My Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Diagnosis: Ivor’s Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVC1VCoGQqQ Ivor Kennedy shares his experience of being diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Learn more about IPF:Â http://bit.ly/1QiRmr3…
My Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Diagnosis: Ivor’s Story
Lung Fibrosis in Newborn Rats Treated with Oxygen Eased by Drug Therapy
A new study from the Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, China, reports that the drug fasudil helps to prevent lung fibrosis development in newborn rats exposed to prolonged oxygen treatment by blocking the Rho/ROCK signaling pathway. While high levels of oxygen given to at-risk newborn infants is a life-saving procedure, researchers and clinicians know that prolonged exposure…
About IPF: The Importance of Early Diagnosis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTcJ6Kh851U Dr Toby Maher alert to the importance of diagnose and treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) early. Learn more about IPF: http://bit.ly/1QiRmr3…
Last Week’s Top 3 Most Read Posts On Pulmonary Fibrosis
Read the articles here: 1. Immunosuppressants Harm IPF Patients with Acute Exacerbations, Study Reports 2. IPF Patients and Doctors on Lookout for New Treatment Approaches 3. Radiation-caused Fibrosis in Mice Successfully Treated by Anti-scarring Paste…
Pulmonary Fibrosis: The Faces of Invisible Illness
Leah from spoonshares.com and Catherine from findingmymiracle.com had a late night conversation about what it is to have a chronic illness. Learn more about pulmonary fibrosis: http://bit.ly/1lfMsiZ…
PFF Care Center Network Now Includes UT Medicine in San Antonio
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) Care Center Network recently announced the addition of UT Medicine San Antonio to its group of medical centers specialized in the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis (PF). The designation acknowledges UT Medicine’s comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to providing top-quality care to PF patients and their families. The PFF…
Living With COPD: Betty’s Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn11C5nJ1to “Betty has chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), and here she tells her story of living with lung disease. Betty has found help in dealing with her COPD by contacting the COPD Support Ireland.” Learn more about COPD:Â http://bit.ly/1MgHMi1…
#TBT – Remembering Marlon Brando
The American actor, film director and activist died July 1, 2004, of respiratory failure from pulmonary fibrosis with congestive heart failure. He left behind 14 children as well as over 30 grandchildren. A cultural icon, Brando is most famous for his Academy Award-winning performances as Terry Malloy…
Living With IPF: Dolores’ Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=CfmkE6zqT9A “Dolores has idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and in this video she tells her story of living with lung disease. Dolores found help in dealing with her illness by contacting the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association (ILA).” Read more about Pulmonary Fibrosis:Â http://bit.ly/1H0uYAV…
Radiation-caused Fibrosis in Mice Successfully Treated by Anti-scarring Paste
In a new study, researchers applied a novel anti-scarring paste to animal models with radiation-induced fibrosis and observed a healing and preventive effect. Such results indicate a promising therapeutic effect of A2A receptor blocker-derived drugs, such as this paste, for conditions like scleroderma and interstitial pulmonary fibrosis. The research paper,…
