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> GlaxoSmithKline and Valeant Pharmaceuticals may have to wait three more months for an FDA decision on their epilepsy treatment ezogabine. The FDA has moved the PDUFA date from August 30 to November 30. News
> Alimera Sciences late-stage diabetic macular edema drug Iluvien has received priority review status from the FDA. Article
> TheStreet takes a look at 21 drug facing near-term FDA decisions. Report
> Aveo Pharma's stock has shot up 40 percent in the last week as investors take notice of the company's progress on a Phase III kidney cancer drug. Story
> BTG has inked a $16.6 million deal to sell Nycomed's CroFab to treat patients with digoxin toxicity or overdose. Report
And Finally... Researchers have trained mice to detect the bird flu virus in migrating birds. Report