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In this well-made animation video by Hurd Studios, find out more about pulmonary fibrosis, thoughts on how its mechanisms are triggered to develop the disease, potential associated factors, and how the disease behaves toward the lungs in different stages of development. Learn more about pulmonary fibrosis: http://bit.ly/PNewsToday…

Antegrin Therapeutics recently announced that it is expanding its current medication portfolio to include anti-fibrosis agents that block proteins known as integrins. The drugs were originally discovered at the Center for World Health & Medicine (CWHM) at Saint Louis University. Antegrin already offers several medications that target conditions characterized by fibrosis, including pulmonary…

A new study shed light on a growth factor that might protect lung cells in pulmonary fibrosis. Researchers from Shanghai, China, found that fibroblast growth factor-10 (FGF-10) prevented damage in rat lung cells, and may also direct the development of lung stem cells. The study, “Fibroblast Growth Factor-10…

https://youtu.be/M9hcE146V58 Jim Field, from Great Village, Nova Scotia, was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) nine years ago. Watch how, without a transplant, he keeps fighting without giving up life… or the treadmill. Learn all about PF and keep updated on recent news here: http://bit.ly/1VElTQA…

This video created by King’s College Hospital, London, explains the advantages and impact of pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with lung diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis (PF), encouraging them to enroll in rehabilitation programmes. Learn more and keep updated on all the latest PF news here: http://bit.ly/1VElTQA…

Researchers reported a novel role for a receptor at the surface of macrophages (specialized cells of the immune system) in lung fibrosis resolution. The study, titled “TRPV4 Mechanosensitive Ion Channel Regulates LPS-Stimulated Macrophage Phagocytosis,” was published in the Journal of Immunology. Altogether, the results…

Candace Rose interviews country music superstar Joe Nichols and renowned pulmonologist Dr. Marilyn Glassberg to talk about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Joe lost his father to IPF in 2002, and he’s committed to bring more awareness to the disease through the Breathless campaign. Joe Nichols honored his father on his new…

After 6 years of infertility, suffering from pulmonary fibrosis (PF), 36-year-old Sonica was finally able to get pregant. Now almost 13 weeks into the pregnancy, she shares her experience. Learn about PF and keep updated on all the latest news here: http://bit.ly/1VElTQA…

This is the first of a series of videos created by the Juravinski Cancer Center in order to help patients with lung disease, as in the case of pulmonary fibrosis (PF), breathe better. Read more on PF and keep updated on all the latest news here: http://bit.ly/1VElTQA…