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> Federal regulators have approved Genentech's Lucentis drug as a treatment for a common cause of sudden blindness. Report
> The European Commission has approved wider use of GlaxoSmithKline's breast cancer drug Tyverb, authorizing it for use in combination with an aromatase inhibitor in certain patients. Report
> GlaxoSmithKline took another step to build up its over-the-counter medicines business by acquiring rights to commercialize Medivir's cold sore cream Xerclear for non-prescription use. Report
> The number of CME providers placed on probation by the nonprofit that regulates continuing medical education has more than doubled this year, from 15 to 35. Report
> French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis continues to spearhead the fight for a more secure pharmaceutical supply chain by launching an anti-counterfeit medication initiative in Egypt. Report
> Hospira said the FDA has approved its generic version of AstraZeneca's antibiotic Merrem. Report
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: HHS report underscores big shift to foreign drug trials. Article | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Regulus inks $750M pact with Sanofi; 25m upfront, 10m in equity and a $50m option thrown in on broader pact. Article | @JohnCFierce
> Tech player febit axes 60% of staff in restructuring. Story
> Daiichi Sankyo scouting for new biotech buyouts, partnerships. Item
> Nereus attracts $20M round for cancer drug programs. Report
> MD governor touts a booming biotech biz, new jobs. News
Medical Device News
> FDA imposes high hurdle for Cytori breast repair device. News
> Baxano gets $30M to support iO-Flex System. Story
> Ethicon renews collaboration with university. Article
> Shareholders seek to block ev3 sale. Item
> Covidien buys Somanetics for $250M. Story
Drug Delivery News
> Fox Foundation bankrolls neurotrophic factor delivery programs. Report
> Antiviral stem cell squad dispatched to fight deadly HIV. Story
> Biovail brings drug delivery tech in Valeant merger. Piece
> Researchers transform LCD waste into drug delivery vehicles. Report
> Harvard team creates self-assembling DNA delivery devices. Article
> Singapore team advances nanospheres. Item
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