Scientists found that a special kind of white blood cell could potentially be stimulated to migrate to the lungs of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients and help repair fibrosis damage. They showed how this process occurs naturally in mice with lung fibrosis. The study, “TRAIL-Dependent Resolution…
Treatment with plant-derived aloperine reduces the severity of lung injury in a mouse model of pulmonary fibrosis, a new Chinese study reports. The research, “Aloperine Protects Mice against Bleomycin-induced Pulmonary Fibrosis by Attenuating Fibroblast Proliferation and Differentiation,” was published in the journal Scientific Reports. Idiopathic PF…
The digital healthcare company patientMpower recently released a new platform called patientMpower for Lung Transplant for patients with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) and other conditions who have received a lung transplant. In January, patientMpower was one of three winners of the $1 million IPF Catalyst Challenge, an award given to projects focused on…
For those of us living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), trips to the emergency room (ER) are inevitable. These trips could be due to fighting off a virus that affects our ability to breathe, an exacerbation, or simply a secondary symptom of our disease. Unfortunately, as a…
The rate of decline in lung function in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) before they are treated with Genentech‘s Esbriet (pirfenidone) influences the effects of the medication, researchers have found. Patients classified as rapid progressors, who experience accelerated declines in lung function, benefited more from Esbriet…
I’m coming up on the fourth anniversary of being diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. It’s caused me to ponder what I wish I’d known before my diagnosis. Three things are at the top of my list. Ignore information online about life expectancy My disease progressed rapidly because it…
No one wants to be plagued with the symptoms, medications, management, or label of living with a chronic illness. For most, a diagnosis of a life-threatening illness such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) can be an extremely emotional, confusing, and scary time. I remember this vividly when I…
AdAlta has changed the structure of its lead therapy candidate for AD-114, for the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis. The new product, renamed AD-214, has enhanced activity and improved stability compared to AD-114, allowing a better outcome, according to AdAlta. AD-214 retains key features of its precursor, as it…
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may share a common disease mechanism — degradation of elastin in the lungs — suggesting its potential as a biomarker for both diseases, research shows. The study, “Increased circulating desmosine and age-dependent elastinolysis in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis,”…
When most of us think about going on vacation, images of relaxation pop into our minds. The point of a vacation is to feel rejuvenated and to catch a break from our structured and routine-filled days of school, work, appointments, or errands. Planning a vacation should be fun…
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