@FierceMedDev: True Diagnostics revs up EU prostate cancer Dx launch. Story | Follow @FierceMedDev
@MarkHFierce: Minnesota's legislative delegation is pursuing a new repeal effort for the 2.3% medical device tax. News | Follow @MarkHFierce
@DamianFierce: A new brain-stimulation method could make a major difference for depression sufferers, according to a study. More | Follow @DamianFierce
> The FDA warned Germany's FSSB Chirurgische Nadeln GMBH over quality system manufacturing violations at a plant that manufactures sterile and non-sterile needles and sutures. Item
> Cardiva Medical gained premarket approval for its new Vascade vascular closure system, thank, in part to positive data from a 420-patient trial. Release
> UltraSounds Medical Devices, a Michigan startup, raised more than $1.4 million in new financing from an undisclosed investor. Item
> MedCity News reports on 5 innovative medical device-related uses for infrared technology. Story
> Researchers at Harvard University, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and elsewhere successfully tested a new computer tablet application designed to rapidly assess neuromuscular function at the bedside. Release
> Germany's federal healthcare reimbursement program signed off on Delcath System's Chemostat, a liver cancer drug delivery system for chemotherapy that won a CE mark in 2012. Story
> Scientists are testing the use of nanoparticles, in part, to boost the performance of medical CT scanners. Story
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: From FierceBiotechIT.com: Biotech, pharma warming up to Facebook. Article | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: 7 pharmas join hands to create a new discovery platform--€196M: Report | Follow @JohnCFierce
@RyanMFierce: The Swiss biotech Addex is downsizing its Geneva operation after cuts last year. No details on jobs. Release | Follow @RyanMFierce
> Elan fails to inspire analysts with deal-making plans for $3.25B. Report
> Ticktock: Lilly scraps RA program as another PhIII drug disappoints. News
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: Here's one way for pharma to boost earnings: Cut tax rates. Story | Follow @FiercePharma
@EricPFierce: Would your plant receive an A or an F under FDA Woodcock's suggestion of letter grades for quality? More from FiercePharmaManufacturing | Follow @EricPFierce
@AlisonBFierce: GBI Research forecasts that the global pediatric vaccines market will hit $24.3 billion by 2017. More | Follow @AlisonBFierce
> Teva hikes dividend as earnings fall short. News
> Swamped with generics, Sanofi rides Lantus to dry land. Article
> Fight for anticoagulant market heats up with antidote deals. More
Pharma Manufacturing News
> Specialized manufacturing technology punches ticket to Protalix's value. Report
> China sends 7 to prison for producing toxic capsules. Story
> Meds from foreign plants complicate counterfeit search. More
> GSK to squeeze manufacturing in Europe but U.K. spared. Article
Vaccines News
> Global health funding slows amid financial concerns. Report
> Parents supportive of vaccinating boys for HPV. Item
> Gates-backed researchers explore pain-free vaccine technology. Article
> Merck, GSK partner with GAVI to provide low-cost HPV vaccine. News
> Despite setback, TB vaccine study is a step in the right direction. More