A detailed history of Apple Watch development; SI-BONE publishes sacroiliac joint dysfunction data;

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> SI-BONE has published data showing that its minimally invasive iFuse Implant System improves outcomes for sacroiliac joint dysfunction patients versus nonsurgical management. More

> In advance of the launch of the Apple Watch, which is anticipated in April, The Telegraph has compiled a history of its patents and development milestones. Article

> Fox News works to stir up a furor over the latest technology wave of baby monitoring technology. Story

Biotech News

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> Biopharma's new normal: Constant makeovers leave R&D jobs at permanent risk. Story

> Baxter and its controversial partner CTI claim a win in PhIII blood cancer study. News

> AcelRx hammered (again) after FDA demands a new Zalviso study after all. Article

Pharma News

@FiercePharma: Roche neighbors sue, claiming contamination lowered home prices. More | Follow @FiercePharma

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@CarlyHFierce: German court deals another EU patent blow to Lilly's blockbuster Alimta. Article | Follow @CarlyHFierce

> GSK sacks 100-plus China workers for misconduct in wake of bribery scandal. News

> Novartis CEO eyes more cost cuts to satisfy margin demands. Story

> Opdivo's survival benefit inspired FDA to act fast on NSCLC approval: Pazdur. More

Biotech IT News

> NIH puts data stitching at top of precision medicine to-do list. More

> Broadly positive reactions roll in for FDA's drug shortages app. Report

> Ubisoft creates therapeutic video game to treat lazy eye. Item

> Intel-GE joint venture teams with Xavier U. to test health tech. Story

> AstraZeneca's rapid-fire IT dealmaking continues with Elixir hookup. Article

CRO News

> Altasciences partners up for early-stage R&D. Article

> Contractor Almac gets into the clinic with a candidate of its own. More

> Icon doubles down on med tech with latest offering. Story

> Patheon snags another CMO amid its global expansion. News

> WuXi eyes major growth in 2015 with plans to spend big. Article

Animal Health News

> Heska scores record 2014 sales on 'more focused' strategy. More

> EMA seeks input on new guidelines to combat antibiotics resistance. Item

> Researchers tap dogs for insights into stopping cancer metastasis. Article

> Future veterinarians go to Congress to discuss student loan debt. Story

> McDonald's ditches antibiotics-raised chicken as legislators launch bill to curb use. Report