@FierceBiotech: BASi trims lab costs to recoup losses from first half of 2012. More | Follow @FierceBiotech
@RyanMFierce: I'm doing some de-stealthing of my own today: Startup Knode takes off with pharma fuel. Report | Follow @RyanMFierce
@JohnCFierce: Fighting the double chin, one injection at a time: Kythera files $86M IPO to support fat-busting drug. Article | Follow @JohnCFierce
> Novartis ($NVS) has reaped more positive data for its COPD drug NVA237. The treatment is up for review in Europe and slated for FDA review in 2014. Story
> J&J's ($JNJ) dealmakers are focused on China, where the pharma giant is looking for more pacts on cancer drugs, immunology, mental health treatments and more. Story
> India's Sterling Biotech failed to make a scheduled $184 million payment on convertible notes. Story
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: More on J&J's Zytiga in men with early prostate cancer. Pre-surgery, drug blasted tumors in 1/3 of patients. Story | Follow @FiercePharma
> Another one bites the dust: Plavix falls off patent today. News
> Pfizer's targeted drug knocks out child cancers in small study. Article
> Study links Z-Pak with risk of sudden death. Item
> Top 10 Best-selling Cancer Drugs in 2011. Special Report
Medical Device News
@FierceMedDev: Folks, the clock is still ticking. Get your nominations in for the 15 fiercest device developers. Survey | Follow @FierceMedDev
> Department of Homeland Security issues device hacking warning. Report
> BrainGate chip enables 2 tetraplegics to control robotic arms. Article
> Former exec indicted, accused of selling adulterated devices. More
> FCC to set aside bandwidth for wireless medical devices. Item
Pharma Manufacturing News
@EricPFierce: U.K. comes down on regulators for letting defective PIP breast implants through. The FDA had cited the company in 2000. Report | Follow @EricPFierce
> End is near for Watson distribution center. Story
> Pfizer making deep cuts at estrogen extraction plant. Article
> Bristol-Myers starts Orencia manufacturing at new plant. More
> Hikma discloses FDA warning letter. Item
CRO News
@NesaNFierce: Clinical and pharma controversy in India hasn't scared off Quanticate. Article | Follow @NesaNFierce
> Home drug delivery considered a 'key initiative' for Marken. News
> Covance's AZ lab closure to result in 130 lost jobs. Story
> BASi trims lab costs to recoup losses from first half of 2012. More
> Patient recruitment should be a greater priority, drugmakers say in survey. Item
Vaccines News
> Inovio makes steps towards a universal flu vax. Report
> Biovest makes a move on the EU market with BiovaxID. Article
> Nasal HIV vax safe, triggers immune response. News
> Researchers engineer edible malaria vaccine. Story
And Finally… A new study provides fresh evidence that coffee is one of the healthier elixirs on the market, offering a modest health benefit for java lovers. Story