Genetic factors might drive at least part of the risk for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), particularly in familial forms of the disease, and a review from the Nanjing University School of Medicine, China, presented an updated view of genetic risk factors for IPF. The article, “Candidate genes of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis:…
Researchers recently developed new nanoparticles more efficient at delivering in vivo (living) RNA interference (RNAi) for silencing pulmonary fibrosis-associated genes. The study entitled “Self-assembled Micelle Interfering RNA for Effective and Safe Targeting of Dysregulated Genes in Pulmonary Fibrosis” was published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. RNAi, a natural…
This is a video from 2011 and it recalls May 1st, when history was made. 15 skateboarders traveled 45 miles to raise money for pulmonary fibrosis research. From Bethesda, to Georgetown, to Rosslyn, to Alexandria, to George Washington’s house, back to Rosslyn. Learn more about pulmonary fibrosis: https://bit.ly/1lfMsiZ…
“In 2013 Moira was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a rare lung disease. Although her lung capacity has decreased, her spirits are still high and after six months of being confined to her home she chose to go out for a coffee on her birthday.” Learn more about…
Krysten Knievel speaks on behalf of Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation in honor of her grandfather, Evel Knievel. Learn more about pulmonary fibrosis: https://bit.ly/1lfMsiZ…
Meet Dr. Daniel Dilling and Karen Pelletiere and watch them talk about different aspects of the recovery from transplant surgery at Loyola University Medical Center. Learn more about lung transplants: https://bit.ly/1SNRT3u…
Meet Horace Owens. Horace has pulmonary fibrosis, an incurable lung disease. In this video, he shares his story with you, talks about the disease that his taking his live, how he was diagnosed and how he hopes to get a treatment and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis. …
Meet Lizi. In this video, she takes us through some of the most common things people with invisible illnesses or who are chronically ill hear from others. Learn more about pulmonary fibrosis: https://bit.ly/1lfMsiZ…
A case study of a pulmonary fibrosis patient who was ultimately diagnosed with liver cirrhosis and a telomere length disorder, highlighted the need to consider whether short telomere syndrome is present in people with lung fibrosis and cirrhotic liver. The findings were published in the journal QJM: An International Journal…
“A short video containing key facts and statistics about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. A disease which is five times more common than cystic fibrosis, however is almost unheard of by the vast majority of the public. Together we can raise awareness for this life-threatening illness.” Learn more about idiopathic…
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