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Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis-Related PH Benefits from Advanced Therapies, According to Individual Case Study

In a new case-report study entitled “Dramatic and sustained responsiveness of pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis-associated pulmonary hypertension to vasodilator therapy,” authors describe vasodilators’ positive effects in treating Pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis patients with known pulmonary hypertension. The study was published in the journal Respiratory Medicine…

Beta Blocker Nebivolol Shows Promise In Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

A French research team was able to demonstrate nebivolol’s beneficial effects in treating pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), suggesting that new clinical studies should be conducted to further test the drug. The study entitled: “Nebivolol for Improving Endothelial Dysfunction, Pulmonary Vascular Remodeling, and Right Heart Function in Pulmonary Hypertension”…

Pregnancy in PAH Patients Focus of Recent Study

A recent systematic review titled “Pregnancy and pulmonary arterial hypertension: A clinical conundrum,” highlights that pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is an absolute contraindication for pregnant women. Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare condition that causes progressive increases in pulmonary arterial pressure and pulmonary…