@FierceBiotech: J&J lays out blockbuster R&D strategy, plans for 11 new meds. Story| Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Amylin, the "jilted lover," gets its temporary restraining order against Lilly. US District Judge Sammartino writes one heck of an order. Filing | Follow @JohnCFierce
> Mountain View, CA-based MAP Pharmaceuticals has submitted its NDA for Levadex, an orally inhaled migraine drug. MAP release
> Tragara Pharmaceuticals presented some positive results for Apricoxib at ASCO. The COX-2 inhibitor reversed epithelial-mesenchymal transition in xenograft models of several types of solid tumors. Tragara release
> A cortisone-blocking drug, metyrapone, offers potential line of attack against post-traumatic stress disorder. Article
> Exton, PA-based Nuron Biotech will use PolyTheric's TheraPEG technology on NU400, a long-acting version of its Phase III multiple sclerosis proprietary recombinant human interferon beta-1b treatment. Nuron release
> Shares of Belgium's Omega Pharma rise after a report of possible management buyout. Item
> Pharmascience has purchased fellow Canadian biotech Aegera Therapeutics. All Aegera employees will continue to be employed by Pharmascience. Release
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@FiercePharma: Amylin wins TRO in fight over Lilly marketing pact. News | Follow @FiercePharma
> Abbott down after NIH halts Niaspan study. Report
> Mylan to launch prescription drugs in India. Piece
> Pharma firms protest UK gov't. pricing decision. Article
> AZ: No more free trips for doctors. Story
> Intercell recalls encephalitis vaccine batch. Article
And Finally... According to a UNC-Chapel Hill study, one in five young adults suffer from hypertension, or high blood pressure. Previous research had shown 4 percent of 20- to 39-year-olds had the condition. News