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November 27, 2017November 27, 2017

New York’s Montefiore Einstein Center Launches Lung Transplant Program

COPD, Cystic Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, News

New York City’s Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart & Vascular Care has received interim approval from the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to launch its new lung transplant program. Lung transplant ... Read more

September 7, 2017September 7, 2017

Working Lung Model with Intact Vasculature Likely to Aid Research, Lung Transplants

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, News

Researchers at Columbia University have found a way to bioengineer a “working” lung — a very complex structure — with a viable and intact blood vessel network that can support studies of ... Read more

March 15, 2017March 15, 2017

CF Life Expectancy in Canada Is 10 Years Longer Than in US, Study Finds

Cystic Fibrosis, News

People with cystic fibrosis (CF) who live in Canada can statistically anticipate living about 10 years longer than CF patients with similar demographics and disease profiles living in the U.S., ... Read more

February 13, 2017February 13, 2017

P-PAL Device Offers Hope for Kids with CF, Others Awaiting Lung Transplants

Cystic Fibrosis, News

Pittsburgh researchers are building a device for children with lung failure that will replace traditional oxygenation methods while waiting for a transplant. The Pittsburgh Pediatric Ambulatory Lung (P-PAL), being developed ... Read more

November 11, 2016November 11, 2016

Tiny Lab-grown Human Lungs Transplanted into Mice, Advancing Disease Research

Asthma, News

University researchers have successfully transplanted a set of miniature lab-grown human lungs derived from stem cells into mice — a feat that will lead to more specific studies of various ... Read more

March 27, 2015November 5, 2015

Publicly Insured American CF Patients Receiving Lung Transplant Fare Worse than Patients in UK

Cystic Fibrosis, News

Although the United States is generally regarded as the leader in healthcare and clinical advances, cystic fibrosis patients who are publicly insured in America may have worse outcomes than their ... Read more