@FierceMedDev: ICYMI from @StacyALawrence: Intarcia readies for FDA in 2016, reports detailed Ph III data for once-yearly diabetes implant. Report | Follow @FierceMedDev
@VarunSaxena2: ICYMI yesterday: Medtronic, BD to collaborate on diabetes infusion set featuring enhanced insulin delivery. Story | Follow @VarunSaxena2
> Clarus Ventures has raised a $500 million life science fund that exceeded its initial $375 million target. The firm invests in biotech, medical device and diagnostic startups; it has more than $1.7 billion under management and in excess of 50 private and public portfolio companies. More
> A smart glucose monitoring contact lens platform maker, CEO of Medella Health Harry Gandhi, is among the 20 new 2015 Thiel Fellows. The fellows receive $100,000 to skip or stop college during the two-year program founded by tech guru Peter Thiel which offers startup mentorship. More
> Royal Philips ($PHG) has introduced a smaller and lighter CPAP face mask designed to reduce the discomfort that sleep disorder patients experience during use of the machine. More
> Startup N8 Medical is splitting into two companies, one focused on medical devices and the other on pharmaceuticals. The medical device company will retain the company name and focus on antimicrobial medical devices and coatings based on ceragenins--the company's small molecule tech inspired by natural human defensins. More
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: FDA asks experts to weigh in on PCSK9 drugs' market reach for Amgen, Regeneron/Sanofi. Report | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: If I set up a biotech, treated 4 patients with depression with ketamine and then touted the results, would people buy my stock? $SAGE | Follow @JohnCFierce
@DamianFierce: Excellent feature about ClickHole. And an excellent feature on ClickHole | Follow @DamianFierce
> Biogen's Alzheimer's success has Roche on the verge of a redo. Item
> Illumina helps add a $37M Twist on DNA synthesis. More
> Sage gets a peek at success treating postpartum depression, and its shares soar. Story
> Sanofi's new diabetes drug is finally ready for FDA scrutiny. Article
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: ICYMI yesterday: GSK's Advair dogged again as Mylan launches first bioequivalent copy in U.K. Article | Follow @FiercePharma
@EricPFierce: Mylan recalls more injected cancer drugs it made for Pfizer at its Agila plants in India. FiercePharmaManufacturing story | Follow @EricPFierce
@CarlyHFierce: Could an $18.9B Shire bid convince Actelion to ditch its independence? More | Follow @CarlyHFierce
> No red flags in Januvia heart study means a big win for Merck. Story
> U.S. poised to spend $50B on just 10 'breakthrough' meds in 10 years. Report
> Pfizer scientist warned execs about Zoloft and birth defects, lawyers say. Article
Drug Delivery News
> Research group seeks to promote crystals as drug delivery, development tools. More
> Implanted device releases drugs to help determine cancer-killing course of action. Item
> Sebacia raises $8M, nears FDA submission of laser-activated microparticles for acne. News
> Braeburn's once-rejected implant to treat opioid abuse shown comparable to pills in pivotal trial. Story
> India's Cipla gets first FDA approval of oral pellet to treat HIV/AIDS in infants. Report
Pharma Manufacturing News
> Serious manufacturing issues tied to fungal contamination in NIH facility. News
> Mylan picks 3M to manufacture its generic Advair inhaler for U.K. market. Item
> Cardinal Health targets hospital sales with $1.1B bid for Harvard Drug Group. More
> Mylan expands recall of cancer meds made for Pfizer. Report
> AstraZeneca's manufacturing gets another boost with $125M Africa plant. Story
Pharma Asia News
> India's Sun says slow and steady on Ranbaxy plants, FDA on Wockhardt at odds with management. Item
> Complaints trickle in about higher drug prices in China after cap removal. Report
> China's 3SBio returns to market and pulls in $710.7M in HK IPO. More
> GSK, Sanofi hauled up by India's competition watchdog on vaccine tenders. Story
> Australia's Proteomics claims first predictive diabetic kidney disease diagnostic test. Article