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Dr. Saadeh joins Allergy journal editorial advisory board January, 2008 – Dr. Saadeh recently was invited to join the Editorial Advisory Board of The Open Allergy Journal, an international publication of Bentham Science Publishers. The Open Allergy Journal is a peer-reviewed publication with the mission to provide a complete and reliable source of information on current developments and research in the field of allergies. The Journal emphasizes the publishing of quality papers and is freely available to researchers worldwide via the Internet (www.bentham.org) “I look forward to serving on the editorial advisory board for The Open Allergy Journal as a way to promote education and the dissemination of information, and to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in allergy research,” said Dr. Saadeh. “When it comes to my patients, I want to make sure I am up-to-date on treatments and knowledge so they receive the very best care available anywhere.” Dr. Saadeh joins physicians and scientists from 27 countries on six continents who serve on the board. His responsibilities include reviewing papers and articles, soliciting papers and writing articles for the publication. Good News for RA Sufferers: Dr. Saadeh’s Rheumatology Research Published for Prestigious European Conference June 2007 - Barcelona, Spain - Recent research findings may mean good news for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers, according to our own Constantine K. Saadeh, M.D., FACP, FACR. Dr. Saadeh shared clinical research study results as co-author of two research abstracts published at the prestigious European Union League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) meeting this summer in Barcelona, Spain. The first study addressed a method for ultrasound-guided dislodgement of calcifications or osteophytes that can form in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and which result in the development of severe, chronic pain – particularly in the shoulder and elbow. Guided by high resolution ultrasonography, the doctor used a needle to dislodge the calcification or osteophyte. Upon follow-up, three-fourths of treated patients reported resolution of pain and improvement in joint function. The procedure “is safe and seems to be effective,” according to the abstract. The second involved the drug Rituximab and its efficacy when used to treat patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Researchers wanted to measure and explore the clinical response following a first treatment course of the drug and its effect on baseline autoantibody status. Findings confirmed that treatment with Rituximab is an effective, innovative therapy for RA patients. More specifically, it was found that patients who tested negative to blood serum tests for both rheumatoid factor (RF) and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) achieved clinical benefit, as significantly more patients receiving Rituximab achieved a EULAR good or moderate response rating compared with the respective placebo-treated patients. Allergy A.R.T.S./ACCR’s own Kathy Brecht named ABWA Woman of the Year May, 2007 - Kathy Brecht, of the Amarillo Center for Clinical Research, recently was named the 2007 Woman of the Year by the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Amarillo Chapter. “Kathy has served as our Program Chairman for two years and she is doing a wonderful job,” said ABWA President Martha Campbell. “She has shown extraordinary leadership and has a real energy and enthusiasm for her work. Kathy has helped with our fundraising and our work with handicapped children. If called upon to help, and if she thinks she can do it, she never turns down a request.” Persons nominated for the ABWA’s Woman of the Year Award are singled out for having demonstrated superior leadership and work ethic, and for achieving goals and accomplishments. The nominees are voted upon by their peers. Ms. Brecht serves as Regulatory Coordinator for the Amarillo Center for Clinical Research, where she is responsible for regulatory requirements for clinical drug trials as mandated by the FDA and the International Congress on Harmonization. In addition, she wears numerous hats that include public relations support, publication and print responsibilities, providing regulatory support for patient coordinators, and working with the principal investigator and research director. She also is involved in Amarillo Darlin Dames – Red Hat Club, American Heart Association (former board member), The Bridge – Children’s Advocacy Center (former board member), American Cancer Society and Camp Alphie. She has two children and one grandchild.

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