> Former Merck CEO Raymond Gilmartin has agreed to testify in an upcoming Vioxx trial. Report
> Dr. Reddy's has signed a deal with Merck to produce two authorized generics once the therapies come off patent. Report
> Symphogen of Denmark and Biovitrum of Sweden have entered into a co-development and commercialization agreement for Sym001, Symphogen's lead product. Release
> Astellas has inked a marketing deal with Ferring Pharmaceuticals for Ferring's prostate cancer drug. Report
> Altea Therapeutics has signed a licensing deal for Japan with Teikoku Seiyaku to develop and commercialize a new transdermal patch therapy that utilizes the Altea Therapeutics PassPort transdermal technology for Parkinson's. Report
> Bio-Bridge has released "encouraging" pre-clinical data for an experimental HIV vaccine. Release
And Finally... Researchers say that married women who touch their husband's hands during a time of emotional distress immediately feel comforted, which helps explain why married couples generally enjoy better health than singles. Article