The Argentinian Pulmonary Hypertension Association – Hipertension Pulmónar Argentina – has just released the tenth edition of the RESPIRO2 Magazine, featuring important information about pulmonary hypertension. This edition features articles about: Read this edition of RESPORO2 and past editions at this link on the Hipertension Pulmónar Argentina website.
The European Lung Foundation (EF) has just updated its page on pulmonary hypertension to include translations into its nine core languages.
What does it feel like to carry out normal every day activities like ironing a shirt or sweeping the floor when you have pulmonary hypertension? The Asociación Nacional de Hipertensión Pulmonar ANHP will set up a booth on May 6, at the Hospital Universitario Puerta De Hierro Majadahonda, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., where visitors will be
The European Lung Foundation educational resources about remote care and the use of digital tools include text and videos covering: 🔹 Video calls for consultations🔹 Sharing photos or videos🔹 Virtual wards and home monitoring🔹 Online rehabilitation and activity sessions🔹 Online diaries, journals or questionnaires🔹 Online questionnaires🔹 Wearable devices🔹 Health apps🔹 Benefits of digital healthcare technologies
“Navigating Pulmonary Hypertension” is a resource for individuals living with pulmonary hypertension and their loved ones. The 60-page booklet aims to provide answers, support, and hope during the first weeks, months, or years after receiving a pulmonary hypertension diagnosis. The publication offers an overview of the diagnosis, treatment, symptoms, and quality of life. It also
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
November 30, 2 pm EST The first webinar, “Hope Through Research in Pulmonary Hypertension: Emerging Developments,” will review emerging pulmonary hypertension research developments and the potential impact they’ll have on the PH community. December 14, 2 pm EST The second webinar, “Hope Through Research in Pulmonary Hypertension: Clinical Trials,” will discuss the clinical trial process,
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
“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
The Respiratory Health, Allergy, and Atopy Summit (“SAREAL” as it reads its acronym in Spanish) brings together organizations working for chronic respiratory diseases (prevalent and rare), allergic, and atopic conditions to explore the underlying connection and commonalities. This year it is taking place on August 11 and 12 in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic. It
Migdalia Denis, leader of the Latin America Pulmonary Hypertension Association (Sociedad Latina de Hipertensión Pulmonar), was invited on May 18, 2018, to deliver a TEDx talk. Migdalia has recently sent us the link to her talk and asked us to share it on the PH-KSP, in the hope that her message may inspire others to
We were drawn to some posts shared by the ANHP on LinkedIn to send positive messages to patients. It features: – Concise, engaging, and encouraging messages– Appealing, evocative, and fun visuals We have taken four of the posts as examples and here are the messages: We are going slow but we are moving forward (turtle)
On 13 April 2023 the Asociación Nacional de Hipertensión Pulmonar, Spanish pulmonary hypertesion association, hosted a webinar titled “Pulmonary hypertension and nutrition: can diet help in the treatment of PH?”, featuring as speaker Ms Marina Sisso, a dietician and clinical nutritionist at the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, specialised in the area of Pulmonology and Cardiology.
Salvador Calderón, a patient affected by Pulmonary Hypertension and a volunteer with the Foundation against Pulmonary Hypertension in Spain, has released his third book, titled “The Expert and Informed Patient.” This compelling narrative portrays the journey of a patient through all stages of pulmonary hypertension, highlighting the constant struggle to improve the quality of life
PHantasticals is an awareness raising initiative promoted by Ferrer. It is addressed to patients, caregivers and society large. The website features testimonials from patients and health care professionals as well as useful infographics on pulmonary hypertension (PH), pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and pulmonary hypertension due to Interstitial Lung Disease (PH-ILD) Learn more on the PHantasticals
Nonprofit Team PHenomenal Hope launched its new educational website “Learn Live Breathe PH” on Rare Disease Day, February 28, 2023. Written by experts in the field the platform was created to help pulmonary hypertension patients navigate the complexities of living with this chronic illness and feel empowered by relevant, scientific information. The website provides guidance
