The first fully functional artificial pancreas for patients with diabetes could be ready for regulatory submission in the next few years. Medtronic has achieved notable success in this area to date, but positive clinical studies have put J&J in a good position as well, and the medical community is watching closely as the major developments in this groundbreaking endeavor continue to move forward.

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While analysts are struggling to look further than generic competition facing the French firm's best-seller Somatuline, new chief David Loew tells Scrip that intelligent lifecycle management and focused external deals will drive Ipsen's growth.