Electronically controlled, fully automated lancing system will be unveiled at the June American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions in New Orleans. Designed to reduce pain associated with blood sample collection, the device will launch in "early 2004" in the U.S., Pelikan Technologies says. The firm gained 510(k) clearance April 23. A second-generation system that combines the lancet with glucose measurement capability is expected in 2005...

Nina Daily, chief marketing officer at the Professional Beauty Association since July 2018, will succeed Steve Sleeper as executive director at the end of June when Sleeper retires. More cosmetics industry appointments.

New round of orders would give the US all the vaccine it needs from the existing mRNA products, taking pressure off AstraZeneca as it experiences manufacturing challenges and the EU considers export restrictions to ensure it gets enough vaccine.