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3. WaveRx investors pull the plug
WaveRx Inc.’s head slipped under the water forever, a victim of its backers’ doubts about the FDA ever giving a green light to its technology for treating diabetic neuropathy.
2. Stryker gets some love from "hedge fund king" Steven Cohen
Wall Street’s "hedge fund king" Stephen Cohen increased his holdings in Stryker Corp. (NYSE:SYK) during the second quarter by an astounding 1858 percent, bringing his stake to nearly 1.4 million shares.
1. Insulin pump hacker prompts Reps to ask for GAO investigation
The recent report of an computer security expert who hacked his own insulin pump got the attention of members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, who asked for a Government Accountability Office investigation.