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My New Year’s wishes for the IPF community

Each new year brings an influx of marketing about resolutions, hopes, and wishes. If you’re like me, your social media feed is flooded with related ad campaigns this month. A new year often sparks hope for positive changes regarding a person’s physical health, mental wellness, or finances. I don’t typically…

Enzyme responsible for fatty acid may be IPF therapeutic target

Blocking fatty acid synthase (FASN), an enzyme responsible for fatty acid production in cells, reduced the signs of induced idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in mice, according to a study identifying the enzyme as a potential therapeutic target for the condition. Experiments showed that FASN was elevated in lung scar…

Enrollment hits 75% for Phase 2b clinical trial of Haduvio for IPF

Trevi Therapeutics announced that its ongoing Phase 2b clinical trial testing Haduvio (nalbuphine extended-release tablets) in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) who have chronic cough has reached 75% of its targeted patient enrollment. The Phase 2b CORAL trial (NCT05964335) is still seeking to recruit a…

Dealing with grief during a season of joy

Good grief! When I hear this two-word phrase, I often associate it with the cartoon character Charlie Brown. Otherwise, the words “good” and “grief” seldom seem to belong together. What do you do with grief amid the holiday season? If you’ve been reading my columns for some time,…