TOP STORIES
Things continue to fall apart as KaloBios Pharmaceuticals Inc. — Martin Shkreli’s pet project — filed late Tuesday for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. — San Francisco Business Times
LIFE SCIENCES
When Investment Rhymes with Canada
Canada has a proud history of achievement in the areas of science and technology, and the field of biomanufacturing and life sciences is no exception.
Here’s a look at what we’ve learned about concussion diagnostics from this year. — MIT Technology Review
AbbVie has asked that the FDA to require companies seeking interchangeability status for a biosimilar to demonstrate interchangeability with a reference product for each of the reference product’s approved conditions of use. — BioCentury
Soterix Medical received the CE Mark for its Major Depressive Disorder treatment, which delivers low-intensity currents to a portion of the brain. – Business Wire
Well this is disturbing: A new study found that 91 percent of people who survive an overdose on prescription opioid painkillers continued to receive opioid prescriptions despite their history. — The Hill
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
PAYERS-PROVIDERS
New data shows that there are physician shortages in southern states. — Becker’s Hospital Review
Will more nurses choose to find work outside of hospitals? — Fierce Healthcare
TECH
Polaris Health Directions will be providing MD Anderson Cancer Center with an Apple Watch medical app for a pilot study for breast cancer patients. — iMedicalApps
POLITICS
Dr. Stephen M. Ostroff, FDA Acting Commissioner, provided his year-end insights on how the FDA operated with medical products during this year and what to expect moving forward. — FDA Voice
A LITTLE BIT EXTRA
It’s rare for anyone to actually see a giant squid, but in Japan, one actually came up to the ocean’s surface and made an appearance that was captured on video. — IFLScience
Photo: courtesy of Stat News
