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February 13, 2018February 13, 2018

Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Creates Website to Help Patients Find Clinical Trials

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation has created an online Clinical Trial Finder to help pulmonary fibrosis patients search for trials to enroll in. Foundation officials said the site allows patients to check out more ... Read more

January 22, 2018January 22, 2018

Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Expands National Care Center Network

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, News

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) plans to expand its national PFF Care Center Network to further serve the community of patients, caregivers and loved ones affected by pulmonary fibrosis (PF). The ... Read more

February 8, 2017February 8, 2017

Does Viewing Informational Video Blogs Engage Patients? Results Say Yes

Cystic Fibrosis, News

Online video blogs, also known as vlogs, can be a useful tool to educate and inform people about specific medical conditions, including lung diseases, and can help both doctors and their ... Read more

February 3, 2017February 3, 2017

New Online Resource Aims to Educate and Assist IPF Patients and Caregivers

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, News

ProPatient has partnered with the Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning (ACHL) and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) to develop a new online resource for people affected by idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). ... Read more

December 22, 2016December 22, 2016

Chronic Shortness of Breath May Be Symptom of COPD or Heart Disease

COPD, News

Researchers from the University of Gothenburg’s Sahlgrenska Academy in Gothenburg, Sweden, studied the relationship between chronic shortness of breath and more serious health issues like heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ... Read more

May 25, 2016May 25, 2016

COPD Patients in US Face Significant Challenges in Accessing Treatment, Researchers Say

COPD, News

Leading U.S. experts in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have found that patients with the condition face substantial barriers in assessing care, with hospitals failing to provide recommended standard of care, ... Read more

March 3, 2016March 16, 2016

Vertex Awards $1M in Grants to 18 Nonprofits for Cystic Fibrosis Initiatives

Cystic Fibrosis, News

Vertex Pharmaceuticals recently awarded the company’s 2016 Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Circle of Care grants to 18 medical, academic, and community organizations, totaling nearly $1 million. Now in its second year, the CF Circle of ... Read more