A new type of pericyte called Peri2 is linked to scar tissue formation in the lungs of people with pulmonary fibrosis (PF), according to a study. Pericytes are cells that surround blood vessels. A gene called FOXF1 was also shown to help control whether these cells stay healthy or…
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In case you hadn’t noticed, I didn’t file a column last week. I missed you and feel like I need to explain. My body told me I needed to take a break. I had back-to-back medical appointments that left me wiped out, so I decided to listen to my body.
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According to its U.S. developer, the first of two global clinical trials designed to test Haduvio (nalbuphine extended-release) — a potential treatment for chronic cough due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) — is now underway, with the second expected to launch later this year. The initial Phase 3 trial,…
Becoming educated and informed about PF is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your PF journey.
There is no cure for PF yet, but here you can find more information about current therapeutic approaches, as well as experimental treatments that are in the pipeline.
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