Start-Up Previews (07/2008)

A preview of the emerging health care companies profiled in the current, all-profiles issue of Start-Up. This month's profile groups are "Glioblastoma Start-Ups Get Specific," "Glaucoma Start-Ups Reach Critical Mass," and "ALS on the Cusp." Plus these Start-Ups Across Health Care: EarlySense, NeoChord, and Pantec Biosolutions.

[Hy BioPharma Inc.] Also see "Hy BioPharma Inc." - Scrip, 1 July, 2008. is developing hypericin phototherapeutics for cancers and autoimmune disorders. The Israeli/US start-up is also in Phase I/IIb trials for an oral formulation of hypericin for possible use in combination therapy with Temodar for the treatment of glioblastoma.

MedGenesis Therapeutix Inc. Also see "MedGenesis Therapeutix Inc." - Scrip, 1 July, 2008. is developing convection-enhanced delivery, a...

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