Credit: Getty Images. The first step in diagnosing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is ruling out other known causes of interstitial lung disease. Making an accurate diagnosis of IPF is critical because ...
Panelists discuss how idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive and often fatal interstitial lung disease, presents significant clinical challenges due to its variable trajectory, limited ...
CLEVELAND — The number of people diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is expected to grow substantially over the next decade, according to new forecasts from a global health data analytics ...
Travis Corbitt's struggles to breathe led to his retirement and reliance on an oxygen tank.
Toby Maher, MD, PhD, discusses how idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a specific form of interstitial lung disease characterized by progressive lung scarring, which leads to significant ...
A new risk stratification model for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis could shift treatment from passive monitoring to active, goal-oriented care.
A woman in her late 20s presented with a 5-year history of progressive fatigue and generalised weakness. Examination revealed signs of premature ageing, anaemia, neuropathy and hepatosplenomegaly.
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The news of Diane Ladd’s death at 89 has brought attention to a rare but serious lung condition. The legendary actress, known for her roles in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore and Wild at Heart, passed ...
Roughly one in five (21 percent) of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) deaths might be related to occupational exposures, according to research published in the March 6 issue of the U.S. Centers for ...