@FierceMedDev: ICYMI: Power morcellation ban unlikely, but other FDA restrictions coming soon; includes email to FDA obtained by FMD. Article | Follow @FierceMedDev
@VarunSaxena2: ICYMI from FierceDrugDelivery: The new AstraZeneca, University of Manchester center for drug delivery becomes operational in February. More | Follow @VarunSaxena2
> Medtronic ($MDT) wins Japanese approval of the Evera MRI SureScan system implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system enabling MRI scans in patients with the device. Release
> Brazil's med tech regulator, ANVISA, is giving companies automatic extensions to comply with its new rules. More
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: Biotech upstart Sage sees early efficacy for rare brain seizure drug. More | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: From FierceBiotechResearch: Genentech R&D team fixes a flawed approach to Alzheimer's. Story | Follow @JohnCFierce
> Battered ArQule shares bump up on badly needed positive data for tivantinib. Article
> Fledgling Ziarco grabs a $33M transatlantic round for PhII atopic dermatitis drug. Story
> J&J chief hints at unease in China, but plots new buyouts. Item
> Merck's hepatitis C cocktail drug fails a 4-week challenge. Report
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: FDA tightens reins on equine compounding companies. FierceAnimalHealth story | Follow @FiercePharma
@EricPFierce: ICYMI Friday: Fresenius Russian partnership tanks even as Russian tanks spotted rolling into Ukraine. Article | Follow @EricPFierce
@CarlyHFierce: ICYMI: Eisai 'speechless' after another Fycompa price smack-down from Germany. More | Follow @CarlyHFierce
> J&J eyes dealmaking in China to ratchet up pharma sales. Article
> For sale: Bankrupt Dendreon and its laggard Provenge, for $275M or more. Any takers? More
CRO News
> India's GVK snags an early-stage CRO amid global growth. News
> Charles River deepens its ties to Huntington's R&D with new deal. Item
> FDA taps Icon to help patients better weigh in on trials. Story
> PPD dives into adaptive trials with Medidata deal. Report
> AMRI tanks on disappointing sales and a dimmer outlook. Article
Biotech IT News
> Google steps up Genomics pitch with $25-a-genome storage service. More
> Team taps Wikipedia for flu forecasting data. Story
> Open-source atlas of the human proteome goes live. Article
> FDA resumes its long search for a CIO. More
> AstraZeneca strikes $150M deal to buy data analysis business. Report
Animal Health News
> Jaguar postpones IPO amid rocky market for biotech and animal health offerings. Article
> Merck to meat industry: Zilmax is safe. Item
> FDA tightens reins on equine compounding companies. Report
> MWI shares sink despite better-than-expected earnings. Story
> Zoetis beats estimates on strength of livestock products and allergy drug for dogs. News