Biotechnology company Amicus Therapeutics Inc. on Tuesday reported a smaller first-quarter loss as it began to accept revenue and increased its share count.

Among the earnings stories for Tuesday, May 13, from AP Financial News:

Among the earnings stories for Tuesday, May 13, from AP Financial News:

Among the earnings stories for Tuesday, May 13, from AP Financial News:

Medical technology company Becton, Dickinson & Co. said Tuesday it acquired Cytopeia, a developer of cell sorting instruments.

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Tuesday its first-quarter loss widened slightly as a hefty charge for warrant expenses outweighed a sharp downturn in operating expenses.

Medical device maker Boston Scientific Co. said Tuesday the Food and Drug Administration approved two of its new heart devices.

Regulators have issued a warning to Novartis over a promotional magnet for its epilepsy drug, saying it inadequately warns of the medication's risks.

Insulet Corp., which makes an insulin delivery system, said Tuesday its net loss widened in the first quarter as expenses outpaced a surge in revenue.

Shares of biotechnology company Medarex Inc. rose Tuesday after a Needham & Co. analyst raised his rating on shares to "Buy" from "Hold," based on the company's pipeline and developments expected throughout the year.

Shares of Iomai Corp. surged Tuesday after the biotechnology company said vaccine maker Intercell AG offered a buyout deal of $189 million, a sharp premium for the shares.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Tuesday its first-quarter loss widened on higher expenses, as the company developed it fibromylagia syndrome drug and prepared to launch its treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder and social anxiety disorder.

Medical device maker St. Jude Medical Inc. said Tuesday the Food and Drug Administration and European regulators approved a new component for the company's pacemakers and implantable heart devices.

Legislation that would require prescription drug makers to disclose payments to doctors got a boost Tuesday when Eli Lilly and Co., broke ranks with the industry and endorsed the bill.

Sonic Innovations Inc., which makes digital hearing aids, said Tuesday that Chief Executive Sam Westover has also been named chairman, replacing Andrew Raguskus, who will now serve as the company's senior technology adviser.