FDA Approvals, Stock Price Movements, and Acquisitions - Research Report on ARIAD, Gentium, Salix Pharmaceuticals, NPS Pharmaceuticals, and MEDNAX

NEW YORK, December 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARIA), Gentium S.p.A. (ADR) (NASDAQ: GENT), Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NASDAQ: SLXP), NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: NPSP) and MEDNAX Inc. (NYSE: MD). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Research Report

On December 20, 2013, ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARIAD) announced that the Company has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for revised U.S. Prescribing Information (USPI) and a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for Iclusig® (ponatinib) that allows the immediate resumption of its marketing and commercial distribution. According to the Company, the USPI  constitutes a revised indication statement and boxed warning, updated safety information, and recommendations about dosing considerations for prescribers. ARIAD added that Iclusig is now indicated for the treatment of adult patients with T315I-positive chronic myeloid leukemia or T315I-positive Philadelphia chromosome positive (Ph+) acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and Chronic phase, accelerated phase, or blast phase chronic myeloid leukemia or Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Harvey J. Berger, M.D., Chairman and CEO of ARIAD, said, "In less than two months of suspending marketing and commercial distribution of Iclusig in the U.S., we addressed the issues raised by the FDA and now are able to market and distribute Iclusig again in the U.S. As we look ahead to re-launching Iclusig in the U.S. and fulfilling our post-marketing requirements, we will continue to focus on understanding the benefits and risks of Iclusig treatment in patients with resistant or intolerant Philadelphia-positive leukemias." The Full Research Report on ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/161c_ARIA

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Gentium S.p.A. (ADR) Research Report

On December 20, 2013, Gentium S.p.A.'s (ADR) (Gentium) stock rose 2.82%, ending the day at $57.22. Over the previous three trading sessions, shares of Gentium gained 4.06%, compared to the Nasdaq Composite, which gained 2.01% during the same period. The Full Research Report on Gentium S.p.A. (ADR) - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/e100_GENT

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Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Research Report

On December 20, 2013, Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.'s (Salix Pharmaceuticals) stock rose 2.38%, ending the day at $87.61. Over the previous three trading sessions, shares of Salix Pharmaceuticals gained 3.40%, compared to the Nasdaq Composite, which moved up 2.01% during the same period. The Full Research Report on Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/04fa_SLXP

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NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Research Report

On December 20, 2013, NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s (NPS Pharmaceuticals) stock rose 5.65%, ending the day at $28.42. Over the previous three trading sessions, shares of NPS Pharmaceuticals gained 14.37%, compared to the Nasdaq Composite, which gained 2.01% during the same period. The Full Research Report on NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/441a_NPSP

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MEDNAX Inc. Research Report

On December 19, 2013, MEDNAX Inc. (MEDNAX) announced that it has acquired Neonatology Center of Winchester, P.C., a neonatal physician group practice based in Winchester, Virginia. The Company said that this practice will become part of MEDNAX's Pediatrix Medical Group division, a national group practice that includes neonatal, maternal-fetal medicine, pediatric cardiology, and other pediatric specialty physicians. MEDNAX stated that it acquired Neonatology Center of Winchester P.C. for cash and expects the transaction to be immediately accretive to earnings. Commenting on the acquisition, Teresa Clawson, M.D., Medical Director of Neonatology Services at Winchester Medical Center, said, "Joining Pediatrix will afford us the opportunity to continue to develop quality improvement efforts in the care of babies while they are hospitalized, enhance research and education initiatives, as well as place energy into community and legislative efforts that affect change for their futures." The Full Research Report on MEDNAX Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/671d_MD/

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