Shire completes $5.9B buyout of Dyax; FDA approves Botox for treating lower limb spasticity;

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> Shire ($SHPG) today said it had completed its $5.9 billion buyout of Massachusetts-based Dyax, a buy that it says could bring $2 billion in sales. Release

> Allergan ($AGN) says the FDA has approved Botox for the treatment of lower limb spasticity in adult patients to decrease the severity of increased muscle stiffness in ankle and toe muscles. Release

> Sun Pharmaceutical has gotten approval from the Competition Commission of India to sell two marketing divisions to Strides Shasun. Story

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> Mayo Clinic dispatches UV-emitting robots to fight drug-resistant bacteria. More

> St. Jude recalling some defibrillator leads due to poor insulation. Story

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> Sanofi's reportedly on the verge of 'sizable' job cuts as diabetes business sputters. Story

> Astellas is still struggling to close its $379M Ocata buyout. Article