Pulmonary Hypertension
Coverage of Pulmonary Hypertension in the Nexus archive.
- What is pulmonary hypertension? New study finds COVID infection can increase risk
A new study suggests that a history of COVID infection may increase the risk of developing pulmonary hypertension, a deadly condition. The research highlights a potential long-term health consequence of prior coronavirus infections.
- What is pulmonary hypertension and why would a new GLP-1 help?
A 79-year-old patient with obesity, sleep apnea, and pulmonary hypertension received Eli Lilly's experimental drug retatrutide under a compassionate use program. The White House denied the drug was for President Trump after initial speculation.
- Breakthrough biomaterial heals tissue from the inside out
Scientists have developed an injectable biomaterial that repairs damaged tissue from within, reducing inflammation and jumpstarting healing. It has successfully treated heart attack damage in animal studies and shows promise for conditions like traumatic brain injury and pulmonary hypertension. The therapy can be delivered intravenously, allowing it to spread evenly and act quickly.