Latest edition on the Council of Europe’s European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and HealthCare (EDQM) Newsletter Transplant 2025 is now available

The Council of Europe’s EDQM (European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and HealthCare) Newsletter Transplant provides regular updates on transplantation-related developments across Europe. It covers policy, regulation, quality standards, and best practices related to organ donation, allocation, and transplant safety, ensuring harmonisation across European Union member states. Additionally, the newsletter shares news on scientific […]

Latest edition on the Council of Europe’s European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and HealthCare (EDQM) Newsletter Transplant 2025 is now available Read Post »

Study provides proof-of-concept that fully automated, algorithm-driven tacrolimus dosing can improve therapeutic drug monitoring in real-world clinical practice, Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, October 11, 2025

Tacrolimus therapeutic drug monitoring is challenging due to high inter- and intra-patient variability. A prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted by researchers at the University Hospital in Leuven, Belgium, on 293 de novo kidney transplant recipients during the first 14 days post-transplant. A fully automated Model-informed precision dosing (MIPD) application (1) was integrated into the

Study provides proof-of-concept that fully automated, algorithm-driven tacrolimus dosing can improve therapeutic drug monitoring in real-world clinical practice, Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, October 11, 2025 Read Post »

From Individual Responsibility to System Design: How Nations Are Building Health Literate Societies, a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO)

Kristine Sørensen founder of the Global Health Literacy Academy, President of the International Health Literacy Association, and Executive Chair of Health Literacy Europe, brings extensive expertise to the field of health literacy. She currently serves as a visiting lecturer at Bielefeld University in Germany, MCI School of Management in Innsbruck, Austria, and the Centre of

From Individual Responsibility to System Design: How Nations Are Building Health Literate Societies, a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Read Post »

GLP-1 receptor agonists linked to lower mortality, respiratory failure in pulmonary arterial hypertension, Healio News, October 23, 2025

A recent article in Healio news by Isabella Hornick summarises a study titled “Exploring the potential benefits of GLP-1 receptor agonists in pulmonary arterial hypertension: Insights from a large database study”, which was presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting October 19-22, 2025 in Chicago. GLP-1 receptor agonists (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) are commonly used for diabetes and

GLP-1 receptor agonists linked to lower mortality, respiratory failure in pulmonary arterial hypertension, Healio News, October 23, 2025 Read Post »

Shaping the Future of Digital Health Technology (DHT) Assessment, Journal of Market Access & Health Policy, September 4, 2025

A 2025 study published in the Journal of Market Access & Health Policy explores the evolving role of digital health technologies in shaping patient experiences and healthcare delivery. The authors used a mixed-methods approach including a survey of 20 Digital Health Technology developers, and qualitative research with 29 industry representatives from startups to multinational companies

Shaping the Future of Digital Health Technology (DHT) Assessment, Journal of Market Access & Health Policy, September 4, 2025 Read Post »

Phenotyping of patients with mild pulmonary hypertension, Open Heart journal, October 10, 2025

A study on the importance of phenotyping patients with mild pulmonary hypertension was publslhed on the Open Heart journal on October 10, 2025. They found that most patients with mild precapillary pulmonary hypertension have underlying comorbidities rather than early-stage pulmonary arterial hypertension. Stroke volume index emerged as the key independent predictor of prognosis. Survival was

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Free publication of the month on “Menopause and Pulmonary Hypertension”, by the UK Pulmonary Hypertension Association PHA UK

Menopause affects all women in the pulmonary hypertension community at some stage of their life. A free publication by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK answers common questions, shares real experiences, and brings expert advice to support women who are going through the process. Order it here

Free publication of the month on “Menopause and Pulmonary Hypertension”, by the UK Pulmonary Hypertension Association PHA UK Read Post »

Comparative efficacy and safety of prostacyclin therapies for pulmonary arterial hypertension: a systematic review and network meta-analysis, Frontiers in Medicine, October 2025

A network meta-analysis conducted by researchers at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, published in the October 2025 edition of Frontiers in Medicine, compared the efficacy and safety of prostacyclin therapies for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) by synthesizing data from 32 studies, comprising 24 randomised controlled trials, three open-label trials,and five cohort studies, with a cumulative

Comparative efficacy and safety of prostacyclin therapies for pulmonary arterial hypertension: a systematic review and network meta-analysis, Frontiers in Medicine, October 2025 Read Post »

New pre-clinical study shows that stem cell fluid may reduce signs of pulmonary arterial hypertension in rat and cell models, Journal of Cellular Physiology, October 2025

A new pre-clinical study shows that stem cell-derived conditioned medium (iPSC-CM)—the liquid remaining after stem cells are cultured—reduces signs of pulmonary arterial hypertension in rat and cell models. In pulmonary arterial hypertension rats treated with daily iPSC-CM infusions, researchers observed reduced blood pressure in the right ventricle, decreased heart enlargement, and thinner pulmonary arterial walls.

New pre-clinical study shows that stem cell fluid may reduce signs of pulmonary arterial hypertension in rat and cell models, Journal of Cellular Physiology, October 2025 Read Post »

Sotatercept for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension within the First Year after Diagnosis, New England Journal of Medicine, September 30, 2025

The phase 3 HYPERION trial on sotatercept enrolled 320 adults with newly diagnosed pulmonary arterial hypertension (within 1 year of diagnosis) at intermediate or high risk who were already on double or triple background therapy. Patients were randomized to receive add-on subcutaneous sotatercept or placebo every 21 days. The trial stopped early due to compelling

Sotatercept for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension within the First Year after Diagnosis, New England Journal of Medicine, September 30, 2025 Read Post »

Anticoagulation and Survival in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Findings from Large French Registry (1.500+ patients), Journal of the American College of Cardiology, September 30, 2025

Despite historical use, the role of anticoagulant therapy in the management of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) remains uncertain, as existing epidemiologic studies have produced conflicting results. The goal of a study whose findings were published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology on September 30, 2025, was to examine the association between anticoagulant

Anticoagulation and Survival in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Findings from Large French Registry (1.500+ patients), Journal of the American College of Cardiology, September 30, 2025 Read Post »

Extracorporeal Photopheresis: Emerging Role in Transplantation and Beyond, Transplantation Direct, September 2025

A newly published review in Transplantation Direct explores the growing significance ofextracorporeal photopheresis (ECP), a therapy that modulates immune responses usingpatients’ own treated blood cells. The article, authored by Panagiotis Parsonidis, MSc, and Prof. Thomas Wekerle of the Medical University of Vienna, Austria, highlights extracorporeal photopheresis’s established safety record while pointing to future opportunities for

Extracorporeal Photopheresis: Emerging Role in Transplantation and Beyond, Transplantation Direct, September 2025 Read Post »

New study reveals how BMP-9 regulates lung vessels, opening doors for future pulmonary arterial hypertension therapies, new findings from a Franco-German study, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA (PNAS), July 2025

  Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) happens when the blood vessels in the lungs become too narrow and stiff. This raises pressure in the lungs and puts strain on the heart. In a collaborative study, scientists from Inserm and Université Paris-Saclay in France, together with researchers from the Institute for Lung Health (ILH) in Germany, discovered

New study reveals how BMP-9 regulates lung vessels, opening doors for future pulmonary arterial hypertension therapies, new findings from a Franco-German study, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA (PNAS), July 2025 Read Post »

Understanding Risk Assessment in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, International Society for Heart and Lung Transplant ISHLT Consensus Statement, The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation – September 05, 2025

What is pulmonary arterial hypertension and why does risk assessment matter? Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a rare, serious disease where the blood vessels in thelungs become too narrow. This makes the right side of the heart work harder, which overtime can lead to heart failure. Because it can progress quickly, doctors use risk assessment (sometimes

Understanding Risk Assessment in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, International Society for Heart and Lung Transplant ISHLT Consensus Statement, The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation – September 05, 2025 Read Post »

Making the case for advancing patient authorship and collaboration in peer-reviewed publications, Jan Geissler et Al., The Patient, July 2, 2025

Jan Geissler is the Founder and CEO of Patvocates, a consultancy and think tank on patient advocacy and patient engagement based in Riemerling, Germany. In an article he co-authored for the Springer Nature journal “The Patient” Geissler and his colleagues argue that meaningful patient involvement in healthcare research and publishing can bridge significant gaps between

Making the case for advancing patient authorship and collaboration in peer-reviewed publications, Jan Geissler et Al., The Patient, July 2, 2025 Read Post »

A review of the book “The Patient Priority”, authored by Stefan Larsson, Jennifer Clawson and Joshua Kellar, August 2025

Steven Gijssels is Chair of the Patient Expert Center in Belgium. He has recently published a review of the book “The Patient Priority” by Stefan Larsson, Jennifer Clawson and Joshua Kellar, three Boston Consulting Group consultants. The book calls for integrated care, more efficient reimbursement models, and outcome-focused evaluations of healthcare interventions. Tracking patient outcomes

A review of the book “The Patient Priority”, authored by Stefan Larsson, Jennifer Clawson and Joshua Kellar, August 2025 Read Post »

August 2025 edition of “Rundbrief”, the official magazine of the German pulmonary hypertension association ph e.v., is now out

The German pulmonary hypertension association ph e.v. has published the August edition of its magazine “Rundbrief”, very rich in content as always. Key topics covered include: Research and Medical Advances: Clinical Practice: Professional Development: PDF In German available here

August 2025 edition of “Rundbrief”, the official magazine of the German pulmonary hypertension association ph e.v., is now out Read Post »

Global, Regional, and National Burden of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Among Women of Childbearing Age, 1990–2021, Pulmonary Circulation, August 20, 2025

This global study spanning from 1990 to 2021, published in Pulmonary Circulation, aimed to delineate the global burden of pulmonary arterial hypertension among women of childbearing age. The research reveals both encouraging and concerning trends. While mortality and disability rates have declined over the past three decades due to improved treatments, the absolute number of

Global, Regional, and National Burden of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Among Women of Childbearing Age, 1990–2021, Pulmonary Circulation, August 20, 2025 Read Post »

How it all started: The Aminorex Epidemic that Launched Systematic Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) Studies and the First Patient Registry

An article titled “The Genesis and Legacy of the NHLBI Patient Registry for the Characterization of Primary Pulmonary Hypertension”, published recently in Pulmonary Circulation, traces the historical development of primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) research from its first pathological description by Ernest Romberg in 1891 through the establishment of the landmark US National Heart, Lung, and

How it all started: The Aminorex Epidemic that Launched Systematic Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) Studies and the First Patient Registry Read Post »

The causal effect of gut microbiome on pulmonary artery hypertension based on a two-sample Mendelian randomization study, Nutrition & Metabolism, July 29, 2025

Previous studies have shown that pulmonary arterial hypertension patients have different gut bacteria compositions, with lower diversity and fewer anti-inflammatory bacteria that produce beneficial short-chain fatty acids. Could the gut-lung connection contribute to pulmonary arterial hypertension development through enhanced nerve communication and altered bacterial metabolites like trimethylamine-N-oxide? In this two-sample Mendelian randomization study, recently published

The causal effect of gut microbiome on pulmonary artery hypertension based on a two-sample Mendelian randomization study, Nutrition & Metabolism, July 29, 2025 Read Post »

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