Marta Ribeiro,  —

Marta graduated from Universidade Fernando Pessoa in Porto with a degree in Communication Sciences and a Masters degree in New Communication Technologies. She has experience in social media, worked with several media channels, and has also worked as a freelance photographer and a graphic artist for almost 10 years.

Articles by Marta Ribeiro

Living With IPF: Dolores’ Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=CfmkE6zqT9A “Dolores has idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and in this video she tells her story of living with lung disease. Dolores found help in dealing with her illness by contacting the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association (ILA).” Read more about Pulmonary Fibrosis: http://bit.ly/1H0uYAV…

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Diagnosis

“Ivor Kennedy, who suffers from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, explains how he was diagnosed and highlights the importance of access to good support and information following a diagnosis with IPF.” Learn more about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: http://bit.ly/1QiRmr3…

Vitamin D to Decrease Pulmonary Fibrosis

In a new study, researchers demonstrated the protective effects of vitamin D in a mouse model of pulmonary fibrosis induced by the chemotherapeutic drug bleomycin. The research paper, entitled “Preventive effects of vitamin D treatment on bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis,” was published in the Nature journal…

10 Things to Do While Waiting on the Transplant List

“For those out there who are waiting for an organ or tissue transplant. This video takes you through my top ten things to do while waiting on the transplant list to keep you your best self.” Read more about lung transplants: http://bit.ly/1SNRT3u   Note: Pulmonary Fibrosis News is strictly…

Read the Top 10 Pulmonary Fibrosis Articles of 2015

10. “Esbriet’s Promise and Potential as a PF Therapy” Read full article here: http://bit.ly/1HX2qZt Read Top 10 Pulmonary Fibrosis Articles of 2015: http://bit.ly/1OuOHvG 9. “Tissue Engineering Grows New Lungs in Lab That Could Revolutionize IPF Treatment” Read full article here: http://bit.ly/1RPnfcB Read Top…

Pulmonary Fibrosis: Gregory’s Lung Transplant Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGF6h33WMn0 Greg Moore suffered from Pulmonary Fibrosis, hear the incredible story behind his double lung transplant. When Gregory got the news that he was getting a new lung, the couple believed that a true miracle happened. Watch the video to find out more. Read more about Pulmonary Fibrosis: http://bit.ly/1lfMsiZ…

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