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Pericardial effusion in patients treated with sotatercept
Because a drug trial for another drug similar to sotatercept was stopped when it was found to be associated with pericardial effusion...
Robyn Kalda
Oct 2, 20251 min read


Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30, Canadians pause to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation , a time to honour the children, families, and...

PHA Canada
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Watch our Videos Series: PAH Treatments
At PHA Canada, we’re committed to providing clear, accessible resources to help patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals better...

PHA Canada
Sep 25, 20251 min read


Sickboy Podcast
PHA Canada is proud to collaborate with the Sickboy Podcast (CBC) on a special episode of The Breakdown: “ From Six Months to Tears of...

PHA Canada
Sep 23, 20251 min read
Distinct blood vessel lining in CTEPH
In chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), this study found that the cells lining blood vessels (the endothelium) are...
Robyn Kalda
Sep 15, 20251 min read
Very premature babies with PH who respond to inhaled nitric oxide have better survival
A study looked at 262 very premature babies diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension who were given inhaled nitric oxide. For babies whose...
Robyn Kalda
Sep 1, 20251 min read
New PAH-associated genes identified
In the body, variations in several genes were associated with a more than 20-fold increased risk of pulmonary arterial hypertension...
Robyn Kalda
Aug 29, 20251 min read


PHA Canada Partners with Vision Quest Communications to Launch Indigenous Advisory Council Initiative
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association of Canada (PHA Canada) is proud to announce a new partnership with Vision Quest Communications...

PHA Canada
Aug 21, 20252 min read
Uric acid might cause PAH
Other studies have shown a relationship between high levels of uric acid and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). This study looked at...
Robyn Kalda
Aug 18, 20251 min read


Representation can be subtle, but inclusion can make a big difference.
Taking in stories over this Disability Pride Month has left me both humbled and hopeful. A few weeks ago, I started doing some work for a...
Kaitlyn Salonga, Patient
Aug 7, 20251 min read


Heat, Haze & Helpful Hints
Yesterday, Colin Van De Wetering, a Registered Respiratory Therapist and Certified Respiratory Educator, joined our Monthly Meet-Up to...

PHA Canada
Aug 6, 20252 min read
Non-oral therapies burden PAH patients
This study looked at the challenges and impacts of non-oral treatments for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), beyond those caused by...
Robyn Kalda
Aug 4, 20251 min read


How much is too much? New guidelines released for determining excessive drug pricing
For years, PHA Canada has been working to ensure that the drug approval process in Canada meets the needs of our pulmonary hypertension...

PHA Canada
Jul 25, 20252 min read
Global report warns of dangerous gaps in respiratory health awareness and research
For Immediate Release Global report warns of dangerous gaps in respiratory health awareness and research Authors urge for action plan...

PHA Canada
Jul 21, 20253 min read
Early dual treatment helps late-diagnosed PAH patients catch up
Early use of dual therapy helps newly-diagnosed pulmonary arterial hypertension patients do as well as patients six months past...
Robyn Kalda
Jul 21, 20251 min read
Good news: treatments have significantly increased five-year survival for CTEPH
Since the 1980s, treatment options for patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) have increased. This study...
Robyn Kalda
Jul 18, 20251 min read


10 Calls to Action for improving care for adult patients living with pulmonary hypertension
The Pulmonary Hypertension Global Patient Survey (PHGPS), the largest survey to date to explore the perspectives of patients with PH at...

PHA Canada
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Items that make living with pulmonary hypertension easier
Here are a few things that the Canadian PHriends Facebook group members found make their lives easier. Around the house Air conditioning...

PHA Canada
Jul 17, 20251 min read
Hymecromone clinical trial is cautiously positive
A very small (16 patients) phase 2a clinical trial for pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) looked...
Robyn Kalda
Jul 7, 20251 min read
Meth-associated PAH care gaps: closing the divide
We know methamphetamine use is associated with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), but this population's care needs haven't been...
Robyn Kalda
Jun 23, 20251 min read
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