1. Knowing How Esbriet Works for Pulmonary Fibrosis May Help Improve Safety, Effectiveness Researchers are a step closer to understanding the molecular mechanism of action in Esbriet (pirfenidone), the anti-fibrotic drug used to treat pulmonary fibrosis. 2. Esbriet Found to Reduce Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Progression Across Disease Stages…
Hollywood legend Jerry Lewis recently gave an interview to CBS Sunday Morning host Tracy Smith where the multi-talented 90-year-old talked about his latest movie, his health, his charity work and reminisced about his long partnership with comedian, actor and singer Dean Martin. Read more about Jerry Lewis’…
According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, here are several less common symptoms and signs of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis that you might develop over time. 1. Rapid and shallow breathing. Here are some simple facts about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. 2. Fatigue…
Long-term treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients with Ofev (nintedanib) showed positive effects in keeping disease progression at bay, while inducing manageable side effects, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals announced. This finding comes from the INPULSIS-ON clinical trial — an extension study of the INPULSIS trial — designed to assess the long-term effects of…
Meet Gifted Organs, a pop band made up of transplant recipients and support musicians whose music celebrates the “Gift of Life” and increases awareness about the organ donation process. Read about how lung transplants gave two pulmonary fibrosis patients hope. “‘Gifted Organs’ hope to raise awareness, both in the UK and…
A new study suggests that metformin, a drug widely used to treat diabetes, can benefit people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) by working to diminish lung fibrosis. The study, “Metformin Attenuates Lung Fibrosis Development Via NOX4 Suppression,” was published in the journal Respiratory Research by Nahoko Sato, MD, and…
Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease that affects the respiratory system by the thickening and stiffening of lung tissue, which ends up as scar tissue and makes it difficult for a person to breathe. Learn more about the simple facts of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis here. StoryBots made this fun and quirky children’s…
Prof. Daniel Chambers from the Queensland Lung Transplant Service, at The Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane, Australia, debunks ten myths about lung transplants for pulmonary fibrosis patients and other patients with lung problems. Read about five of the myths here: Myth 1. “Lung Transplantation is an experimental treatment.” Lung transplant was considered “revolutionary” when…
Esbriet (pirfenidone) is as safe a treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in the long-term as it is already known to be from shorter term studies, data presented at the recent European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress 2016 showed. In addition, two other studies presented research highlights of the drug’s importance…
1. Bill Bright William R. Bright, best known as Bill Bright, is the co-founder of the largest Christian ministry in the world, the Campus Crusade for Christ. He died from complications related to pulmonary fibrosis in 2003. Did you know that pulmonary fibrosis can be difficult to diagnose and…
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