Cancer Therapy Could Be Used Against Pulmonary Fibrosis, Study Suggests

Cancer Therapy Could Be Used Against Pulmonary Fibrosis, Study Suggests

Researchers discovered a molecule that promotes lung fibrosis by integrating large amounts of data from patients, cell experiments, and animal models. They also used a big data approach to identify a potential treatment that targets the factor — a cancer therapy that is already in clinical trials. The study,…

Why I Am Reluctant to Share IPF Struggles

Do you ever feel that sharing difficult news about yourself is a burden on your friends? I have been struggling a little with this recently and, as a result, I am feeling very alone. Writing this column is not easy. To explain further, I have an upcoming…

How We Can Work Together to Raise Awareness of PF

If you’re a member of the PF community, you’re well aware of how little the general public knows about the disease. It’s important that we all work together to raise awareness. Awareness results in more fundraising efforts, which means more dollars, which means more research, and eventually, hopefully, that means…

Mayo Clinic Study Links Biology of Aging and IPF, Opens New Paths for Possible Therapies

A new Mayo Clinic study has demonstrated new evidence of the link between the biology of aging and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The study, “Cellular senescence mediates fibrotic pulmonary disease,” appeared in this month’s issue of Nature Communications  and point towards new possible directions for therapies targeting IPF. “Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis…

New Online Resource to Help IPF Patients and Caregivers

There’s a new online resource to help idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients and their caregivers learn more about the condition and be more proactive in their treatment. Find out more about the future of pulmonary fibrosis treatment.  The interactive program is a joint venture between the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, ProPatient,…

Dealing With Life Milestones When You Have Pulmonary Fibrosis

When you have a chronic illness such as pulmonary fibrosis, it is only natural that you may find yourself spending a lot of time thinking about some of the important life events and milestones that you may not get to experience. Learn about the challenges patients with pulmonary fibrosis and…

Health Journalist Slams the Use of Smoking in Fashion Shoots

In an article for Shape magazine, journalist Kylie Gilbert slams the use of cigarettes in fashion shoots featuring some of the world’s most recognizable celebrity models. Here are four things you can do to help prevent pulmonary fibrosis.  A recent photo spread featuring reality stars and models Kendall…

Trial of AEOL 10150 as Treatment for Lung Radiation Exposure Gets Under Way

Aeolus Pharmaceuticals has started a Phase 1 clinical trial to evaluate a new version of AEOL 10150 as a treatment for delayed effects of acute lung radiation exposure(Lung-ARS). The open-label, single-center Phase 1 trial will evaluate the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics in healthy individuals of increasing doses of AEOL…