Novel PA-Hypertension Gene Variants Identified, Treatment Approach Hinted

Novel PA-hypertension gene variants identified, treatment approach hinted

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Boston, MA – Several variants of a gene related to potassium-ion channels that appear to mediate pulmonary vascular function have been identified in families of patients with pulmonary artery (PA) hypertension, according to a report in the July 25 …
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Syringe Exchange Saves Lives, Says amfAR

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The briefing, entitled "Prescription Opioids, Heroin and Disease Prevention: Law Enforcement, Community and Research Perspectives," will discuss how syringe exchange programs (SEPs) save lives and public resources, and serve as vital bridges to … the …
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New Genetic Cause of Pulmonary Hypertension Identified

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Further study is needed to determine whether treatment with this or other drugs that affect potassium channels might be useful in the treatment of people with PAH, said Dr. Chung. "KCNK3 mutations are a rare cause of PAH, so I don't want to oversell …
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Dialysis Lawsuit Update: The Latest on Granuflo Lawsuits

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Evidence to support these allegations comes from a memo sent internally to Fresenius clinics in November 2011, which states that in 2010 there were 941 instances of sudden cardiac arrest that took place during dialysis treatment at 667 of their own …
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