Targeting Cells in Autophagy Process May Be Path to Halting Fibrosis, Study Suggests

Targeting Cells in Autophagy Process May Be Path to Halting Fibrosis, Study Suggests

Impaired autophagy — cells’ self-cleansing process — in the lungs’ epithelial cells may activate their epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), a process crucial to the progression of fibrosis, according to a new study. The finding  suggests that therapies targeting EMT may help halt fibrosis in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The study, “…

Sometimes My Health Condition Dictates My Social Plans

I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting these last few weeks. I don’t know why — I haven’t hit any special milestones such as a birthday or diagnosis anniversary. But I’ve been thinking about the adversity I’ve faced since my diagnosis with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) as…