RESEARCH NEWS
PHA Names 2022 PHA Pediatric Research Awardee
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is pleased to announce Paul Crister, M.D., Ph.D., as the recipient of the 2022 Pediatric PH Research Award. The research award supports research that could have a great impact toward advancing the field of PH pediatrics.
Pump Life is Tough. But Family, Friends and Hot Sauce Help Patient Stay Positive
Chloe Merritt, 22, is still getting used to a low-sodium diet, lack of energy and the challenges of a subcutaneous pump after her September 2022 diagnosis. But the life-changing experience has brought her closer than ever to family and friends. And it led her to a new favorite food. Chloe shares her positive outlook in the Right Heart Blog.
All Nationwide PHA Support Groups Now Online
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association recently merged its telephone support groups with its nationwide support group program. All nationwide support group meetings are now conducted through Zoom. The online meetings allow people with shared experiences or interests to connect wherever they live.
Join Now To Save on PHA Membership
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association is raising its annual membership rates on March 1. Join now to lock in your fees at the 2022 rate.
Know Your Risks: Join Our Webinar on Respiratory Infections
Discover potential risks and complications from respiratory syncytial virus, COVID-19 and the flu in our latest PHA Live webinar. Join us at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 EST for “Respiratory Infections and Pulmonary Hypertension.” Hear from Ivan Robbins, M.D., and Nidhy Varghese, M.D., about the effect of respiratory infections on adults and children with PH and how to safely treat your virus while taking PH medication. The webinar will include a Q&A session.
PHA Journal Address Conditions Related to PH
The latest issue of Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension addresses associated diseases that can lead to pulmonary hypertension (PH). Advances is the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s quarterly peer-reviewed clinical journal.
Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension
Read the latest issue of Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension, PHA’s quarterly medical journal.