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FDA grants orphan drug designation to zelasudil for IPF
The FDA granted orphan drug designation to zelasudil for treating patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, according to a press release from the drug’s manufacturer.
Survival similar in lung transplantation for COVID-19-related ARDS, pulmonary fibrosis
Patients with COVID-19-related acute respiratory distress syndrome undergoing transplantation had comparable, high survival rates to patients with COVID-19-related pulmonary fibrosis, according to results published in JAMA Surgery.
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Nintedanib slows loss of lung function in limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis, ILD
Nintedanib slows the deterioration of lung functionality in patients with limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis and interstitial lung disease, according to data published in Rheumatology.
New ACR SSc-ILD guidelines warn against glucocorticoids as first-line therapy
The American College of Rheumatology “strongly recommends” against the use of glucocorticoids as a first-line therapy for interstitial lung disease in patients with systemic sclerosis-associated ILD, according to newly released guidelines.
Efzofitimod safe, may improve clinical outcomes in patients with sarcoidosis
Among patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis, efzofitimod was safe through 24 weeks, and it improved measures of lung function and quality of life when given at a higher dosage, according to study results published in CHEST.
Concurrent PAH-ILD occurs in 7% of patients with systemic sclerosis
Approximately 7% of patients with systemic sclerosis in an Australian cohort demonstrated concurrent pulmonary arterial hypertension and interstitial lung disease, according to data published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.
Inhaled treprostinil safe, improves outcomes in pulmonary hypertension-ILD over 1 year
Inhaled treprostinil was safe in patients with pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease over 1 year and sustained improved exercise capacity, according to study results published in European Respiratory Journal.
Familial interstitial pneumonia links to pulmonary fibrosis risk in asymptomatic relatives
For individuals related to someone with familial interstitial pneumonia, the prevalence of pulmonary fibrosis was around 1,000 per 100,000 person-years, according to study results.
High renal crisis, interstitial lung disease prevalence with systemic sclerosis sine scleroderma
Dermatologists should be aware of cutaneous findings in patients with systemic sclerosis sine scleroderma due to the association of internal organ dysfunction, according to a study.
Female patients with Sjögren’s syndrome more like to exhibit eye symptoms than males
There are several differences in the symptoms reported among male and female patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome, according to data published in the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology.
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