Bayer AG and its cooperation partner Janssen Research & Development, LLC have announced that the Phase III trial COMPASS evaluating the efficacy and safety of rivaroxaban (Xarelto®) for the prevention of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) including cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction and stroke in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) or peripheral artery disease (PAD) has met its primary endpoint ahead of time.

Nationally-recognized relationship expert and author, Logan Levkoff, Ph.D., has partnered with Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) to fill a void in information available to people living with chronic diseases: relationship advice. Levkoff will address the topics of relationships and intimacy for those living with a chronic condition, like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), on the newly re-launched Arthritis.com site.

Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced the publication of the results of a post hoc analysis of the Phase III CLARITY study in Multiple Sclerosis Journal. The analysis showed that Cladribine Tablets reduced the annualised rate of brain volume loss - also known as brain atrophy - compared with placebo in patients with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).

Bayer announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted priority review designation to the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for regorafenib for the second-line treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC) in the U.S.

Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) has announced that the FOURIER trial evaluating whether Repatha® (evolocumab) reduces the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with clinically evident atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) met its primary composite endpoint (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction (MI), non-fatal stroke, hospitalization for unstable angina or coronary revascularization) and the key secondary composite endpoint (cardiovascular death, non-fatal MI or non-fatal stroke).

Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced that the Group sales rose 4% to CHF 50.6 billion. Despite high investments in the launch of new products and product development, core EPS grew faster than sales (+5%). Core EPS growth reflects the good underlying business performance and an impact from changes to the Group's Swiss pension plans.

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) reported financial results for fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 and provided 2017 financial guidance. Pfizer manages its commercial operations through two distinct businesses: Pfizer Innovative Health (IH) (formerly the Innovative Products business) and Pfizer Essential Health (EH) (formerly the Established Products business).