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,…
Radiation-caused Fibrosis in Mice Successfully Treated by Anti-scarring Paste
“Ivor Kennedy, who suffers from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, explains how he was diagnosed and highlights the importance of access to good support and information following a diagnosis with IPF.” Learn more about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: https://bit.ly/1QiRmr3…
In a new study, researchers demonstrated the protective effects of vitamin D in a mouse model of pulmonary fibrosis induced by the chemotherapeutic drug bleomycin. The research paper, entitled “Preventive effects of vitamin D treatment on bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis,” was published in the Nature journal…
“For those out there who are waiting for an organ or tissue transplant. This video takes you through my top ten things to do while waiting on the transplant list to keep you your best self.” Read more about lung transplants: https://bit.ly/1SNRT3u Note: Pulmonary Fibrosis News is strictly…
Reata Pharmaceuticals recently announced the recruitment of the first patient with pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) in their Phase 2 LARIAT clinical trial evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of experimental therapy bardoxolone methyl in the treatment of patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH). The recent enrollment is part of…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WaqsUIclWY Dr. Martina Vašáková discusses the need to diagnose idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) early. Learn more about IPF: https://bit.ly/1QiRmr3…
A new study reported that patients with newly diagnosed idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) often experience lung function decline, which furthers disease progression. The study, titled “Change in forced vital capacity and associated subsequent outcomes in patients with newly diagnosed idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis,” was published in the journal…
Read the articles here: 1. Potential Therapy for IPF and Fatty Liver Disorders Shows Safety in Early Clinical Trial 2. Systemic Sclerosis Patients with ILD Being Asked to Participate in Phase 3 Study of OFEV 3. In PF Mice, Fibroblast Activation Protein Seen…
In a new study entitled “The matrix protein Fibulin-5 lies at the interface of tissue stiffness and inflammation in fibrosis,” an international team of scientists discovered a new protein – Fibulin-5 – involved in skin fibrosis, and with potential therapeutic implications in fibrosis in other organs, including…
Spherix Global Insights, GmbH, a business intelligence and market research company based on Switzerland, recently reported a study revealing that idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) remains a challenge in terms of treatment, especially since the majority of patients are diagnosed at already advanced disease stages. The Spherix study is entitled “…
