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2019 WRI Fellowship Progress Report: NYU School of Medicine
NYUSOM: Drs. Kugler, Rom and Munger Current treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) does not prolong survival. Development of new therapeutic approaches requires improved understanding of the pathogenesis of IPF. We have learned that ‘hedgehog’ (HH) signaling is required for lung development and may be highly relevant to IPF. The clinically-approved HH pathway antagonists Vismodegib […]
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November is COPD Awareness Month
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RESPIRATORY DISTRESS IN INFANTS AND ADULTS
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) is a serious condition that most often afflicts premature infants, although other babies can also have the condition. These infants are unable to breathe properly without oxygen and other medical interventions. The syndrome can be deadly, but with the right treatment, infants often survive and thrive. When RDS cannot be prevented, […]
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Spring Allergies: Why Do We Get Them and How Can We Manage
Tips to Manage Pulmonary Symptoms Many people live for the arrival of spring and the mild weather that it brings. But if you have pulmonary issues like COPD, asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema, spring can be the beginning of a difficult season for your health. You do not have to give up the outdoors, but […]
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