@FierceMedDev: An analyst thinks Smith & Nephew should split into three pieces, and investors loved the idea. Story | Follow @FierceMedDev
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@MichaelGFierce: Small, drug-releasing battery could dissolve completely over time. Article via FierceDrugDelivery | Follow @MichaelGFierce
@EmilyWFierce: GN Store Nord's U.S. customer base gets a boost thanks to its bluetooth-like hearing aid. Article | Follow @EmilyWFierce
> Diagnostics outfit LipoScience has ended its relationship with Health Diagnostics Laboratory, one of its customers, after HDL began offering a similar test to LipoScience's offering. Story
> The FDA released the warning letter it issued to Dexcom ($DXCM), which offers details including an instance where its blood glucose monitor shocked a patient. Story
> A new Ohio device startup is developing technology that could more quickly sterilize surgical instruments and implants. Story
> U.K. researchers have determined that delaying the use of a stent for up to 16 hours after a heart attack (where blood flow has been restored) can aid in patients' recovery. Story
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: Our 1st EuroBiotech Report: Merck KGaA R&D chief exits, Sobi drug flops in PhIII, Adaptimmune gets full-time CEO. Report | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Novartis is using Twitter to support its R&D team at adcomms? Social media won't substitute for another serelaxin trial. More | Follow @JohnCFierce
@DamianFierce: Syndax swings for a $69M IPO with 'breakthrough' drug in tow. News | Follow @DamianFierce
@EmilyMFierce: Report: U.S. can do more to support global health R&D. Article via FierceBiotech Research | Follow @EmilyMFierce
> Ebola still a tough target due to Big Pharma disinterest and few outbreaks. More
> MannKind faces stiff skepticism in its third go at FDA approval. Story
> AstraZeneca looks to China for kidney disease R&D. Item
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: Top-read FP story yesterday: Merck, GlaxoSmithKline halt copay help for Obamacare patients. Story | Follow @FiercePharma
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@EricPFierce: FDA's Woodcock throws cold water on research that found foreign-made generics of Lipitor tainted. Article | Follow @EricPFierce
@CarlyHFierce: Check out FierceBiotech's new EuroBiotech report, which will run every Friday from here on out. Report | Follow @CarlyHFierce
> Roche nabs European approval for time-saving formulation of Rituxan. More
> Hospira puts shareholder lawsuit behind it with $60M settlement. News
> Regeneron clears roadblock for new plant in Irish tax haven. Story