobile apps to play larger role in patients' health -- if doctors let them
Seper Chris
12/5/2011
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Medical mobile apps will be placing patients in closer touch with their own health data, if doctors are willing to give up that control. That was one of the takeaways from a speaker at the mHealth Summit going on in Washington, D.C.

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Medtech VC makes case against late-stage deals
Parmar Arundhati
5/30/2012
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Late-stage deals don't have much value for one outspoken venture capitalist. Read more about the reasons for his claim.

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Michigan venture fund raises $15 million to invest in lifescience companies
Parmar Arundhati
5/4/2011
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In medical business news, a venture fund in Michigan has raised $15 million for investment in lifescience companies. SWMF LifeScience Venture Fund plans to raise $35 million more. Read more about this lifescience venture fund’s goals.

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Microloan fund can give a healthcare business a boost in Northeast Ohio
Glenn Brandon
9/6/2011
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For medical device startups and biotech companies, a microloan may be what enables them to purchase a new piece of equipment. Read more about a Northeast Ohio microloan fund that recently launched to help small businesses in that area.

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Mistakes to avoid in a drug or medical device launch
Baum Stephanie
10/31/2011
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Despite having a great product, your company can suffer from mistakes made during the product launch. Here are five tips on avoiding the mistakes others have made.

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NIH looks to fund life sciences innovators
OConnell Brian
9/22/2011
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Healthcare innovators can benefit from a trio of grant awards from the National Institutes of Health. Read more about how the NIH is helping innovators in the life sciences field.

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NIH streamlines invention licensing process for healthcare startups
OConnell Brian
9/20/2011
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The National Institutes of Health is out with new rules on how healthcare startup companies can license its drug, vaccine and therapeutic inventions. Read more about how your healthcare business can take advantage of an exclusive licensing deal.

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Nanotechnology firms, college partners to get $3 million boost
Baum Stephanie
11/28/2011
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Nanotechnology firms will benefit from $3 million in grants from a Pennsylvania organization that wants to encourage innovation. Read more about this program for businesses and colleges.

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National Entrepreneur Day Message from the Commerce Department
Ruhe Thom
11/19/2010
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Throughout our history, the unparalleled freedoms that we enjoy as Americans have fueled an entrepreneurial culture that has made us the global leader in introducing new technologies and new ideas into the marketplace.

With President Obama’s proclamation setting November 14 through November 20, 2010, as National Entrepreneurship Week, today we celebrate National Entrepreneurs' Day to honor our nation’s entrepreneurs and their role as catalysts for creating new industries, businesses and jobs.

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Necessity is the Mother of Invention and Father of Entrepreneurship
Ruhe Thom
5/10/2011
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I recently attended the 39th Annual Induction Ceremony for the National Inventors Hall of Fame. As it has been in years past, it was awe-inspiring and of significant historical interest.

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