[ad_1] For premature babies who are at high risk of pulmonary hypertension (PH) and other cardiovascular complications, consuming human breast milk in the first year of life is associated with better heart function, a new study found. “Preterm infants have abnormal heart function,” Afif EL-Khuffash, MD, the study’s lead author, said in a press release. “However, …

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[ad_1] I recall waking up in a full-body sweat every time I had a nightmare as a child. The nightmare was always the same and involved my two sisters, a kidnapper, and me. In the dream, I’d sprint, screaming and sobbing, after the kidnapper’s car, where my sisters were held captive. I never managed to …

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[ad_1] The National Organization for Rare Disorders, known as NORD, was named an official charity partner of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, which will be held Nov. 7 both in-person and online. “Supporting charitable causes and organizations are a long-standing tradition of the TCS New York City Marathon as it serves as one …

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[ad_1] Early treatment with Janssen’s Uptravi (selexipag) can halve the risk of disease progression for people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a new analysis found. The results showed patients treated with Uptravi within six months of PAH diagnosis saw their risk of disease progression reduced by 52% compared with a placebo, according to Janssen. “This …

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[ad_1] Higher levels of chloride in pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMCs) may contribute to the development of pulmonary hypertension (PH) after exposure to low oxygen (hypoxia), a study in a rat model suggested. The study, “Increased intracellular Cl− concentration in pulmonary arterial myocytes is associated with chronic hypoxic pulmonary hypertension,” was published in the …

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[ad_1] The Walt Disney character Mary Poppins is practically perfect in every way. The film of the same name, based on a series of children’s books, is a lovely fictional story about a hired nanny who meticulously cares for two children. Many admire and respect her, and she has a positive influence on everyone around …

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[ad_1] AER-901, an inhaled formulation of imatinib being developed as a treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), has been granted orphan drug designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The investigational therapy was designed with the goal of reducing the side effects reported among PAH patients using an approved oral formulation of imatinib. …

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[ad_1] A six-month at-home rehabilitation program can help improve respiratory muscle strength and physical endurance, while promoting better quality of life, in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) That finding from a small clinical trial revealed benefits extending to six months after the end of the program, and suggests this training as a good alternative …

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[ad_1] The National Alliance for Caregiving, in partnership with Global Genes, has issued a free guidebook, available online, that offers resources and support for caregivers of children with rare diseases. “The Circle of Care Guidebook for Caregivers of Children With Rare and/or Serious Illnesses” was designed by and for family caregivers so they don’t feel …

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[ad_1] Cereno Scientific is planning to begin a Phase 2 clinical trial of CS1 — the company’s lead therapy candidate for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) — this September, following clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The upcoming trial will use Abbott‘s CardioMEMS HF System, a wireless, implantable monitor that continuously measures pulmonary …

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