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CHEST Awards Grants to Accelerate ILD Diagnosis
CHEST announced the recipients of quality improvement grants aimed at shortening the time to diagnosis for interstitial lung disease.Â
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Toolkit to Support Clinicians in Quicker Diagnosis of ILDs
The new toolkit, shared on Rare Disease Day, aims to help clinicians shorten the time to diagnosis for pulmonary fibrosis and other interstitial lung diseases.
Genetic Variant Leads to Fatal Case of Pediatric Interstitial Lung Disease
A genetic variant in a surfactant-producing protein led to a fatal case of interstitial lung disease in a two-year-old child, according to an analysis of the child’s lung tissue.
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First Interstitial Lung Disease Awareness Day Scheduled for Sept 15
To drive awareness of interstitial lung disease, nine organizations are collaborating to present the first-ever ILD Day on September 15.
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Study: The Relationship Between Higher CTRP9 and Interstitial Lung Disease
Higher levels of the protein CTRP9 are associated with worse lung function in patients with systemic sclerosis-related interstitial lung disease, according to new research.
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Treating COPD with Help from Amoebas
New research has identified genes that could help protect lung cells against the harm caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and potentially reverse some symptoms.
Read MoreSpiration Valve System for Emphysema Now Covered Under Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medical Mutual of Ohio updated its coverage to include the Spiration Valve System for eligible patients suffering from severe emphysema.
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Phase 3 Study Underway for Inhaled Nitric Oxide Treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease
The first patient has been enrolled in Bellerophon’s Phase 3 study of pulsed inhaled nitric oxide to treat fibrotic interstitial lung disease.
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A Potential Path for Treating Chronic Lung Disease After COVID
Survivors of COVID-19 are prone to long-term impairment of lung function. Researchers think that a T-cell-targeted treatment strategy could help.
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Scientists Obtain Grant for Lung Transplant Risk-modeling
The Cleveland Clinic recently received a $3 million grant to develop an improved risk-modeling approach to help prioritize patients for lung transplant.
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Greater COVID-19 Mortality for Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease
Patients with interstitial lung disease who were infected with the novel coronavirus had a fourfold greater risk of death compared to COVID-19 patients without comorbid ILD.
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How Lowering Air Pollution Can Improve Health
The watchdog group European Environment Agency issued a new report calling for more action to decrease air pollution in cities.
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Guidance for Using High-Resolution CT for Interstitial Lung Disease
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Fdn has issued a position statement that serves as a guide for conducting high-resolution computed tomography of the thorax for interstitial lung disease.
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First New Guidelines on Diagnosing Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in 30 Years
Sometimes misdiagnosed as interstitial lung disease, hypersensitivity pneumonitis can be triggered by environmental allergens and causes inflammation of the lung tissue.
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