@FierceBiotech: Insmed shares crater as FDA puts a clamp on Ph3 CF study. Report | Follow @FierceBiotech
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@MaureenFierce: Which 3 Pharmas are tops for cardiology meds? $PFE is one, according to doctors. Article | Follow @MaureenFierce
> The FDA has accepted Incyte's NDA for its lead compound, ruxolitinib (INCB18424/INC424), a potential treatment for patients with myelofibrosis. The treatment has been developed under a collaboration deal the biotech struck with Novartis. Release
> NPS Pharma has amended its licensing deal with GlaxoSmithKline, snagging the rights to two compounds--SB-423557 and SB-423562--for autosomal dominant hypocalcemia with hypercalciuria, a rare endocrine disorder. Article
> Shares of Ista Pharmaceuticals were depressed by the news that regulators at the FDA don't believe that the company submitted adequate data to support the approval of a larger dose of its eye drug Bromday. Story
> Quintiles named Dr. Jeffrey A. Spaeder as its chief medical and scientific officer. Release
> Scientists believe they have found a marker indicating genetic predisposition to tuberculosis, bringing closer the day when doctors can adjust therapies to individuals based on their genotype. Article
> Embedded in a feature story on diagnostic microchips, Texas CEO magazine makes a compelling case for the reasons behind biomarkers' seeming inability to transfer quickly enough from lab to clinic. Report
> 'Systems biology' could find earliest signs of breast cancer. Story
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: Wockhardt finally unloads nutrition unit, to Danone. French giant also said to be eyeing Pfizer's nutrition biz. Story | Follow @FiercePharma
> Hedge fund swoops in with $38M Amag bid. News
> Government watchdog attacks FDA conflicts plan. More
> Merck, Norvatis top drug approval rankings. Article
> Read Pfizer CEO'slips: No large deals. Story
> Study: Antipsychotic doesn't work for vet's PTSD. Report
Drug Delivery News
> More companies going with prefilled syringes ahead of flu season. Item
> Growth factor delivery method makes long-lasting blood vessels. More
> Pfizer completes sale of Capsugel delivery unit. Report
> OctoPlus tries to get drug-delivery tentacles into generics. Story
> Nanomaterial improves on VEGF for blood-vessel growth. News
> Depomed inks another deal for AcuForm, this time with Ironwood. Article
Medical Device News
> FMD speaks with Cell>Point's David Rollo. Item
> Berlin Heart pediatric offering could soon help US patents. Piece
> Restoration Robotics raises $41M. Story
> BD, Lab21 team on Aspergillus assay. News
> Fresenius buys US competitors. Article
> Ellipse Technologis completes $17.6M Series C financing. More
> Becton Dickson sees strong Q3. Report
And Finally... It's always good to have a sense of humor in the face of illness, but researchers say that laughter may not be the best medicine for COPD. Release