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Altair Therapeutics Reports Successful Completion Of Phase I Study Of Inhaled AIR645
Altair Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-held, biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for respiratory diseases, reported results from its phase I study evaluating the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of its lead product, once-weekly inhaled AIR645, in healthy volunteers. AIR645 is a non-steroidal dual inhibitor of cellular responses to interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-13, cytokines that play a critical role in development and progression of asthma, rhinitis and other allergic disorders. Results presented today at the 2009 International Conference of the American Thoracic Society (ATS) within the Mini-Symposium "New Treatment Approaches for Asthma and Allergy" showed that inhaled AIR645 was safe, well tolerated and had dose-dependent exposure in the airways. These results demonstrate the potential of AIR645 as a convenient once-weekly treatment for asthma and other respiratory disorders. Later this year, Altair plans to initiate a phase II efficacy study in patients with asthma.
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Trust's Antibiotic Guidelines Given National Credit, UK

Southampton"s teaching hospitals have been recognised by one of the UK"s top medical organisations for leading the way in use of antibiotics in the fight against infection. The British Medical Association, the professional body for doctors and medical students, praised Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust"s development of clear and simple antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for staff. Careful and restricted prescribing plays a key part in preventing bugs" resistance to treatment, and the policy - which is available in hard copy on all wards - outlines simple measures to ensure infection medication is only given in the correct circumstances. The guidance urges staff to closely document justifications for starting therapy, to administer antimicrobials orally wherever possible and regularly refer to consultant microbiologists for authorisation and advice. SUHT"s pharmacy department has also produced a pocket antibiotic booklet which is issued to all prescribers, as well as being available through the Trust"s intranet site. The team works closely with the microbiologists to make sure the guidelines are followed. Martin Stephens, associate medical director of clinical effectiveness and medicines, said: "Our microbiology doctors and pharmacists have worked extremely hard on developing this policy to further enhance the fight against infection and we are delighted to have received national credit." SUHT"s antimicrobial prescribing policy appears in the BMA Board of Science"s Tackling healthcare associated infections through effective policy action report, published this month. Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust


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