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Sildenafil May Treat PH by Limiting Cells That Induce Remodeling and Inflammation

Sildenafil appears to treat pulmonary hypertension (PH) by reducing the recruitment of bone marrow (BM)-derived progenitor cells, cells now being seen as potential key drivers of lung remodeling and inflammation in diseases that include PH. The study, “Sildenafil attenuates hypoxic pulmonary remodelling by inhibiting bone marrow progenitor cells,” was published in the…

BePHenomenal.com Aims to Educate and Engage People with PH

November is Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month and, in recognition, SteadyMed has announced the launch of its new website, BePHenomenal.com, dedicated to educating people with pulmonary hypertension (PH) so as to empower them to live the healthiest and most PHenomenal lives possible. The Pulmonary Hypertension Association notes…

Antipsychotic Agent with Potential as PAH Treatment Named Orphan Drug by FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has designed Reviva Pharmaceuticals’ RP5063 an Orphan Drug as a potential treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), providing the company with developmental and testing assistance. “We are pleased to receive Orphan Drug Designation for RP5063, which emphasizes the significant need for new mediations for patients…