Marisa Wexler, MS, senior science writer —

PureTech has initiated a clinical study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of its experimental therapy LYT-100 in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). “We are excited to be taking this important step towards our goal of helping patients with this devastating condition,” Julie Krop, MD, PureTech’s chief…

Algernon Pharmaceuticals has secured a patent in Canada covering the use of NP-120 (ifenprodil) as a treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and other interstitial lung diseases driven by uncontrolled scarring in the lungs. The patent (No. 3101853), “Compositions and Methods for Treating Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis,” was issued by…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given Daewoong Pharmaceutical the go-ahead to start a Phase 2 clinical trial to test the company’s experimental anti-fibrotic medication DWN12088 in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). “The existing treatments of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis still have high unmet medical needs.

Participants in a Phase 2 trial testing Algernon Pharmaceuticals’ NP-120 (ifenprodil) in people with chronic cough associated with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) have asked to have the experimental medication for their personal use, Algernon announced. The company noted in a press release that it’s “not making any express or…

Treatment with metformin, a medication commonly used to lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, was associated with a significantly lower risk of death or hospitalization in patients with diabetes and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), according to a study based on insurance data. The study, “Evaluation for…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given permission for Angion Biomedica to launch a Phase clinical 1b trial to test its experimental anti-fibrotic medication ANG-3070 in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Angion is planning to launch the trial soon and expects that results will be…

Sandoz has launched a generic version of Esbriet (pirfenidone) for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in the U.S. The new generic is available now via specialty pharmacies and there is a $0 co-pay program for eligible patients, according to Sandoz. “Sandoz is putting patients first…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted fast track designation to PLN-74809, now in a Phase 2 clinical trial, as a potential treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). This designation is intended to help speed the development of treatments aiming to address unmet medical needs for serious…

The European Commission is expected to propose a new governing framework for health data next month, called the European Health Data Space (EHDS), with the aim of connecting national health systems to facilitate secure and efficient transfer of data across systems in different European nations. The move is expected to…

Angion Biomedica plans to ask the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for permission to start testing its experimental therapy ANG-3070 in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), the company announced. ANG-3070 is an oral medication designed to block the activity of multiple protein receptors that contribute to…