Derived from Strategic Transactions, Elsevier Business Intelligence’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Dealmaking column is a survey of recent health care transactions listed by relevant industry segment –In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals – and then categorized by type –Acquisition, Alliance, or Financing.

A roundup of recent medtech strategic alliances, mergers & acquisitions and financings.

A preview of the emerging health care companies profiled in the current issue of Start-Up. This month's profile groups: Pain Therapeutics, Cancer Diagnostics, and MRI Innovations. Plus these Start-Ups across Health Care: Cytovance Biologics Inc., Emergent Respiratory Products Inc., and Faust Pharmaceuticals.

Emergent Respiratory Products Inc.'s non-invasive ventilation technology delivers pressure on demand. Its CPAPos system isn't continuous--oxygen flows only when patients inhale, thus conserving oxygen use and increasing patient comfort.