A Texas researcher received a $219,000 NIH grant to study the potential of a treatment for radiation-induced pulmonary ...

Because certain IPF and post-transplant medications can cause sun sensitivity, skin protection is crucial, says columnist Sam Kirton.

No description.Sam Kirton started his column in November 2021 and writes from his home at Lake Anna, Virginia, where he lives with his wife Susan. His diagnosis at age 59 with idiopathic pulmonary ...

Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is characterized by the accumulation of scar tissue (fibrosis) in the lungs. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a form of the disease that lacks a clear cause, is the most ...

These early findings support larger studies of EGCG’s anti-fibrotic potential in IPF, which if confirmed, would place EGCG as a therapy candidate for this patient population. The study, “ Reversal of ...

AD-114 is based on shark antibodies, the proteins that help keep sharks healthy. Antibodies are proteins the immune system uses to kill invaders. It has many advantages over traditional monoclonal ...

Secondary efficacy measures included the time to the first occurrence of an acute disease exacerbation, hospitalization due to breathing problems, or death. The trial is also assessing ...

Clinical trials are an important part of IPF research, says columnist Sam Kirton, but we need people willing to participate in them.

The different types of clinical trials can vary by objective, design, and number of participants, as well as other factors. They can be categorized by purpose, which vary in both design and goals, ...

Living with a chronic and progressive disease like pulmonary fibrosis (PF) can be challenging, and there are many issues a person with PF needs to consider, including lifestyle changes, coping with ...