A better life

Many health awareness campaigns around the world attribute the progression of diseases to environmental and lifestyle factors; however, genetics is often forgotten. For many diseases, a patient’s genetics is an important biological driver. Genetics is a branch of biology focusing on genes, heredity and genetic variation. All of these combine to explain how traits and diseases can be passed from parents to their children through DNA. In a consensus report summarizing the 7th

In 2023, the Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute (PVRI) launched a Pulmonary Hypertension Global Patient Survey. The first global survey of those living with pulmonary hypertension (PH) and their caregivers, it aimed to help clinicians better understand the impacts of pulmonary hypertension on patients. Pulmonary hypertension affects people of all ages, genders and demographics, so a truly global response is required. As the only global pulmonary vascular disease charity, t

This week, October 18th to 24th, marks Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week. When we think of disability, we often imagine wheelchairs, casts or another visible cue. But not every disease comes with a visible sign; there may not be an obvious sign telling the world that someone is fighting hard to get through the day. Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is a prime example. On the surface, a person living with PH may look completely healthy, but inside, their heart and lungs are fi