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> Map Pharmaceuticals ($MAPP) updated investors on its plans to talk to U.S. regulators after the FDA issued a complete response to the Mountain View, CA-based company's application for approval for a migraine drug called Levadex. Release
> Pacira Pharmaceuticals ($PCRX) plans to sell 6 million shares of stock in a public offering that is expected to bring in about $58.5 million. Item
> Australian biotech ImmunAid raised AU$1 million in a first-round financing. The company is working on improving treatments with its research of the immune system. Release
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@FiercePharma: Lilly chief: We can't cut our way out of this mess. Need new drugs, new sales, too--Bloomberg. Article | Follow @FiercePharma
> Novartis reports patient taking Gilenya developed rare brain disease. Article
> Bloomberg: Bayer to pay $110 million to get out from under 500 Yaz lawsuits. Story
> Merck's Propecia and Proscar linked to sexual dysfunction. More
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> Purdue/Princeton team creates firewall for medical devices. Story
> Tornier to consolidate facilities in Europe, U.S. More
> What can St. Jude expect post-Riata? Article
> NeuroLogica, Stryker enter BodyTom pact. News
And Finally… Alexza Pharmaceuticals ($ALXA) faces a major moment with the FDA, which is expected to take action on the company's bid for approval of Adasuve for patients with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia by May 4. Article