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Emphasizing advocacy, global health at the American Thoracic Society 2023 Conference
The American Thoracic Society International Conference will be held May 19 to 24 in Washington, D.C., with a broad focus on advocacy and global health in many different forms.
FDA approves endovascular catheter for the treatment of acute pulmonary embolism
Temple University announced that a endovascular catheter, invented at its Lewis Katz School of Medicine and developed by Thrombolex, has been approved by the FDA for treatment of acute pulmonary embolism.
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Isolated pulmonary embolism may predict long-term arterial thrombosis risk
Data from a systematic review suggest that adults with isolated pulmonary embolism, the majority of whom are women, are more likely to have prevalent CVD and are at increased risk for arterial thrombosis.
In celebration of World PH Day, global advocates promote awareness, finding a cure
World Pulmonary Hypertension Day is May 5 and is recognized among global organizations and groups to raise awareness about pulmonary hypertension and honor those living with this often-misdiagnosed disease.
Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension with CTD exhibit 59% 10-year survival rate
Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with connective tissue disease demonstrate a “poor” 10-year rate of 59.9%, according to data published in Rheumatology.
Recent systemic sclerosis-related pulmonary hypertension patients show better survival
Patients diagnosed with systemic sclerosis-related pulmonary hypertension in the last 10 years had better survival than those diagnosed prior, according to results published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
‘Key improvements’ with balloon pulmonary angioplasty for chronic blood clots in lungs
For patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, balloon pulmonary angioplasty was associated with an improvement in pulmonary hemodynamic parameters and quality of life measures, data from a single-center study show.
Venous thromboembolism risk increases within 30 days after gout flare
Patients with gout demonstrate an increased risk for venous thromboembolism during the 30 days following a flare consultation or hospitalization, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.
Women treated with percutaneous thrombectomy face poorer outcomes than men
Among patients with pulmonary embolism who underwent percutaneous thrombectomy, women experienced more procedure complications and mortality than men, according to study results published in CHEST.
FDA approves generic enoxaparin sodium for US sale
Techdow USA announced the FDA approval of its generic enoxaparin sodium for marketing in the U.S.
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Burnout, withdrawal remain ‘alarmingly high’ among physicians and residents
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Popular home BP devices unable to provide accurate readings for millions due to sizing
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