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> AstraZeneca ($AZN) rolled out new study data showing that elderly patients using its bowel drug Movantik had a similar incidence of side effects as those on placebo or standard care. Report

> Novo Nordisk's ($NVO) diabetes med Victoza showed promise in patients with fatty liver disease, according to recent trial data, so the Danish drugmaker is weighing further study. Report

> China's Shanghai pharma has teamed up with online retailer JD.com to offer OTC drugs and other products online. Report

> Boehringer Ingelheim highlighted new data on its lung drug Ofev showing that it's effective and safe beyond 52 weeks of use. Report

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> Tech industry group IEEE releases software security guidelines for medical devices. More

> Apollo's minimally invasive intragastric weight-loss balloon shows promise in clinical trial. Article

Biotech News

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> Boehringer strikes $250M deal for Phase I NASH drug. Story

> Sorrento dives into immuno-oncology under Soon-Shiong's shadow. Article

> A pair of Celgene partners gets on the FDA fast track. Report

Pharma Marketing News

> Diabetes app 'One Drop' drops with digerati backing. Article

> AZ bets big on biologics with $285M Swedish facility. Item

> Sanofi seeks the next Teenage Idol in meningitis vaccine campaign. More

> Can pharma + tech wearables be a match made in patient heaven? Story

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Animal Health News

> Iowa biotech firm set to begin testing vaccine against deadly avian flu. Item

> Phibro records strong sales growth despite industry shift from antibiotics. Report

> ImmuCell enjoys spoils of success as demand for calf protector exceeds supply. More

> Jaguar's delayed and downsized IPO garners muted reception on Wall Street. Story

> FDA warns Lilly to stop marketing antibiotic for weight gain in pigs. Article

Biotech IT News

> GenomeDx shares 7 years of cancer testing data with medical center. Item

> Venter's HLI scoops samples from Cleveland Clinic as data-generating drive continues. More

> Allen Institute advances brain-mapping ambitions with cell-type database. Story

> Regeneron lobbying for its database to be the linchpin of Obama's Precision Medicine program. Article

> AstraZeneca dives into genetics of 80,000 samples in search of CV, diabetes insights. Report

And Finally... A major pharmacy chain in Venezuela has started fingerprinting customers in an attempt to stem the tide of medication shortages. Report