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Virulence Of Pandemic H1N1 Virus: K-State Study
Laboratory studies at Kansas State University and the work of a K-State researcher are making headway in the effort to control the pandemic H1N1 virus.
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Medarex Announces Primary Endpoint Achieved In MDX-1100 Anti-IP-10 Antibody Phase 2 Trial For Rheumatoid Arthritis
Medarex, Inc. (Nasdaq: MEDX) announced that the MDX-1100 Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) receiving methotrexate successfully met its primary endpoint. The top-line results from the recently completed 70-patient multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 trial indicated that when compared to placebo, three times the number of patients treated with 10 mg/kg of MDX-1100 every two weeks achieved at least a 20% improvement in RA signs and symptoms at 12 weeks, the primary endpoint of the study, as measured by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 20 measurement of response. These results were statistically significant when compared with placebo (p=0.0024). The antibody combination with methotrexate was generally safe and well-tolerated. Full results from this Phase 2 trial are planned to be presented at a future scientific meeting.
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Insurance Insiders Give Views On Health Reform
In an interview with the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler called the American health system an out-dated, World War II-era obstacle to economic progress. "We"ve been talking about health-care reform in this country for over 100 years, and its never happened," he said. However, he added, "I believe that Congress will be successful." Kreidler, a Democrat, was a member of Congress in the 1990s, when the Clinton administration attempted an overhaul. This time around, he said, "We"re still in July, and they"re making huge progress" (Pulkkinen, 8/2).
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Patients With Flu Like Symptoms Should Call Their GP First

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is advising patients with flu like symptoms to call their local general practice to seek advice before presenting at the practice to seek care. The call comes as GPs continue to work closely with the Australian Government and relevant agencies to contain the spread of swine flu through the community. "While Australia is in the "contain phase" of managing this outbreak general practice has a key role to play in implementing the health system"s response. Advice that directs patients with flu like systems to present at their local general practice could potentially contribute to the spread of this disease, counteracting our efforts to manage its impact on our communities," said Dr Chris Mitchell, RACGP President and GP in northern New South Wales. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners


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