“United for better breathing – Co-creating care: patients as equal partners”, European Respiratory Society (ERS) webinar on August 31, 2026, 17:00–18:00 CEST

This European Respiratory Society webinar, chaired by Prof. Hilary Pinnock and Louise Bouman, Vice President of the Alliance for Pulmonary Hypertension and President of the Dutch Pulmonary Hypertension Foundation, is the penultimate session of the pre-Congress webinar series – developed in collaboration with the European Lung Foundation – that introduces the European Respiratory Society Congress 2026 […]

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Climbing for a Cause: Krishma Kaur’s Kilimanjaro Challenge in Support of the UK Pulmonary Hypertension Association – PHA UK -and the Alzheimer’s Society

Krishma Kaur and his cousin Sean Bhaker, UK citizens, have decided to take on the challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society and the UK Pulmonary Hypertension Association PHA UK. All money raised will be donated directly to these two charities. Krishma and Sean have launched a Go Fund campaign to

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Inhaled pulmonary vasodilators in pulmonary hypertension: perioperative use and clinical considerations, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplant, November 2026 edition

A narrative review on inhaled pulmonary vasodilators (iPVs) in perioperative pulmonary hypertension (PH) management was published recently in Key points: Background: Pulmonary hypertension significantly raises perioperative morbidity/mortality risk, especially in cardiac and high-risk non-cardiac surgery. Traditional IV vasodilators (nitroglycerin, sodium nitroprusside) lack pulmonary selectivity and cause systemic hypotension. Established agents: The review compares five main

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The Evolving Landscape of Pulmonary Hypertension Treatment: From Vasodilation to Disease Modification, Clinical and Translational Science, July 31, 2026

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) World Health Organisation (WHO) Group 2 — established therapies For 30 years, pulmonary arterial hypertension treatment relied on three vasodilator-based pathways: endothelin receptor antagonists (bosentan, ambrisentan, macitentan), the nitric oxide/cGMP pathway (sildenafil, tadalafil, riociguat), and prostacyclin pathway agents (treprostinil, epoprostenol, selexipag, etc.). These improve symptoms and slow progression but don’t modify

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From Warfarin to Viagra: Accidental Medical Discoveries that Have Improved the Lives of Millions Worldwide

he pathway to medical breakthroughs is often laden with surprises, errors, and serendipity, reads and article in a magazine called Mirage. The article dates back to 2023 but we found it still relevant and interesting as it mentions two iaccidental discoveries, warfaring and sildenail citrate that are have transformed the care of pulmonary arterial hypertension

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How Do Sleep Difficulties Interact With Anxiety, Depression and Health-Related Quality of Life in Pulmonary Hypertension? – Clinical Respiratory Journal, August 2026

A cross-sectional study surveyed 111 adults with pulmonary hypertension (see table below for different forms), predominantly UK-based, White, and female, to examine sleep problems and their psychological/quality-of-life impact. The design and procedure of the study were developed in association with the UK Pulmonary Hypertension Association, PHA UK, and medical experts in pulmonary hypertension. Key findings:

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World Health Organization opens public consultation on its first global strategy for organ donation and transplant, deadline August 31st 2026

The World Health Organization (WHO) has opened public consultation (until 31 August 2026) on its first draft global strategy for donation and transplantation of human cells, tissues and organs — following up on WHA resolution 77.4 (2024). Key points: Who should participate Policy makers, regulators, service developers-providers, professional bodies, clinical and technical experts, scientists and researchers,

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Insmed Announces Positive 12-Month Data from the Ongoing Open-Label Extension Study of Treprostinil Palmitil Inhalation Powder (TPIP) in Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, July 16, 2026

Insmed announced on July 16 positive 12-Month data from the ongoing open-label extension (OLE) study evaluating treprostinil palmitil inhalation powder (TPIP), administered once daily in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, World Health Organization Group 1). The OLE study is a non-placebo-controlled trial and was designed to evaluate the long-term safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of

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What’s new in Pulmonary Hypertension on the Knowledge Sharing Platform in July 2026

This month’s round-up brings together a mix of clinical trial data, emerging science, and a few broader conversations about care. Beyond the data, it also touches on the human side of PH care: a look at quality of life and mental health in patients on prostacyclin therapy, and a conversation on “caring for the whole

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The Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute launches the Global PH Consult, a new, free, online service for clinicians which aims to support more equitable access to pulmonary hypertension case discussion and shared learning

The Pulmonary Vascular Research Iinstitute (PVRI’s) Access to Care Workstream has launched a new, free online service from clinicians around the world to bring anonymised complex pulmonary hypertension cases for discussion with a tailored panel of specialists. Global PH Consult is open to clinicians everywhere, with a primary focus on supporting those in low and

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Long-term efficacy and safety of rehabilitation in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension: the French FONCE-HTAP randomized controlled trial, Annals of American Thoracic Society, July 20, 2026

A French multicenter trial (9 centers, 2015–2022) tested whether a 3-month supervised rehabilitation program improves 12-month exercise capacity in pulmonary arterial hypertension patients, using a Zelen design to limit performance bias — addressing a gap left by prior short-term, open-label studies. Key findings: Conclusion: A 3-month supervised rehabilitation program produced a durable, significant improvement in

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Caring for the whole person, a conversation with Susanne McDevitt, critical care nurse practitioner with the Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Beyond hemodynamics and treatment targets, there are conversations with patients that rarely make it into clinical guidelines — yet they’re often the ones that matter most. That’s the message from Susanne McDevitt, DNP, a critical care nurse practitioner with the Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Program at Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. In a conversation

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Quality of Life Outcomes in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension Receiving Prostacyclin Therapy: Impact of Anxiety, Depression, Sociodemographic Characteristics, and Treatment-Related Factors, Turkish Cardiology Journal, July 6, 2026

A cross-sectional study conducted between July 2023 and September 2024 examined factors affecting quality of life (QoL) in 58 pulmonary arterial hypertension patients on prostacyclin therapy, using validated scales (PAHSS for symptoms, HADS for anxiety/depression, EmPHasis-10 for quality of life). Key findings: Conclusion: Despite prostacyclin therapy, quality of life remains significantly compromised in patients —

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Activin Signaling Inhibitors in Pulmonary Hypertension: A State-of-the-Art Review via the Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute (PVRI), Pulmonary Circulation, July 14, 2026

A review recently published in Pulmonary Circulation brings together academic and industry researchers (via the PVRI Innovative Drug Discovery Initiative) to consolidate current knowledge on activin signaling inhibitors (ASIs), the role of specific Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) ligands, efficacy/safety data, and considerations for developing next-generation activin signaling inhibitors. Key points: Open questions remain about: the

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Historically Marginalized And Minoritized Populations With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Deeper Dive Into a Complex Question, CHEST July 14, 2026

In pulmonary arterial hypertension there are significant disparities in epidemiology, clinical outcomes, and healthcare access that disproportionately affect historically neglected populations, including Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, and American Indians. A State-of-the-Art review recently published on CHEST examines the disparities in the three groups. Key points: Conclusion: These disparities stem from structural/socioeconomic barriers and discrimination—not biological differences.

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The Ethical Application of Artificial Intelligence in Digital Health, European Heart Journal – Digital Health, Volume 7, Issue 6, July 2026

A recent article by Dr. Iain Armstrong and Peter Winter examines a critical blind spot in digital health ethics known as “misrecognition”, which occurs when artificial intelligence systems evaluate patients solely through easily quantifiable metrics. By prioritizing standardized data over the complex, subjective realities of living with a chronic illness, AI tools inadvertently foster epistemic

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Ralinepag for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (ADVANCE OUTCOMES): findings from the phase 3 study, The Lancet, July 26, 2026

ADVANCE OUTCOMES is a phase 3, randomised, double-blind trial tested oral ralinepag against placebo in pulmonary arterial hypertension patients, measuring time to first clinical worsening (death, hospitalisation, need for parenteral/inhaled prostacyclin therapy, disease progression, or unsatisfactory clinical response). Patients were enrolled between Jan 24, 2019, and June 20, 2025. Of 1037 patients screened for eligibility,

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) grants orphan drug status to IKT-001, an experimental formulation of imatinib to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, July 23, 2026

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to IKT-001, an experimental formulation of imatinib that Inhibikase Therapeutics is developing to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Orphan drug designation is granted to investigational medications aimed at treating rare diseases — conditions affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S. The designation is meant to give

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