@FierceMedDev: We have extended the nomination deadline for the 15 fiercest medical device developers to July 13. Spread the word. Survey | Follow @FierceMedDev
> If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the national health reform law, some are speculating that Medtronic ($MDT), Boston Scientific ($BSX) and St. Jude ($STJ) stocks will all see major gains. Story
> Wisconsin orthopedics startup Flex Biomedical is nearly finished raising $1 million toward development of a polymer-based synthetic injectable substance meant to treat pain and boost joint movement for osteoarthritis patients. Story
> Stryker ($SKY) warns that its European orthopedics business will likely take a hit in the second quarter, thanks to the deepening recession there. Story
> Devicemaker VenX is launching first-in-man trials for Reach, its in-development tech for treating varicose veins. Release
> The U.S. surgical navigation system device market will reach $195 million by 2016, according to a new Millennium Research Group study. Release
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: Ultrasound pill could replace daily injections. More | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: The cliffhanger: FDA set to decide on Arena's lorcaserin - (I suspect it's yes, but I wouldn't be flabbergasted by delay). Story | Follow @JohnCFierce
@RyanMFierce: Why mobile tech isn't ideal for recruitment in clinical trials. More | Follow @RyanMFierce
> Covance blueprints $150M CRO expansion, ready to hire 465. More
> Supernus shares soar on epilepsy drug OK. Item
> Gates Foundation readies a round of tempting biotech investments. Article
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: S&P gives Novartis props for R&D productivity, cites "good chance" of "at least stable" sales despite Diovan loss. Report | Follow @FiercePharma
> Merck, AstraZeneca rejig stomach-drug partnership. Story
> PDUFA goes to the president. News
> Amylin shareholder sues board for self-enrichment. News
Drug Delivery News
@DamianFierce: With the diabetes market burgeoning around the globe, Fierce takes a look at the top 5 insulin-delivery techs to watch. Special Report | Follow @DamianFierce
> Nanoparticles could help block herpes infection. News
> Cholesterol boosts cancer nanotherapy. Article
> Researchers cook up sugar-based capsules for drug delivery. Item
> West teams with Amgen for injectable delivery. Story
Biomarkers News
> Pregnancy biomarkers linked with long-term cardiovascular risk. Story
> Biomarker might cut unneeded thyroid surgery. Article
> Alzheimer's blood test moves closer. News
> FDA approves Beckman Coulter's prostate blood test. More