University of Chicago, AbbVie Sign Cancer Research Deal

“Leukemia patients got a ray of hope last week when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug that targets a subset of leukemia patients with a genetic abnormality that makes the cancer harder to treat,” according to ChicagoTribune.com. ...

A Blueprint for More U.S. Early Feasibility Studies

According to MDDIonline.com, “A public-private partnership has put forth a draft blueprint intended to give medical device companies a helping hand in planning and conducting early feasibility studies (EFS) in the United States.  Ensuring that medical device...

ICYMI: UPDATE 1-Medtronic’s Wireless Pacemaker Wins U.S FDA Nod

According to Reuters, “Medtronic Plc’s wireless pacemaker was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday, making it the first pacemaker in the United States that does not need wired leads to correct slow heart rates.”  For more...