@FierceMedDev: Covidien endovascular unit could be target for cuts after Medtronic merger. More | Follow @FierceMedDev
@StacyALawrence: How clinically useful is genome sequencing? Not very, yet. Story | Follow @StacyALawrence
@MichaelGFierce: UPenn team combats Parkinson's with immunotherapy that targets neuron killers. Story from FierceBiotechResearch | Follow @MichaelGFierce
@EmilyWFierce: "Smartcane" device uses bat-inspired sonar technology to improve independent mobility in the blind. Article | Follow @EmilyWFierce
> VCs wonder if medical device startups will be stymied by the Medtronic ($MDT) and Covidien ($COV) merger. More
> Privately-held med device maker EndoShape raised more than $5.8 million in equity funding. Article
> A team at the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi has developed the SmartCane, a device to help the visually impaired that uses ultrasound to navigate users. More
Biotech News
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@JohnCFierce: Man, that Burrill lawsuit makes for interesting reading. More | Follow @JohnCFierce
@DamianFierce: BIO2014 prediction: After a hall-of-fame career, "robust" classily gives way to promising rookie "disruptive." | Follow @DamianFierce
> Kite Pharma rides the CAR-T current to a $128M IPO. Story
> AbbVie and Shire square off over a spurned $46B buyout offer. More
> After three strikes, Sanofi gives up on Merrimack's cancer drug. News
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: Which pharma CEOs netted the biggest paychecks of 2013? Find out here. Story | Follow @FiercePharma
@TracyStaton: Trending now at FiercePharma: Novo Nordisk lays out plans to recruit 6,000 workers in R&D, production. Story | Follow @TracyStaton
@EricPFierce: How much are the big dogs of Big Pharma paid? A lot. See the top 15 highest paid CEOs here. Report | Follow @EricPFierce
@CarlyHFierce: Top-read on FierceVaccines Thurs: Merck, Sanofi JV wins anal cancer indication for Gardasil in EU. Article | Follow @CarlyHFierce
> FDA moves for more warnings on testosterone products. Story
> Takeda taken to task for hiring so many 'foreigners.' More
> Why does Sovaldi cost $84,000? Gilead Sciences being pressed hard for an answer. Article