https://vimeo.com/133560286 In this PatientsLikeMe video shared in 2015, we meet Brian Kincaid. Brian had been diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and turned to Patients Like Me for online support and information regarding the disease. He became a member of the organization’s team of advisors, offering support to other…
IPF Patient Talks About the Importance of Medical Data
Treatment with PBI-4050 may be a safe and effective therapy for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), according to preliminary results from a Phase 2 clinical trial developed by ProMetic Life Sciences. The study (NCT02538536) has enrolled 40 IPF patients at six different sites in Canada to…
In this animated film from Boehringer Ingelheim Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Dr. Iris explains exactly what happens when a person undergoes a lung biopsy and why they may need one in the first place. A study finds that the diagnosis and treatment of PH differs around the world. Read…
Family members of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients across generations — their children and grandchildren — recently came together in London recently to sing an emotional rendition of Rachel Platten’s hit “Fight Song,” part of a global campaign (#fightsongchallenge) to promote disease awareness. The campaign encourages IPF patients and their…
Although pulmonary fibrosis (PF) can strike without any known cause (known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis) there are factors that can increase your risk of contracting the chronic lung disease. We’ve compiled a list of six risk factors for pulmonary fibrosis based on information from the Mayo Clinic. Age Typically…
When you are dealing with a disease or illness, your immune system is compromised, making it easier to pick up germs and bugs. While it’s impossible to live in a completely sterile environment, there are ways to try and minimize the amount of germs around your home according to the…
iBio, a developer of plant-based biotechnology, has announced the completion of expanded product development capacity at its subsidiary, iBio CMO, jointly owned with affiliates of Eastern Capital, for the production of pharmaceutical proteins in hydroponically-grown green plants and the large-scale manufacture of biological pharmaceutical products. iBio is…
Most people still don’t know what idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is. Unfortunately, raising awareness for a disease is an ongoing process. It’s essential we keep talking about it. Here are some simple facts about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. In this Irish…
I’ve been going to pulmonary rehab for about two years. It takes place at a very different kind of gym. It is a pulmonary rehab gym for people who have lung conditions and who need to be monitored (oxygen levels and heart rate) while exercising.
This video from the Lung Institute, shared in June 2015, is all about how yoga may help people with chronic lung diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis or COPD breathe easier. Staying healthy when you have pulmonary fibrosis. Find out more. Yoga is a gentle exercise that focuses on…
