Lung transplantation is the only curative treatment for IPF, but most patients are ineligible, necessitating focus on slowing disease progression. Nintedanib is recommended for PPF, while pirfenidone ...

Antifibrotic therapy shows similar efficacy in familial and sporadic IPF, with no significant differences in survival or acute exacerbations. Because familial idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is ...

AIM-30 scoring system predicts 30-day mortality risk in IPF patients post-acute exacerbation using eight clinical variables. The system categorizes patients into low, moderate, and high-risk groups, ...

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Background: This study aims to elucidate the capability of periostin (POSTN) as a serum biomarker in diagnosing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), assessing disease severity, and predicting acute ...

The FINANCIAL — Pooled analysis from the TOMORROW and INPULSIS trials, recently published in Respiratory Medicine, provides further evidence that OFEV (nintedanib) significantly reduces the risk of ...

INGELHEIM, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New results from a global survey supported by Boehringer Ingelheim 1 reveal the emotional and practical challenges facing people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A pharmacotherapy is needed for patients with small cell lung cancer plus IPF. Patients frequently experienced ...

Discover the hidden triggers of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in your home. Learn to minimize risks from scents, cleaning products, allergens, GERD, and infections.

BEACON-IPF was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, global Phase 2b/3 clinical trial evaluating patients with IPF. In March of this year, Pliant announced the voluntary discontinuation of ...

Temperature, Humidity, and IPF Cold Weather Tips Hot Weather Tips Air Quality Environmental factors including temperature, humidity, air quality, and seasonal changes can significantly impact ...