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…
Last Week’s Top 3 Most Read Posts On Pulmonary Fibrosis
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: https://bit.ly/1lfMsiZ…
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: https://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: https://bit.ly/1H0uYAV…
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,…
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Diagnosis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRJ4cqW5eqs “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…
Vitamin D to Decrease Pulmonary Fibrosis
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…
10 Things to Do While Waiting on the Transplant List
“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…
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