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3. FDA deputy director Maisel arrested in prostitution sting
FDA Center for Devices & Radiological Health Deputy Director Dr. William Maisel is set for a hearing next month after his arrest during a prostitution sting operation in Maryland.
2. Hologic closes $4B Gen-Probe buyout
Hologic completes its $4 billion acquisition of Gen-Probe and puts up solid numbers for its fiscal 3rd quarter, sending shares up nearly 3% since July 30.
1. California probes hospital accused of secret clinical trials with Stryker bone products
The California Health Dept. investigates a local hospital accused of using patients as "unwitting guinea pigs" for experimental Stryker bone-growth products.
