> Pharmaceutical companies have been cutting sales forces recently. The most recent is Boehringer Ingelheim, which will halve the ranks of its neurology sales force. FiercePharma [1]

> The ongoing investigation of generic drug maker Ranbaxy now includes a look at charges that it made weak or impure HIV drugs given to thousands of African AIDS patients. FiercePharma [2]

> Researchers are working to develop a low-cost, next-gen pneumococcus vaccine that works against a wider range of pneumococcus bacteria than industry standard Prevnar. FierceVaccines [3]

> According to a new study by healthcare IT company Logicalis, data storage is the top driver behind many hospital IT projects underway right now. FierceHealthIT [4]

And Finally... Nice try, lady. Just drop the rat and put your hands up. Article [5]