@FierceMedDev: ICYMI: St. Jude nabs CE mark for Infinity DBS for movement disorders, awaits U.S. launch before year end. Article | Follow @FierceMedDev
@VarunSaxena2: ICYMI from FierceBiotech: Should Martin Shkreli be allowed to play the Good Samaritan defense? Commentary | Follow @VarunSaxena2
@EmilyWFierce: Human Longevity joins with South African insurer for $250 exome sequencing service. FierceDiagnostics article | Follow @EmilyWFierce
> The FDA has posted documents ahead of its Sept. 24 meeting of its Obstetrics and Gynecology Devices Panel to consider recurring safety issue with Bayer's Essure contraceptive device. Documents
> Brain cancer device player NovoCure has started on its road show for its Oct. 1 planned IPO. It's already set terms to raise about $344 million by selling 12.5 million shares at a price range of $26 to $29 each; selling shareholders account for 5 million of those shares. The IPO would value the company at $2.6 billion. Watch road show
> UNICEF and The Philips Foundation are partnering on maternal health, including working with the government of Kenya to develop low-cost, locally designed healthcare devices. More
> Startup Joylux has raised a $3 million seed round to develop LED devices. Its first product, vScuplt to treat women's pelvic flood disorders, is slated to launch during the last quarter of 2015. More
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: FierceBiotech Radio with @JohnCFierce on Turing Pharma, Martin Shkreli and the magic of Twitter. More | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: These Twitter controversies are intense. On CNN, Sky News, CBC and other radio shows to discuss being called a moron. Cheers. | Follow @JohnCFierce
@DamianFierce: The best thing about ABC's exclusive Shkreli story was that NBC ran it 15 minutes earlier. | Follow @DamianFierce
> Amgen and Allergan clear Phase III with an Avastin biosimilar, looking to unseat a blockbuster. More
> Scholar Rock hopes to one-up pharma titans with a muscle-building drug. News
> OncoGenex's drug misses the mark in pancreatic cancer. Story
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: Otsuka prepares to roll out two-drug combo for colorectal cancer. FiercePharmaMarketing story | Follow @FiercePharma
@EricPFierce: ICYMI: Novo to build a $78M insulin pen plant in Iran. FiercePharmaManufacturing story | Follow @EricPFierce
> Top-selling drugs might be first in line for Medicare price negotiations. News
> Hillary Clinton plan to curb drug prices puts the screws to drugmakers and insurers. Story
> EP Vantage: Legal loopholes, price hikes set up aging meds for billions in 2020. Article
Biotech Research News
> Uppsala's 'smart' robot tests new cancer drug combos. News
> Epigenomic combo shows promise in mouse model of pancreatic cancer. Story
> An arthritis drug demos potential to help reverse Alzheimer's disease. More
> Experimental drug amps up Afinitor's punch against pancreatic cancer. Article
> Imperial team targets a key culprit involved in Parkinson's. News
Diagnostics News
> Roche's influenza A and B tests get federal permission to be used at the point-of-care. Story
> LabCorp, China's Fosun Pharma, lead Asia-heavy $15B investment in Ativa Medical. More
> Rumor: Private equity owners looking to sell Swiss diagnostics player Unilabs for $1.7B. Article
> Human Longevity joins with South African insurer for $250 exome sequencing service. News
> Sequenom appoints new CEO amid diversification. Story
Pharma Marketing News
> Emmy co-host Mario Lopez spotlights Valeant's Jublia on the red carpet. News
> Fretting about potential Humira pain for AbbVie? Take heart in potential cost cuts. Story
> Apple's ad blocking heats up debate, but what does it mean for pharma? Article
> IMS Health finds mHealth mobile app 'prescriptions' on the rise. Story
> Otsuka prepares to roll out two-drug combo for colorectal cancer. Item