I have tried countless times to describe idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). In 2019, I tried to explain what it physically feels like, but I still can’t find words that adequately convey how hard living with IPF is, especially as it progresses. I never do the experience justice. Since most…
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients with increased formation of type VI collagen — a major extracellular matrix (ECM) molecule involved in wound healing and scarring — are at higher risk of having progressive disease, a real-world study shows. Also, type VI collagen breakdown tended to increase in patients with progressive…
The glam and glitzy affair that is Broadway Belts for PFF! is set for March 7 in New York City. And for the first time, supporters can experience the event interactively from home. The 12th annual event — the single largest fundraiser for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) —…
The weight of the world is getting heavier. With the holiday season underway and the omicron variant of the coronavirus spreading, feelings of anxiety, sadness, and fear of social isolation are increasing. While I acknowledge that predictions are not always accurate, current scientific models suggest that this variant…
The University of Calgary is developing a clinical tool to help identify the environmental and occupational risks of pulmonary fibrosis (PF), an undertaking that could lead to a deeper understanding of how the disease takes hold and aid in developing treatments. During the 18-month project, supported by the Three…
Along this journey with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, my care team has had several different tools at their disposal. Some must be used in combination with others, while some are only used to gather information. Pulmonary rehabilitation, which can be deployed both pre- and post-transplant, falls under both…
A $5 million gift to the University of South Florida (USF) from the philanthropist and entrepreneur Timothy Ubben will be used to create the Ubben Family Center for Pulmonary Fibrosis, dedicated to disease research. The center will be located at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa. This…
Pinocembrin, a compound isolated from eucalyptus trees, significantly reduced the signs and symptoms of lung damage in a sheep model of pulmonary fibrosis (PF), a study demonstrated. “We found that pinocembrin improved lung function, attenuated [eased the effect of] lung inflammation, and decreased overall pathology scores compared to damaged…
AstraZeneca has added a novel target for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) to its portfolio, which was uncovered using BenevolentAI’s artificial intelligence-driven medication discovery platform. “The cause of IPF is largely unknown and the exact mechanisms involved in the progression of IPF remain elusive,” Anne Phelan, PhD, chief scientific…
It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is here, and Christmas is less than two weeks away. Although many family and holiday traditions will likely resume thanks to COVID-19 vaccinations, it’s still surreal to think that this is our second time celebrating the holidays amid a pandemic. In…
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