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Major Step Forward in Peanut Allergy Treatment

DBV Technologies shares dipped on Monday after the firm announced an update from the FDA. Although it was a positive update for the company, this appears to be a case of “sell the news.”

Chris Lange · 7 years ago

More Good News for LGMD Patients

Sarepta shares jumped on Friday after the firm announced an update from its Duchenne muscular dystrophy trial.

Chris Lange · 7 years ago

Is the FDA Going Too Soft on Zantac?

The FDA is coming down hard after the disclosure that Zantac and other generic ranitidine drugs could contain impurities and carcinogens.

Chris Lange · 7 years ago

Is Vaping as Dangerous as Mustard Gas?

Do the injuries to the patients made ill from vaping resemble those in people exposed to mustard gas? One researcher thinks so.

Paul Ausick · 7 years ago

A Drop in Income Might Scramble Your Brain

That experiencing a decline in income might upset somebody is a no-brainer, but new research suggests that it might literally affect the brain in negative ways.

Trey Thoelcke · 7 years ago

Would Stryker Be Better Off Buying Conformis?

Conformis shares shot up on Tuesday after the firm announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to sell and license to Stryker to develop, manufacture and supply PSI for use in connection with…

Chris Lange · 7 years ago

Unusual Settlement Deal Proposed for Opioid Lawsuits

Five drugmakers are considering a proposal that would have them contribute to a trust established as part of the bankruptcy settlement by Purdue Pharmaceuticals and be released from liability in the hundreds of other…

Paul Ausick · 7 years ago

Are Biotechs the Next Target for Cyber Criminals?

Minerva Neurosciences shares dropped sharply on Tuesday after the firm announced that it was the victim of a cyberattack. Minerva also provided an update on its clinical trials.

Chris Lange · 7 years ago

Major Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Trial Is Ready to Launch

Catabasis Pharma shares jumped early on Tuesday after the firm announced that it had completed the enrollment for its late-stage Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) study. Specifically, the enrollment is for the Phase 3 PolarisDMD…

Chris Lange · 7 years ago