Mesenchymal stem cells can aid in treating autoimmune-related lung fibrosis by changing the composition of T-cells from a mainly toxic to a more regulatory type. The beneficial effects observed in the study were induced by the surprising contribution of TGF-β1 — a molecule normally considered strongly pro-fibrotic, indicating that treatments…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31Ew1ogQqpE In this video shared in 2011, by Sit and Be Fit, learn how to perform breathing exercises that may improve your lung function and help people who live with pulmonary diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pulmonary fibrosis, among others. This workout will be…
Pulmonary fibrosis is a rare but life-threatening disease, for which there is currently no cure. One of the main claims of advocates is that it does not receive the funding or attention needed, unlike other diseases such as lung cancer. Therefore, many people join the work of organizations…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM8W2dAxZj4 You’ve probably already heard about Joe Nichols. The award-winning country singer and songwriter who is out there joining every effort to spread the word about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis – a fatal and under-recognized medical condition that causes permanent scarring of the lungs, making it increasingly difficult to breathe. Nichols decided to…
ProterixBio, Inc., is the new name for the company previously known as BioScale, Inc., reflecting a change in strategy. Whereas BioScale had focused on care management solutions for pulmonary and other diseases, ProterixBio will specialize in high-value clinical applications, such as diagnostic products and disease management services, with a…
You probably know what Vitamin D is, where and how you can find it. For example, in food vitamin D is easily found in cheese, butter, fatty fish, healthy cereals, among others; you can also buy some supplements which will provide you with the vitamin D you need.
In 2014, Mark, a 44-year-old father of two young children, saw his life slowly declining after being diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Pulmonary Fibrosis is his youtube channel, which he uses to share some of his experiences while living with IPF, at the same time he…
The Lung Institute is a specialized institute that focuses on offering therapies which help patients suffering from lung problems like COPD and pulmonary fibrosis. They are now celebrating their 3rd anniversary of treating and changing the lives of over 2,000 patients with their stem cell therapy…
Patara Pharma has announced the appointment of John Schmid to its Board of Directors. The company’s lead product, PA101B, is a potential  treatment for pulmonary fibrosis and moving through clinical trials. “John joins Patara’s board at a pivotal time as we advance our flagship program, PA101B, through multiple Phase 2 studies to improve…
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a degenerative lung disease affecting the lives of thousands of people. It causes the scarring of the lungs, making it difficult to breathe, among other symptoms. The cause of it is still unknown and there isn’t much information about the disease. Usually, patients suffering from…
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