Pfizer gets mixed results on psoriasis study; Sample6 raises $11M; Alkermes preps for PhIII launch;

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> Pfizer ($PFE) today revealed that its late-stage showdown comparing tofacitinib with Enbrel for psoriasis hit the non-inferior endpoint at the high dose but failed at the low dose. Release

> Canaan Partners has led an $11 million round for Sample6, a Boston based biotech focused on food safety. Release

> Alkermes ($ALKS) reports that it's ready to push into Phase III early next year with ALKS-5461, a new treatment for major depression. Release

Medical Device News

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> Boston Scientific touts positive data for PAD catheter. More

> Medtronic jumps into hemodialysis business through India partnership. Story

> Medtronic wins FDA panel support to expand pacemaker and defibrillator use. Item

Pharma News

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> Former Lilly scientists indicted for passing R&D secrets to Chinese drugmaker. More

> Drugmakers want to block Maine from cheaper Canadian drugs. News

> Who'd like Tom Hanks to be their diabetes role model? Story

Drug Delivery News

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> U.S.-based scientists win Nobel Prize for cell transport exploration. Item

> Study: Disc-shaped nanoparticles best at crossing cell membranes. More

> Cook touts positive data for Zilver paclitaxel-eluting stent after April recall. Story

> Alnylam posts positive PhI for RNAi cholesterol drug. Report

Diagnostics News

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> Roche looks to the future with two new molecular Dx systems. Article

> Exact Sciences denies talks underway to invest in Israeli cancer Dx startup. Story

> Boreal Genomics pulls in $18M Series C for genomic research and Dx test expansion. Report

> Renishaw Diagnostics seals deal with tech transfer group to develop infectious disease tests. More

And Finally… A new Rand study concludes that the ability to deliver high-quality care is a major factor in determining job satisfaction for a physician. A major source of dissatisfaction: Electronic medical records. Release