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The Feldman Family Foundation is hosting a pulmonary fibrosis fund-raising event — its 6th Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament and Casino Night — on Saturday (March 2), at the Chevy Chase ... Read more

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019

Proton Radiation Therapy Improves Survival in Lung Cancer Patients with IPF, Study Finds

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Lung cancer patients with underlying idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) treated with proton radiation therapy live longer than those treated with X-ray irradiation, a study shows. Additionally, fewer occurrences of treatment-related lung ... Read more

January 21, 2019January 24, 2019

Experimental IPF Therapy BBT-877 Gets FDA’s Orphan Drug Status

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Bridge Biotherapeutics’ investigational therapy candidate BBT-877 for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) has been awarded orphan drug designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to the company, BBT-877 ... Read more

January 8, 2019January 14, 2019

Promedior’s Experimental IPF Therapy PRM-151 to Enter Phase 3 Stage

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Promedior plans to begin Phase 3 testing of its investigational therapy PRM-151 for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has ... Read more

November 5, 2018November 8, 2018

Phase 2 Trial Now Underway to Test Galapagos’ GLPG1205 in IPF Patients

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Galapagos has launched a Phase 2 trial testing the safety and effectiveness of their investigational new therapy called GLPG1205 in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), reporting that the first ... Read more

October 26, 2018November 2, 2018

IPF and Interstitial Lung Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis Share Genetic Risk Factor

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A mutation associated with the mucous-producing gene MUC5B, a known genetic risk factor for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), also is prevalent in rheumatoid arthritis patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), ... Read more

October 8, 2018October 11, 2018

X-Rx Completes Early Studies on X-165 for Potential IPF Treatment, Supporting IND Application

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Studies supporting an investigational new drug (IND) application for X-165, a potential candidate for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and other fibrotic disorders, have been completed, X-Rx ... Read more

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018

American Lung Association Marks Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month with Online Support Events, Videos

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The American Lung Association is promoting Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month through September with educational videos featuring lung transplant recipient Randy Cooke, who shares his tips and experience in dealing with ... Read more

August 29, 2018August 29, 2018

Male Gender, Smoking Identified as Risk Factors for Lung Cancer in IPF Patients, Study Finds

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Lung cancer is more prevalent among men with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) than women, and affects smokers at a higher rate, according to a systematic review of published studies. Researchers also ... Read more

August 22, 2018August 27, 2018

European IPF Registry Helps Identify Risk Factors, Better Treatments for IPF Patients, Study Reports

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The European IPF registry offers important insights into the characteristics, care management, and outcomes of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients in Europe, a study reports. Data from the registry showed ... Read more

Posts by: Vijaya Iyer

Vijaya Iyer

Feldman Family Foundation to Host Poker Night to Support PF Research, Awareness

Proton Radiation Therapy Improves Survival in Lung Cancer Patients with IPF, Study Finds

Experimental IPF Therapy BBT-877 Gets FDA’s Orphan Drug Status

Promedior’s Experimental IPF Therapy PRM-151 to Enter Phase 3 Stage

Phase 2 Trial Now Underway to Test Galapagos’ GLPG1205 in IPF Patients

IPF and Interstitial Lung Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis Share Genetic Risk Factor

X-Rx Completes Early Studies on X-165 for Potential IPF Treatment, Supporting IND Application

American Lung Association Marks Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month with Online Support Events, Videos

Male Gender, Smoking Identified as Risk Factors for Lung Cancer in IPF Patients, Study Finds

European IPF Registry Helps Identify Risk Factors, Better Treatments for IPF Patients, Study Reports

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