The maker of Cabometyx wants to expand its oncology pipeline via deal-making but is wary of the high attrition rate in cancer. Option deals with Cybrexa and Sairopa may avoid some of that risk.

Brief summaries of recent clinical developments in the device industry, including advances in cell therapy & regenerative medicine, dangers of blood substitutes, and a hypothermia-inducing suit.

Vivant Medical Inc. has developed minimally invasive microwave ablation technology for solid tumors. Vivant believes that its technology---which includes a novel ring-shaped probe--will be faster, safer and more effective than radiofrequency ablation.