> Chutes & Ladders: Panacos Pharmaceuticals says that CEO Samuel Ackerman died after suffering from a heart attack at a conference. Report
> Alltracel Pharmaceuticals says a study of a combination therapy using Alltracel Bioactive demonstrated a successful reduction of LDL cholesterol. Report
> Indevus' once-daily formulation of Sanctura for overactive bladder met its primary endpoint in the first of two clinical trials. Report
> The FDA has expanded the use of GlaxoSmithKline's Hycamtin in combination with cisplatin to treat cervical cancer. Report
> India's Nicholas Piramal has struck a deal to buy one of Pfizer's plants in the UK. Report
> Researchers announced that Prozac works no better than a placebo in treating anorexia. Article
> Samaritan Pharmaceuticals plans to begin a late-stage trial of its lead HV drug therapy. Release
And Finally… Researchers say that heavily wrinkled smokers have a five times greater chance of contracting lung disease than unlined smokers. Article