Claire Tarr is making a name for herself by moving forward. Diagnosed at 30 years old with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH), Tarr refuses to freeze in fear. “I try…
On June 23, 201, a little boy named Jackson was born. He weighed in at a healthy seven pounds, three ounces, and was 20.5 inches long, and his parents were…
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a form of high blood pressure affecting the arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart. The disease is characterized by increased blood pressure…
Happy Friday Patient Worthians! This week we are highlighting a story of a man with cystic fibrosis, racing to breathe and spread awareness of exercise therapy for those with CF.…
In December 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Uptravi (selexipag) for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (or PAH). Now, others around the world will have the same…
I revisited an article about a clinical trial that focused on women with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and I’m still baffled, because it just doesn’t make sense. The information provided about…
Congratulations to Accelmed, the equity investors, who backed SoniVie, a startup company based in Israel that's made a breakthrough treatment device for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Of course, we owe a…
The European Organization for Rare Diseases awarded Actelion Pharmaceuticals the EURORDIS Company Award 2016, for their research and support of patients with Pulmonary Hypertension. “I am very proud that, together with…
Last week at the 4th Systemic Sclerosis World Congress the results of a study conducted by University College London and Actelion Pharmaceuticals were presented. The findings? A sign of hope.…
Pulmonary Hypertension is a rare and debilitating condition that can prove fatal in as little as three years unless specialized treatment is given. The Pulmonary Hypertension Association has developed an accreditation process…
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