Two part video series on Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs): what they are and how to collect and use them, by Leem France

Les Entreprises du Médicament, Leem, is the French industry association which represents drug companies operating in France. During the course of November 2023 Leem organised a two-part video series on Patient Reported Outcome Measures. Round Table 1- 06/11/2023 – PROMs, PREMs, Patient Surveys: What are we talking about and for what purposes? Moderator: Dr. Thomas […]

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Le Monde publishes an interview Prof. Marc Humbert, Director of the French National Reference Center for Pulmonary Hypertension, and the French patient association HTaPFrance team

On the occasion of Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month in November, the French Pulmonary Hypertension Association HTaPFrance had the great pleasure of being interviewed by the Le Monde, France’s leading daily newspaper. This collaboration with Prof. Marc Humbert, Director of the French National Reference Center for Pulmonary Hypertension, facilitated by the MSD laboratory, helped to shed

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A fresh booklet for those unfamiliar with European Reference Networks (ERNs) and their role in rare disease patient care, Novemebr 25, 2023

The Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety of the European Commission has just issued a new booklet on European Reference Networks (ERNs). European Reference Networks are virtual networks connecting healthcare providers, professionals and patient organisations across the European Union (EU) and Norway. The rationale behind their establishment is that no country alone has the knowledge

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French pulmonary arterial hypertension patient Anne-Narie Amilhat celebrates 35 years from her heart/lung transplant!

Anne-Marie Amilhat, a 73-year-old woman from France, received a diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension in 1980 and underwent heart/lung transplant surgery in 1988. Recently, she joyously marked her 35th transplant anniversary surrounded by family and friends. The celebration was graced by the presence of Prof. Philippe Dartevelle, a thoracic surgeon at Marie Lannelongue Hospital, France,

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Genetic counselling and testing in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH): a consensus statement on behalf of the International Consortium for Genetic Studies in PAH, European Respiratory Journal

Aside from the commonly observed BMPR2 gene (bone morphogenetic protein receptor 2), there are several other genes, each falling into distinct functional categories, that have been identified as contributors to pulmonary arterial hypertension development. This has led both specialized and general healthcare providers to encounter various inquiries about the necessity, methods, and potential outcomes of

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Scientific presentations, case studies and workshops at the German pulmonary hypertension association ph e.v.’s annual patient meeting, October 20-22, 2023

The German pulmonary hypertension association, ph e.v., held the 24th edition of its Annual Patient Meeting on October 20-22, 2023, at the Education Center of the Hessian State Sports Association in Frankfurt am Main. The ph e.v. annual meetings consistently draw a very large number of participants from all over the country. The program combines

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“A Friendship Story” a resource for children with pulmonary arterial hypertension by Serbian patient and author Danijela Pešić, with illustrations by Ivan Drajzl

On the occasion of Rare Disease Day 2022 EURORDIS, the European Rare Disease Organisation, in collaboration with its national alliance rare disease patient organisation partners, put together a “School toolkit” to explain living with a rare disease to children and teenagers. These resources were translated in over 20 languages. One of these resources “A Friendship

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The lay summary of the European Society of Cardiology and European Respiratory Society clinical guidelines on pulmonary hypertension is now available in 11 languages

Did you know that the lay summary of the European Society of Cardiology and European Respiratory Society clinical guidelines on pulmonary hypertension is now available in 11 languages: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Spanish, Romanian, Ukrainian. The English version of the lay summary was developed with the active collaboration of the two

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Want to find out more about Medicines R & D and Patient Engagement? Check out the EUPATI Toolbox, now available in 14 languages!

“EUPATI” stands for European Patient Academy on Therapeutic Innovation. Its mission is to provide accessible, innovative and inclusive education that empowers patients and patient representatives with the right knowledge, skills and competencies to effectively engage and partner with all other stakeholders in medicines R&D. The EUPATI Toolbox is organised in two main areas: Medicines R&D

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Exclusive interview with Prof. Serpil Erzurum, MD, Cleveland Clinic’s Chief Research and Academic Officer, for the Turkish pulmonary Hypertension Association (PAHSSc)

Prof. Serpil Erzurum is Cleveland Clinic’s Chief Research and Academic Officer and Chair of the Lerner Research Institute. Dr. Erzurum has won numerous awards, has published more than 300 articles, and is among the top 1% cited researchers in the world. This interview was originally published in English on Nefes, the magazine of the Turkish

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The Canadian pulmonary hypertension association, PHA Canada, publishes a new resource to help children and their families navigate life at school

This guide, recently published by the Canadian pulmonary hypertension association, PHA Canada, is designed as a tool to help teachers and school staff learn about pulmonary hypertension and fostering open communication and understanding. The Guide includes the following documents: Read more at this link on the PHA Canada website

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The 2023 PHA Canada Research scholarship application process opens September 1, 2023!

PHA Canada’s scholarship program awards up to $10,000 to outstanding trainees in support of their research into the field of pulmonary hypertension. This research program allows emerging pulmonary hypertension researchers—whose projects will contribute to the better understanding or treatment of pulmonary hypertension—to fully delve into their scientific studies, in collaboration with specialized pulmonary hypertension clinics

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Esclusive interview with Emeritus Professor Lewis J. Rubin, for the Turkish Pulmonary Hypertension Association PAHSSc

Prof. Lewis J. Rubin with Kamil Hamidullah, immediate past President of the PAHSSc This interview was originally published in Turkish on Nefes, the magazine of the Turkish Pulmonary Hypertension Association PAHSSc in December 2021.Our sincerest thanks go to our friends and colleagues at the PAHSSc for graciously allowing us to republish this interview and share with

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Exclusive interview with Prof. Maurice Beghetti on pulmonary arterial hypertension and Eisenmenger Syndrome in children and adolescents for the Turkish Pulmonary Hypertension Association, PAHSSc

This interview was originally published in Turkish on Nefes, the magazine of the Turkish Pulmonary Hypertension Association PAHSSc, in June 2022. We extend our sincerest thanks to our friends and colleagues at the PAHSSc for graciously permitting us to republish and share it with the wider pulmonary hypertension community. Professor Maurice Beghetti is Head of

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Exclusive interview with Prof. Sean Gaine, Director of the Irish National Pulmonary Hypertension Unit, for the Turkish Pulmonary Hypertension Association PAHSSc

Photo: Prof. Sean Gaine with Kamil Hamidullah, immediate Past President of PAHSSc, the Turkish Pulmonary Hypertension Association. This interview was originally published in Turkish on Nefes, the magazine of the Turkish Pulmonary Hypertension Association PAHSSc, on the March 2023 edition. Our sincerest thanks go to the PAHSSc for very generously sharing this interview with the

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Slides and recording of our webinar on “Patients as Partners and Shared Decision Making” -June 6, 2023

Download the webinar slides here Learning objectives of the webinar Our goal is to empower individuals living with pulmonary hypertension and their families, equipping them with actionable insights and practical knowledge. Transcript ARADIGM FOR PULMONARY HYPERTENSION CARE”, June 6, 2023 NB. This transcript can be translated into your preferred language – use orange button at

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Launch of “Lez Zorganes”, a French TikTok cartoon video campaign to promote organ donation among young people

A 2023 survey by the French Agence de la Biomédecine (Agency for Biomedicine) has found that 79% of 16-24 year-olds felt uninformed about organ donation. To address this, a new digital campaign has been launched, targeting young people in a lighthearted and engaging manner to provide information about organ donation without the heaviness typically associated

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French patient shares helpful tips on how to “wear” a pump for IV infusion in a way that is discreet and how to talk about it to one’s colleagues, a video shared by HTaPFrance, the French Pulmonary Hypertension Association

Coline, a 34-year-old French pulmonary arterial hypertension patient living in Paris, diagnosed seven years ago, shares her tips on how to “style” a pump for intravenous infusion and on how to talk about it to one’s colleagues. The video is available at this link on the YouTube channel of HTaPFrance.

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“My Journey with Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH)”, Gabriele Valentini, May 29, 2023

Gabriele, a 47-year-old Italian national residing in Brescia, bravely opens up about his personal journey with Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH), aiming to raise crucial awareness within the pulmonary hypertension community. By sharing his experience, he hopes to shed light on this condition and its impact, offering support and insights to those who may be

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The basics of clinical trials and patient participation in an online platform developed by the EU-financed ECRAN project

The European Communication on Research Awareness Needs, the ECRAN project is an online platform that is available in five languages in addition to English (German, Italian, French, Polish, Spanish), which contains a wealth of information about clinical trials, and explains everything patients need to know in order to take part in them. Rea more on

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