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PARIS, February 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

'SARAH' - a French national collaborative randomized controlled trial of radioembolization with yttrium-90 resin microspheres versus sorafenib in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma is now open for recruitment

The start of SARAH, a new randomized controlled trial to directly compare the effectiveness of radioembolization with yttrium-90 resin microspheres (SIR-Spheres® microspheres; Sirtex Medical Limited, Australia) versus sorafenib (Nexavar®, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Germany), a systemic therapy that is the current standard of care for patients with non-surgical advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), was announced today by the principal investigator, Professor Valérie Vilgrain MD, PhD, Department of Radiology, Beaujon Hospital, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Clichy and Université Paris Diderot, Sorbonne Paris Cité, France.

SARAH (SorAfenib versus Radioembolization in Advanced Hepatocellular carcinoma)is a Phase III multi-centre prospective randomized open-labelled trial, which aims to recruit 400 patients in France with advanced HCC (Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer stage C) with or without portal vein thrombosis and no extrahepatic spread, who are ineligible for surgical resection, liver transplantation or radiofrequency ablation; or whose disease has progressed or recurred after previous therapies.[1]

The primary goal of the study will be to assess if radioembolization with yttrium-90 resin microspheres provides an increased survival benefit compared to sorafenib in patients with advanced HCC.

Professor Vilgrain said: "Around 20 specialist cancer centres throughout France will be involved in this trial. SIR-Spheres microspheres were selected for the test arm of this collaborative trial, which is being promoted by the 'Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris'."

In patients with advanced HCC, sorafenib is now the standard treatment.  Its use is associated with an increased median overall survival (from 8 to 11 months in the SHARP trial) but 80% of patients also experience treatment-related adverse events.  

Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT), also known as radioembolization, is a novel treatment for inoperable liver cancer that delivers high doses of radiation directly to the site of tumours.  It is a minimally-invasive treatment, in which millions of radioactive SIR-Spheres microspheres (diameter between 20-60 microns) are infused via a catheter into the liver, where they selectively target liver tumours with a dose of internal radiation up to 40 times higher than conventional radiotherapy, while sparing healthy tissue. There is a growing interest in radioembolization using yttrium-90 resin microspheres in this patient population, based on a substantial number of open-label single-group studies as well as a large multi-centre European analysis[2] of the long-term outcomes related to survival and safety of radioembolization using SIR-Spheres microspheres in patients with inoperable HCC.  In 13 open-label single-group studies totalizing 400 patients with advanced HCC, the combined estimation of the median overall survival after radioembolization with yttrium-90 microspheres was of 15 months (min-max: 7 to 27 months).

SIR-Spheres microspheres are approved for use in Australia, the European Union (CE Mark), New Zealand, Switzerland, Turkey and several other countries including in Asia (e.g. India, Korean, Singapore and Hong Kong) for the treatment of unresectable liver tumours.  SIR-Spheres microspheres are also indicated in the U.S. for the treatment of non-resectable metastatic liver tumours from primary colorectal cancer in combination with intra-hepatic artery chemotherapy using floxuridine.  

Professor Vilgrain said that: "The SARAH trial is testing the hypothesis that radioembolization using yttrium-90 resin microspheres can increase the median overall survival with fewer side effects and/or a better quality of life in comparison with sorafenib.  We hope that the results of this study will help improve the prognosis for these difficult to treat patients".

About Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) occurs in people whose livers have become severely damaged or cirrhotic, due to conditions such as hepatitis and alcoholism.  It is one of the ten most-common cancers in the world, with nearly 750,000 cases diagnosed annually, and the third-leading cause of cancer deaths.[3]  It occurs with greatest frequency in regions where viral hepatitis B or C aremost often diagnosed, such as in Asia Pacific and Southern Europe.  

Hepatocellular cancer can be cured by surgery, either by resecting the diseased parts of the liver, or by transplantation with a liver from a healthy donor.  These interventions, however, are inappropriate for the great majority of patients, whose survival may range from a few months to two or more years depending largely on the state of their liver at the time of their diagnosis and the extent of tumour invasion.

References:

  1. SorAfenib versus Radioembolization in Advanced Hepatocellular carcinoma (SARAH): http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01482442.
  2. Sangro B, Carpanese L, Cianni R et al on behalf of European Network on Radioembolization with yttrium-90 resin microspheres (ENRY). Survival after [90]Y resin microsphere radioembolization of hepatocellular carcinoma across BCLC stages: A European evaluation. Hepatology 2011; 54: 868-878.
  3. GLOBOCAN.  Liver Cancer Incidence and Mortality Worldwide in 2008.  http://globocan.iarc.fr/factsheets/cancers/liver.asp accessed 28 June 2011.

SOURCE Sirtex Medical Limited

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PARÍS, February 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

'SARAH', un ensayo controlado aleatorio colaborativo nacional francés de radioembolización con microesferas de resina yttrium-90 frente a sorafenib en carcinoma hepatocelular avanzado, ya está en fase de reclutamiento  

El inicio de SARAH, un nuevo ensayo aleatorio controlado cuyo objetivo es comparar directamente la efectividad de la radioembolización con microesferas de resina yttrium-90 (SIR-Spheres®, de Sirtex Medical Limited, Australia) frente a sorafenib (Nexavar®, de Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Alemania), una terapia sistémica que es el actual estándar de atención para pacientes con carcinoma hepatocelular avanzado no quirúrgico (HCC), se anunció hoy por la principal investigadora, la profesora Valérie Vilgrain MD, PhD, del Departmento de Radiología del Beaujon Hospital, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Clichy y de la Université Paris Diderot, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Francia.

SARAH (SorAfenib versus Radioembolization in Advanced Hepatocellular carcinoma) es un ensayo de fase III multicentro prospectivo aleatorio de etiqueta abierta, que pretende reclutar a 400 pacientes en Francia con HCC avanzado (Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer stage C) con o sin trombosis de vena portal y sin propagación extrahepática, que no son aptos para la resección quirúrgica, transplante hepático o ablación por radiofrecuencia; o cuya enfermedad ha progresado o se ha repetido tras terapias anteriores[1].

El objetivo principal del estudio será evaluar si la radioembolización con microesferas de resina yttrium-90 ofrece un beneficio de supervivencia incrementado en comparación con sorafenib en pacientes con HCC avanzado.

La profesora Vilgrain comentó: "En torno a 20 centros de cáncer especializados en Francia estarán implicados en este ensayo. Las microesferas SIR-Spheres se seleccionaron para el brazo de prueba de este ensayo colaborativo, que se promueve por 'Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris'".

En pacientes con HCC avanzado, sorafenib es ahora el tratamiento estándar. Su uso está asociado con una supervivencia general media incrementada (de 8 a 11 meses en el ensayo SHARP) pero el 80% de los pacientes también experimentan efectos secundarios relacionados con el tratamiento.

La Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT), también conocida como radioembolización, es un nuevo tratamiento para el cáncer hepático interoperable que ofrece altas dosis de radiación directamente al sitio de los tumores. Es un tratamiento mínimamente invasivo, en el que millones de microesferas SIR-Spheres radioactivas (diámetro entre 20-60 micrones) se inyectan mediante un catéter al hígado, donde se dirigen selectivamente a los tumores hepáticos con una dosis de radiación interna hasta 40 veces superior que la radioterapia convencional, mientras se repone tejido sano.  Hay un creciente interés por la radioembolización utilizando microesferas de resina yttrium-90 en esta población de pacientes, basada en un sustancial número de estudios de grupo único de etiqueta abierta así como grandes análisis europeos multicentro[2] de los resultados a largo plazo relativos a la supervivencia y seguridad de la radioembolización utilizando las microesferas SIR-Spheres en pacientes con HCC inoperable. En 13 estudios de grupo único de etiqueta abierta que suman 400 pacientes con HCC avanzado, la estimación combinada de la supervivencia media tras la radioembolización con microesferas yttrium-90 fue de 15 meses (mín-máx: de 7 a 27 meses).

Las microesferas SIR-Spheres están aprobadas para uso en Australia, la Unión Europea (CE Mark), Nueva Zelanda, Suiza, Turquía y otros países, como Asia (por ejemplo, la India, Corea, Singapur y Hong Kong) para el tratamiento de los tumores hepáticos no operables. Las microesferas SIR-Spheres están también indicadas en EE.UU. para el tratamiento de tumores hepáticos metastáticos no operables desde el cáncer colorrectal primario en combinación con la quimioterapia de artera intra-hepática utilizando floxuridina.  

La profesora Vilgrain afirmó: "El ensayo SARAH prueba la hipótesis de que la radioembolización utilizando microesferas de resina yttrium-90 puede aumentar la supervivencia media general con pocos efectos secundarios y/o una mejor calidad de vida en comparación con sorafenib. Esperamos que los resultados de este estudio ayuden a mejorar la prognosis para estos pacientes tan difíciles de tratar".

Acerca del carcinoma hepatocelular  

El carcinoma hepatocelular (HCC) se produce en personas cuyos hígados se han dañado gravemente o son cirróticos, debido a condiciones como la hepatitis y el alcoholismo. Es uno de los 10 cánceres más comunes del mundo, con casi 750.000 casos diagnosticados anualmente, y la tercera causa principal de muertes por cáncer[3]. Se produce con la mayor frecuencia en regiones donde la hepatitis viral B o C es la más diagnosticada, como en Asia Pacífico y Europa del sur.

El cáncer hepatocelular puede curarse mediante cirugía, ya sea reseccionando las partes enfermas del hígado, o bien mediante un transplante con un hígado de un donante sano. Estas intervenciones, sin embargo, son inapropiadas para la gran mayoría de pacientes, cuya supervivencia oscila de unos meses a dos o más años dependiendo del estado del hígado en el momento de su diagnóstico y la extensión de la invasión del tumor.

Referencias:

  1. SorAfenib versus Radioembolization in Advanced Hepatocellular carcinoma (SARAH): http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01482442.
  2. Sangro B, Carpanese L, Cianni R et al on behalf of European Network on Radioembolization with yttrium-90 resin microspheres (ENRY). Survival after [90]Y resin microsphere radioembolization of hepatocellular carcinoma across BCLC stages: A European evaluation. Hepatology 2011; 54: 868-878.
  3. GLOBOCAN.  Liver Cancer Incidence and Mortality Worldwide in 2008. http://globocan.iarc.fr/factsheets/cancers/liver.asp accessed 28 June 2011.

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EAST GREENWICH, N.J., Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NVR, Inc. (NYSE: NVR), one of the nation's largest homebuilding and mortgage banking companies, announces the release of new homesites in the Preserve at Greenwich Crossing community in East Greenwich, NJ. Built by NVR's Ryan Homes division, Preserve at Greenwich Crossing is a charming single-family home community of 33 spacious homesites that blends convenience, recreational opportunities and extreme value. Prices of single-family homes at Preserve at Greenwich Crossing start from the $260's.  Come see why Preserve at Greenwich Crossing is one of Ryan's best-selling communities in Southern New Jersey.

These elegant single-family homes offer up to 5 bedrooms, 2 car garages, and open, airy floor plans, distinctive appointments and innovative designs. These spacious homes also have custom options, such as cathedral ceilings, luxury bathrooms, granite countertops and optional upgraded hardwood flooring.  For a limited time, homebuyers will receive a morning room, valued up to $14,490, included with their new home purchase, with use of NVR Mortgage.

The convenient East Greenwich location provides quick, easy access to I-295 (3 miles), Route 55 (4 miles), and the NJ Turnpike (approximately 6 miles). The neighborhood is only 15 minutes from Philadelphia and is close to nearby destination malls, charming small-town shops, and an abundance of golf courses.  This charming neighborhood offers tennis courts, recreation fields and tot lots, all within 2 miles of the highly desirable East Greenwich schools.

The Greenwich Crossing model home is open Monday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Like all new Ryan Homes, those at Preserve at Greenwich Crossing are fully ENERGY STAR® Qualified, yielding monthly utility bills up to 30% lower than standard homes, according to the EPA. All Ryan Homes also carry 10-year structural warranties, and are independently inspected for quality by a third-party inspector. 

For further information about Ryan Homes' new single-family homes at Preserve at Greenwich Crossing in East Greenwich, NJ, please phone (856) 468-2385.

About NVR
NVR, Inc. operates in two business segments: homebuilding and mortgage banking. The homebuilding unit sells and builds homes under the Ryan Homes, NVHomes, Rymarc Homes and Fox Ridge Homes trade names, and operates in 27 metropolitan areas in 15 states. For more information about NVR, Inc. and its brands, see www.nvrinc.com, www.ryanhomes.com, www.nvhomes.com, www.foxridgehomes.com and www.rymarc.com.

The information in this press release is subject to change and the pricing and other features of any NVR-built home will be established at the time of sale. ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark owned by the U.S. government.

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LINE-X Protective Coatings to Feature Award Winning Product Showcase at 2012 Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show
February 4, 2012

 LINE-X Protective Coatings, the nation's leading developer and..."/>
 
 

-- LINE-X Displays its Recent Durability Successes and LINE-X PREMIUM at Booth #900 --

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LINE-X Protective Coatings, the nation's leading developer and provider of high performance protective coatings, will be attending the upcoming Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show, kicking off this weekend, Feb. 4 – 12, 2012, in Harrisburg, Penn. LINE-X will be showcasing a variety of its award-winning spray-on protective coatings solutions, including LINE-X PREMIUM, XS-650 and ASPART-X Flooring Systems. Although widely known for its bedliner coatings, LINE-X has broadened its product offerings and is now using LINE-X PREMIUM and XS-650 for many different applications, including protecting The Dominator tornado chase vehicle on the Discovery Channel's hit series, Storm Chasers. LINE-X will be in booth #900.

"With our award-winning year in 2011, we're excited to be able to showcase our extensive products successes at this year's Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show. We're expanding our spray-on protective coatings products and the new applications are endless, " said Kevin Heronimus, CEO of LINE-X Protective Coatings. "The 2012 Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show is a great way for us to connect with outdoor enthusiasts who are interested in new technologies and products for their vehicles, gear and equipment. We encourage everyone to stop in at booth #900 to learn more about the full line up of LINE-X products."

Available throughout the company's network of over 500 professional, franchised centers in over 46 countries, LINE-X continues to lead the marketplace with innovative products that provide unique solutions to customers. With recent awards from Frost & Sullivan and a 2011 Innovation Award from the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry, LINE-X Protective Coatings is committed to leading industries that utilize spray-on applications. LINE-X products are tested for strength and protection both in the laboratory and in harsh, real-world conditions to ensure the highest levels of durability. For more information about LINE-X products, applications and dealer locations, visit LINE-X online at www.LINEX.com.

About LINE-X Protective Coatings
LINE-X Protective Coatings (www.LINE-X.com) is the nation's leading developer and provider of high performance protective coatings offering scientifically formulated polymers that permanently bond to a wide range of surfaces for unmatched durability. LINE-X products are utilized in automotive, commercial, light industrial, heavy industrial, agricultural, military, marine and custom applications. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, with more than 500 locations in 46 countries, it is the goal of LINE-X to consistently produce the highest quality and most reliable materials available. Follow LINE-X on Twitter @LineXprotects become a fan on Facebook of LINE-X Protective Coatings and check out what LINE-X is doing on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/linexprotects.

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Hertz On Demand Hits the Streets of the Nation's Capital
February 3, 2012

 The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) today announced the..."/>
 
 

With 80 new parking spots, Hertz car sharing expands in metro Washington, D.C.

PARK RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) today announced the expansion of its car sharing fleet in the greater Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area, growing its car sharing program, Hertz On Demand in the nation's capital. With a range of cars – from electric vehicles, available at Union Station, and compacts to sedans and SUVs – available both in parking garages, outdoor spaces and in 23 on-street parking spots, the Hertz On Demand fleet in metro Washington, D.C. will be one of the largest and most diverse in the District.

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"By making vehicles readily available in more locations, Hertz On Demand is making car sharing more convenient and accessible to Washington, D.C. residents, visitors and workers," commented Mark P. Frissora, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hertz. "Hertz On Demand is free to join with no annual, membership or late fees.  Our member benefits, which far exceed those of our competitors, coupled with our selection of cars really enables members to specifically choose the car they want for the trip they are taking."

Hertz On Demand vehicles will be available in all 8 Wards of the District including Union Station, Adams Morgan, Connecticut Avenue NW, Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Anacostia, H St. NE, Logan Circle, Dupont Circle, Columbia Heights, Takoma, Cleveland Park, Friendships Heights, Georgetown, and South Capitol Street. As the program expands, additional locations will be opened throughout the city and surrounding suburbs, including Virginia and Maryland.

Local residents and visitors can sign up online, and start reserving cars from one of Hertz On Demand's locations to experience the enhanced member benefits offered by the car sharing club, including:

Hertz On Demand provides an economical, convenient and socially conscious alternative to car ownership. The service is a pay-as-you-go system, providing members with 24/7 access to vehicles strategically located throughout their city. It has approximately 120,000 members, is available in six countries and on approximately 60 university campuses. Overall, Hertz On Demand offers its members products and services that are unmatched in the car sharing industry, including:

As the only leading global rent-a-car company to also offer a car club, Hertz is ideally positioned to offer companies tailored solutions which are designed to meet the demands of today's businesses. Businesses can reduce expenses and control costs by converting fixed fleet costs into variable costs by only paying for per trip usage. Shared cars can be used for professional purposes, including trips to nearby offices and off-site business meetings. Additionally, businesses can give employees a money-saving perk by offering Hertz on Demand cars at work, making cars available for personal usage. Hertz on Demand is able to place cars on corporate sites and also offer corporate members the added benefit of classic rent a car services. Businesses, government entities with fleet operations, and even companies operating residential buildings, such as apartment blocks, can all benefit by offering employees and tenants car sharing services.  Hertz on Demand also serves businesses and organizations including Marriott International, and BAA Airports Ltd.

For more information, visit www.HertzOnDemand.com or follow Hertz On Demand on Facebook [www.facebook.com/hertzondemand] or Twitter [www.twitter.com/hertz].

About Hertz On Demand
Hertz on Demand, Hertz's global car sharing club, has more than 850 vehicles, 120,000 members and more than 250 locations worldwide, including corporate offices and universities. Hertz on Demand offers a variety of vehicles available for online reservation at competitive rates. All cars are equipped with Eileo® technology, and benefits covered by the hourly rate include gas, insurance, GPS turn-by-turn navigation, 24/7 roadside assistance, 24-hour Member Care Center communication, and 180 free miles per day. For more information, visit www.HertzOnDemand.com

About Hertz
Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand operating from approximately 8,500 locations in approximately 145 countries worldwide. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 94 major airports in Europe, operating both corporate and licensee locations in cities and airports in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Company also operates the Advantage car rental brand. In addition, Hertz operates one of the world's largest equipment rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, offering a diverse line of rental equipment, including tools and supplies, and new and used equipment for sale from approximately 320 branches in the United States, Canada, China, France, Italy, Spain and Saudi Arabia.

For more information, visit www.HertzOnDemand.com or www.hertz.com.

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(2) Late returns will only be charged rates for the additional time used in 15 minute intervals (no punitive fees)

 

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