A new study shed light on a growth factor that might protect lung cells in pulmonary fibrosis. Researchers from Shanghai, China, found that fibroblast growth factor-10 (FGF-10) prevented damage in rat lung cells, and may also direct the development of lung stem cells. The study, “Fibroblast Growth Factor-10…
Growth Factor Protects Lungs Against PF-like Damage and Triggers Stem Cells in an Animal Study
Clinicians managing people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) are left with few options once the disease seriously progresses despite pirfenidone treatment. Now, a study shows that continuing treatment is the best way to move forward, as it is likely to prevent an even greater decline in lung function and keep death at bay. The…
https://youtu.be/M9hcE146V58 Jim Field, from Great Village, Nova Scotia, was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) nine years ago. Watch how, without a transplant, he keeps fighting without giving up life… or the treadmill. Learn all about PF and keep updated on recent news here: https://bit.ly/1VElTQA…
Dr. Charles Chan, an idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis researcher at University Health Network, Toronto, speaks about IPF and the drug therapies available. This video from November 2015, is by The Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation and features not only Dr. Chan but also Barry Williamson, an IPF patient…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYFWSwoCjpE BoehringerUSÂ shares this video where you can watch George Tiffany, a pulmonary fibrosis patient, talk about his experience with the disease, his pre-diagnosis struggle and the frustration of being misdiagnosed several times. Learn more about pulmonary fibrosis:Â https://bit.ly/1lfMsiZ…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNeeM90gqOU In this video from BoehringerUS, watch Dave Jones, a man living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis talk about how he accepted his new lifestyle and how he adapt his days to the disease. Learn more about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: https://bit.ly/1QiRmr3…
The Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation together with Dr. Charles Chan, spread the word on the importance of early diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Dr. Charles Chan is an IPF researcher & respirologist at University Health Network, Toronto (Canada). Learn more about IPF: https://bit.ly/1QiRmr3…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z67F9UdVQY Breathing is pretty much the easiest thing we do and something we don’t think about. But sadly, this is not true for people with respiratory diseases. Learn more about pulmonary fibrosis: https://bit.ly/1lfMsiZ…
In this video from Gifted Life, watch Lauren waiting endlessly in the clinic for her doctor appointment. Watch the video to see some of her humorous and random thoughts while she waits to be called up. Learn more about pulmonary fibrosis: https://bit.ly/1lfMsiZ…
In this video from rarediseaseday, shared on their Youtube channel in 2012, you can learn a little more about rare diseases – how many people are affected around the world, how many diseases are considered rare, and how you don’t necessarily notice those who suffer from…
