@FiercePharma: Here's more on the 'gutter oil' scandal in China, allegedly used to make antibiotics. Report | Follow @FiercePharma
> Pfizer ($PFE) won European approval for its kidney cancer drug Inlyta as a second-line treatment for a type of advanced kidney cancer. Report
> Impax Laboratories ($IPXL) settled a patent dispute with Sanofi ($SNY) over generic versions of kidney drugs Renvela and Renagel, winning licenses to sell generic versions in 2014. Report
> In the last two months, FDA has lifted bans on the manufacturing faciltiies of several Indian pharma companies, including Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories and Claris Lifesciences. Report
> Germany's Grunenthal apologized to victims of thalidomide, a drug withdrawn more than 50 years ago after it was found to cause severe birth defects. Report
> The Competition Commission of India is investigating possible "cartelization" of several domestic industries, including pharmaceuticals. Report
@FierceMedDev: Watch out, Medtronic, BSX and the rest, researchers have developed a pacemaker that fits on the head of a pin. Story | Follow @FierceMedDev
@MarkHFierce: So, non-invasive Dx imaging costs for Medicare Part B actually went down from 2006-10. Not so pricey after all. Release | Follow @MarkHFierce
@DamianFierce: Philips Healthcare's Respironics is conducting its second ventilator recall in as many months. Story | Follow @DamianFierce
> ConvaTec snags catheter maker for $321M. News
> Medicare Dx costs enjoy steady drop. Item
> I-Flow recalls infusion pumps over deadly flaw. News
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: Penn grabs Agios deal, settling high-profile IP theft claim. Report | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Offbeat: Pulmatrix's Robert Connelly leaves to helm WikiCell, creating "delicious" food packaging; The startup has Flagship, Polaris backing. Release | Follow @JohnCFierce
> Merck KGaA adds big job cuts, $316M R&D makeover to restructuring plan. More
> Valeant scoops up Medicis' dermatology portfolio in $2.6B buyout. News
> Medivation wins groundbreaking FDA OK for blockbuster prostate cancer drug. Article
Pharma Manufacturing News
> 2 Merck KGaA production facilities whacked in cuts. Article
> Dangers aside, drugmakers can't live without Chinese APIs. Story
Biotech IT News
> Merck Serono bioinformatics head starts new company. Item
> PerkinElmer partners with MGH on informatics system for cancer research. Article
> Video game players take on deadly sepsis for U.S. military. Story
> CLC bio buys molecular docking software company Molegro. News
> Tech startup waltzes with wireless giant in Africa to expand mobile anti-drug counterfeiting system. More
Biotech Research News
> Worm stem cells carry tissue regeneration clues. Report
> Johns Hopkins scientists produce protein that helps track tumors. Item
> Roche/Genentech drug beats back treatment-resistant breast cancer cells. Article
> Cleveland Clinic's Alzheimer's drug makes strong preclinical debut. More
> Gene therapy rebuilds sense of smell in mice. Story
CRO News
> U.K.'s NHS considers commercial services; Big Pharma intrigued. Report
> Hospira drops $200M on Indian API plant. News
> Indian regulator wants to expand its ranks. More
> Charles River snaps up Accugenix for $17M. Story
And Finally... Some 10,000 Yosemite campers may be at risk of hantavirus, the CDC said. Report