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    Phase II trial of aflibercept with FOLFIRI as a second‐line treatment for Japanese patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

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    Aflibercept targets vascular endothelial growth factor. The present study involved assessing the efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics of aflibercept plus 5‐fluorouracil/levofolinate/irinotecan (FOLFIRI) as a second‐line treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) in Japanese patients. Aflibercept (4 mg/kg) plus FOLFIRI was administered every 2 weeks in 62 patients with mCRC until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity or patient withdrawal. Tumors were imaged every 6 weeks. The primary endpoint was objective response rate (ORR); secondary endpoints were progression‐free survival, overall survival, safety, and pharmacokinetics of aflibercept, irinotecan and 5‐fluorouracil. A total of 60 patients were evaluated for ORR; 50 had received prior bevacizumab. The ORR was 8.3% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.3%‐15.3%), and the disease control rate (DCR) was 80.0% (69.9%‐90.1%). The median progression‐free survival was 5.42 months (4.14‐6.70 months) and the median overall survival was 15.59 months (11.20‐19.81 months). No treatment‐related deaths were observed, and no significant drug‐drug interactions were found. The most common treatment‐emergent adverse events were neutropenia and decreased appetite. Free aflibercept had a mean maximum concentration (coefficient of variation) of 73.2 ÎŒg/mL (15%), clearance of 0.805 L/d (22%) and volume of distribution of 6.2 L (18%); aflibercept bound with vascular endothelial growth factor had a clearance of 0.162 L/d (9%) (N = 62). Aflibercept did not significantly affect the pharmacokinetics of irinotecan or 5‐fluorouracil: The clearance was 11.1 L/h/m2 (28%) for irinotecan and, at steady state, 72.6 L/h/m2 (56%) for 5‐fluorouracil (N = 10). Adding aflibercept to FOLFIRI was shown to be beneficial and well‐tolerated in Japanese patients with mCRC. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01882868

    Les besoins de formation des mĂ©decins gĂ©nĂ©ralistes en gynĂ©cologie obstĂ©trique (enquĂȘte auprĂšs des praticiens de Midi-PyrĂ©nĂ©es)

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    La formation médicale continue, obligation légale et déontologique, a pour principal objectif la délivrance de soins de qualité. Il s'agit pour chaque praticien d'entretenir et de perfectionner ses connaissances dans les différents domaines qu'il pratique. L'exercice de la gynécologie obstétrique en médecine générale nous est apparu comme un enjeu particulier de cette formation. Le médecin généraliste, par son accessibilité et sa connaissance globale des patientes, a une position privilégiée pour leur proposer un suivi gynécologique et obstétrical. Ce rÎle sera grandissant : l'évolution de la population des gynécologues médicaux montre une pénurie croissante. Par ailleurs, la féminisation de la profession médicale, en particulier des généralistes, est un atout significatif pour développer la pratique de la gynécologie obstétrique par l'omnipraticien. Nous souhaitions savoir si les généralistes se sentent suffisamment formés pour assurer pleinement ces fonctions et s'ils souhaitent, le cas échéant, un enseignement complémentaire spécifique. Pour cela, nous avons analysé les réponses à un questionnaire retourné par prÚs de 10% des généralistes de Midi-Pyrénées en septembre 2003. L'étude met en évidence une insatisfaction globale face à l'enseignement initial, suivi pour la plupart avant les récentes réformes. Elle montre également une importante demande de formation complémentaire..TOULOUSE3-BU Santé-Centrale (315552105) / SudocTOULOUSE3-BU Santé-Allées (315552109) / SudocPARIS-BIUM (751062103) / SudocSudocFranceF

    A dose-finding Phase 2 study of single agent isatuximab (anti-CD38 mAb) in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma

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    A Phase 2 dose-finding study evaluated isatuximab, an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody, in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM; NCT01084252). Patients with ≄3 prior lines or refractory to both immunomodulatory drugs and proteasome inhibitors (dual refractory) were randomized to isatuximab 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks (Q2W), 10 mg/kg Q2W(2 cycles)/Q4W, or 10 mg/kg Q2W. A fourth arm evaluated 20 mg/kg QW(1 cycle)/Q2W. Patients (N = 97) had a median (range) age of 62 years (38–85), 5 (2–14) prior therapy lines, and 85% were double refractory. The overall response rate (ORR) was 4.3, 20.0, 29.2, and 24.0% with isatuximab 3 mg/kg Q2W, 10 mg/kg Q2W/Q4W, 10 mg/kg Q2W, and 20 mg/kg QW/Q2W, respectively. At doses ≄10 mg/kg, median progression-free survival and overall survival were 4.6 and 18.7 months, respectively, and the ORR was 40.9% (9/22) in patients with high-risk cytogenetics. CD38 receptor density was similar in responders and non-responders. The most common nonhematologic adverse events (typically grade ≀2) were nausea (34.0%), fatigue (32.0%), and upper respiratory tract infections (28.9%). Infusion reactions (typically with first infusion and grade ≀2) occurred in 51.5% of patients. In conclusion, isatuximab is active and generally well tolerated in heavily pretreated RRMM, with greatest efficacy at doses ≄10 mg/kg

    A dose-finding Phase 2 study of single agent isatuximab (anti-CD38 mAb) in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma

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    A Phase 2 dose-finding study evaluated isatuximab, an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody, in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM; NCT01084252). Patients with ≄3 prior lines or refractory to both immunomodulatory drugs and proteasome inhibitors (dual refractory) were randomized to isatuximab 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks (Q2W), 10 mg/kg Q2W(2 cycles)/Q4W, or 10 mg/kg Q2W. A fourth arm evaluated 20 mg/kg QW(1 cycle)/Q2W. Patients (N = 97) had a median (range) age of 62 years (38–85), 5 (2–14) prior therapy lines, and 85% were double refractory. The overall response rate (ORR) was 4.3, 20.0, 29.2, and 24.0% with isatuximab 3 mg/kg Q2W, 10 mg/kg Q2W/Q4W, 10 mg/kg Q2W, and 20 mg/kg QW/Q2W, respectively. At doses ≄10 mg/kg, median progression-free survival and overall survival were 4.6 and 18.7 months, respectively, and the ORR was 40.9% (9/22) in patients with high-risk cytogenetics. CD38 receptor density was similar in responders and non-responders. The most common nonhematologic adverse events (typically grade ≀2) were nausea (34.0%), fatigue (32.0%), and upper respiratory tract infections (28.9%). Infusion reactions (typically with first infusion and grade ≀2) occurred in 51.5% of patients. In conclusion, isatuximab is active and generally well tolerated in heavily pretreated RRMM, with greatest efficacy at doses ≄10 mg/kg

    Examen pelvien en gynécologie et obstétrique : recommandations pour la pratique clinique

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    ObjectifÉlaborer des recommandations pour l’examen clinique pelvien en gynĂ©cologie et obstĂ©trique.MatĂ©riel et mĂ©thodesUn groupe de travail multidisciplinaire de 45 experts a Ă©tĂ© constituĂ©, comprenant des reprĂ©sentants d’associations de patients et d’usagers du systĂšme de santĂ©. L’ensemble du processus de ces recommandations a Ă©tĂ© menĂ© indĂ©pendamment de tout financement. Il a Ă©tĂ© conseillĂ© aux auteurs de suivre les rĂšgles du systĂšme GRADEÂź (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) pour Ă©valuer la qualitĂ© des preuves. Les limites potentielles de faire des recommandations fortes en prĂ©sence de preuves de faible qualitĂ© ont Ă©tĂ© soulignĂ©es. Le comitĂ© a Ă©tudiĂ© 40 questions dans 4 domaines pour les femmes symptomatiques ou asymptomatiques (urgence, consultation gynĂ©cologique, maladies gynĂ©cologiques, obstĂ©trique et grossesse). Chaque question a Ă©tĂ© formulĂ©e dans un format PICO (Patients, Intervention, Comparaison, RĂ©sultat) et les Ă©lĂ©ments de preuve ont Ă©tĂ© dĂ©taillĂ©s. La revue de la littĂ©rature et les recommandations ont Ă©tĂ© rĂ©alisĂ©es selon la mĂ©thodologie GRADEÂź.RĂ©sultatsLe travail de synthĂšse des experts et l’application de la mĂ©thode GRADE ont abouti Ă  27 recommandations. Parmi les recommandations formalisĂ©es, 17 prĂ©sentaient un accord fort, 7 un accord faible et 3 un accord professionnel. Treize questions ont donnĂ© lieu Ă  une absence de recommandation en raison du manque de preuves (pas de rĂ©ponse dans la littĂ©rature).ConclusionsLes 27 recommandations ont permis de prĂ©ciser quand un examen clinique est requis pour diffĂ©rentes situations cliniques gynĂ©cologiques et obstĂ©tricales. Ces recommandations intĂ©ressent tout professionnel impliquĂ© dans la santĂ© des femmes. La nĂ©cessitĂ© de rĂ©aliser un examen clinique chez certaines patientes dans certaines situations a Ă©tĂ© fondĂ©e sur des preuves scientifiques. Des recherches supplĂ©mentaires sont nĂ©cessaires pour Ă©tudier les avantages dans d’autres situations
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