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PHA Dallas Conference Sets Attendance Record, Celebrities Thanked

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) International PH Conference and Scientific Sessions in Dallas, Texas broke an attendance record for the organization’s 25-year history of events for awareness, scientific advancement and strong community connection. Patients, families, caregivers, medical professionals, advocates and others —including celebrities Terrence J and Chloe Temtchine – were among…

Pulmonary Hypertension Association Receives Grants, Gives Recognition

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) was awarded during its 12th International Conference and Scientific Sessions, in Dallas, two new grants to support its work in pulmonary hypertension (PH). To mark the organization’s 25th anniversary also, PHA also awarded several individuals for advocacy, awareness, volunteerism and fundraising service, at the June 17 –…

Approved Drug, 4-PBA, Eased ER Stress and Artery Pressure in PAH Rat Model, Study Reports

A drug approved for a genetic condition called urea cycle disorder — sodium 4-phenylbutyric acid (4-PBA) — shows a protective effect for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) by decreasing pulmonary artery pressure and mean right ventricular pressure in a PAH rat model. The study, “4-Phenylbutyric Acid Induces Protection against Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in…

Positive Interim Results from PAH Extension LARIAT Trial Reported by Reata

Reata Pharmaceuticals has reported positive interim results from the extension Phase 2 LARIAT clinical trial assessing bardoxolone methyl for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The LARIAT trial is assessing the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of bardoxolone methyl compared to a placebo in patients with PAH. The study aims to determine the recommended…

Questionnaire for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Patients to Help Determine Quality of Life

Researchers from the U.S., Germany, Switzerland, and the U.K. have developed a new questionnaire, to help assess symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and the disease’s impact on patients’ lives. The questionnaire, called PAH-SYMPACT, was created following guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to include patient reported outcomes…

PHenomenal Campaign Invites PH Patients to Show Off Their True Selves

SteadyMed, Ltd., and the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) recently launched a new campaign, called PHenomenal, offering patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) and their loved ones a social media outlet through which to share photos and videos that highlight how fascinating and inspirational they are as people. “My patients with PH continually impress me…

Phase 3 Study of INOpulse Device as a PAH Treatment Enrolls First Patient

Bellerophon Therapeutics, Inc., announced the enrollment of the first patient with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in its Phase 3 INOvation-1 clinical study, assessing the efficacy and safety of the next-generation INOpulse delivery system. The portable device is designed to continuously administer inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) to ambulatory patients using a carefully controlled,…

PAH Related Heart Dysfunction, Fibrosis May be Thwarted by Controlling Collagen Turnover

A new study from investigators in Wisconsin suggests that treatments reducing the production and breakdown of collagen may be used as therapies for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The research report “Limiting collagen turnover via collagenase‐resistance attenuates right ventricular dysfunction and fibrosis in pulmonary arterial hypertension,” was published in the online journal Physiological Reports.