Cardurion Pharmaceuticals Raises $260M in Series B Funding to Challenge Statin-Dominated Cardiovascular Market

Cardurion Pharmaceuticals, Series B Funding, Cardiovascular, Statins, Biotech, Bain Capital, Ascenta Capital, NEA, GV, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Millennium Management, Farallon Capital Management, Invus, Blue Owl Healthcare Opportunities, Delos Capital, Digitalis Ventures

Ozempic Reduces Mortality Risk by 20% in Diabetes Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

** Ozempic, Novo Nordisk, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, mortality risk, cardiovascular deaths, kidney failure, semaglutide, Wegovy, obesity treatment

Incyte Expands Portfolio with $750 Million Acquisition of Escient, a Pioneer in Immune and Neuro Biotechnology

Incyte, Escient, biotechnology, immune system, neuroscience, acquisition, deal, $750 million, portfolio expansion, drug development, therapeutics, GPCR targets.