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Nov 22, 2023

CRISPR Therapeutics laid off employees on heels of positive FDA adcomm: sources


To address shortage, Novo Nordisk will cut production of Victoza to boost supply of Ozempic


Masimo reels in FDA nod for pulse oximetry smartwatch amid Apple Watch patent spats 


Evelo's voyage ends as Flagship-founded biotech finds dissolution is only viable option


Smith+Nephew swoops in with $330M offer for CartiHeal after Bioventus bows out

 

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CRISPR Therapeutics laid off employees on heels of positive FDA AdComm: sources

CRISPR Therapeutics laid off some of its staffers a week after FDA advisers endorsed the company's Vertex-sponsored, gene-edited cell therapy, according to the three sources. The company reported having more than $1.7 billion in cash as of the end of September.
 

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To address shortage, Novo Nordisk will cut production of Victoza to boost supply of Ozempic

Unable to scale up its manufacturing fast enough to meet the spiraling demand for its GLP-1 weight loss products, Novo Nordisk is employing a new strategy—reducing production of diabetes drug Victoza to make more Ozempic.

Masimo reels in FDA nod for pulse oximetry smartwatch amid Apple Watch patent spats

About a year after beginning its full market launch, Masimo’s W1 smartwatch can now be used as a medical device in the U.S.

Evelo's voyage ends as Flagship-founded biotech finds dissolution is only viable option

Evelo Biosciences is dissolving. One month after starting a search for strategic alternatives, the Flagship Ventures-backed microbiome biotech has found its only option is to close its doors and hand any cash to creditors.

Smith+Nephew swoops in with $330M offer for CartiHeal after Bioventus bows out

After the collapse of Bioventus’ efforts to acquire its previous orthopedic partner CartiHeal last year, Smith+Nephew has swooped in to pick up the sports medicine developer—and at a discount.

Bayer's trial flop, courtroom setback could restrict CEO's options amid strategic review: analyst

After suffering setbacks in the clinic and in court this week, Bayer’s ability to overhaul its corporate structure is becoming more constricted, one group of analysts contends.

Boehringer builds out cancer capabilities with $500M deal for bacteria-focused Swiss biotech

Boehringer Ingelheim is acquiring bacterial cancer therapy company T3 Pharmaceuticals in a deal that could be worth up to $508 million.

ResMed warns against using magnetic CPAP masks around pacemakers, other implants

As competitor Philips continues to grapple with the effects of its long-standing recall of CPAP machines and other respiratory devices, ResMed is now issuing a safety warning of its own.

Viatris-partnered ulcerative colitis drug fails interim phase 3 review, sending InDex's stock down 60%

InDex Pharmaceuticals may be struggling to think of reasons to be thankful. The Swedish biotech has rocked investors with news it is stopping a phase 3 ulcerative colitis trial early in response to lackluster efficacy, sending its share price down 60%.

Novartis drops subpoena request in trade-secret spat with Takeda

Novartis has withdrawn its request to access Takeda’s documents as part of an investigation over potential trade-secrets theft.

Investment firm Syncona throws lifeline to Freeline by buying out struggling biotech

After mulling a potential buyout for a month, Freeline Therapeutics has decided that its future lies in the arms of its majority shareholder.
 
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