Right ventricular (RV) dysfunction is the most important determinant of survival in patients
with pulmonary hypertension (PH). The manifestations of RV dysfunction not only include …

Consumers are increasingly demanding information regarding the characteristics of products,
their place of origin and methods of production. A Geographical Indication (GI) can be …

Rationale: There is a noticeable underrepresentation of minorities in clinical trials and
registries in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Prior studies evaluating the association …

The level of diffusion of integrated crop-livestock systems (ICLS) and integrated livestock-forestry
systems (ILFS) among cattle farmers in Brazil is still low, despite the environmental and …

The launching of biofuel vehicles in 2003 led to ethanol demand increase and a new phase
of expansion of sugarcane cultivation in Brazil. Although the increase in area of production …

Background Prognosis in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is closely related to
indexes of right ventricular function. A better understanding of their relationship may provide …

Two main urban forms dominate the profile of Mozambican cities. Those built along national
roads and those built inland. These urban forms have different impacts on travel behaviour, …

Conflict of interest statements: Dr RJ Bernardo serves on the medical advisory board for
Janssen Pharmaceuticals. Dr VA de Jesus Perez has no conflict of interest to declare. Guarantor …

The second hit hypothesis in pulmonary hypertension refers to the development of pulmonary
vascular disease in individuals at risk, after an additional exposure or “hit” to factors with …

We read with great interest the article “Social determinants of health in pulmonary arterial
hypertension patients in the United States: Clinician perspective and health policy implications…