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ILH News

2024-09-26

Freight of small vesicles offers new treatment approach for pulmonary fibrosis

A research team at Philipps University Marburg has discovered that small vesicles in pulmonary fibrosis transport a protein that impairs the lung's regenerative capacity. This protein could serve as a target for new therapies and as a biomarker for better recognition of the disease.
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2024-08-26

Lung cancer: An official research statement from the American Thoracic Society

The American Thoracic Society issues a statement led by Prof. Dr. Rajkumar Savai, highlighting the urgent need for further lung cancer research. The statement focuses on knowledge gaps and new opportunities for early detection of advanced lung cancer.
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2024-08-05

New Hope for PAH: Seralutinib Shows Promising Results

A recent international study shows that the new drug Seralutinib significantly reduces symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension, especially in advanced stages. This development offers new hope for patients struggling with this severe condition.
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