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Newswise: Post-COVID Interstitial Lung Disease: What you Need to Know
Released: 27-Apr-2023 10:30 AM EDT
Post-COVID Interstitial Lung Disease: What you Need to Know
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

Post-COVID interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a relatively unknown disease, making it important to understand the resources and treatment options available for those affected by the disease.

Newswise: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Makes Strides Toward a Cure With National Walk Series
Released: 25-Apr-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Makes Strides Toward a Cure With National Walk Series
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) today announced the launch of its annual PFF Walk series, a nationwide effort to raise funds and awareness for pulmonary fibrosis (PF) and interstitial lung disease (ILD). More than 250,000 Americans are living with PF and ILD, progressive diseases that cause inflammation, scarring, or both, that damage the lung’s ability to absorb oxygen from the air.

Released: 27-Mar-2023 12:30 PM EDT
PFF Registry Drives Strides in Pulmonary Fibrosis Research
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

In an effort to improve understanding of pulmonary fibrosis (PF) and interstitial lung disease (ILD), data from the PFF Registry is presenting researchers with opportunities to accelerate understanding of PF and ILD to improve patient outcomes.

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Released: 20-Mar-2023 10:00 AM EDT
13th Annual Broadway Belts for PFF! Raises Over $465,000
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s (PFF) 13th annual Broadway Belts for PFF! has raised over $465,000 and counting. The March 6 sold-out gala event at New York City’s SONY Hall, which was complemented by a virtual live stream, raised funds to fight pulmonary fibrosis (PF), a life-threatening disease that causes progressive scarring in the lungs.

Released: 22-Feb-2023 9:25 AM EST
PFF Encourages Patient Advocacy and Awareness on Rare Disease Day
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) recognizes Rare Disease Day on February 28 and emphasizes the importance of empowering those living with or impacted by rare conditions, like pulmonary fibrosis (PF), to promote advocacy, education, and awareness.

Released: 17-Feb-2023 12:15 PM EST
PFF Celebrates Black History Month and Encourages Diversity in Research
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

The PFF celebrates and honors Black History Month this February. The PFF advocates for increasing diversity of patient representation through the PFF Community Registry to enhance research and improve treatment options for those in the African-American and other communities.

Released: 18-Nov-2022 3:55 PM EST
Pulmonary Fibrosis Claims Life of R&B Singer B. Smyth
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

B. Smyth, 28, died on Nov. 17, 2022, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis, according to an Instagram post featuring his brother Denzil. Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a progressive, debilitating disease that causes scarring in the lungs and does not presently have a cure.

Released: 12-Sep-2022 3:05 PM EDT
Second Annual ILD Day to Drive Awareness of Interstitial Lung Disease on Sept. 14
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

Nine organizations are joining forces to present the second annual ILD Day on Wednesday, Sept. 14, to drive awareness of interstitial lung disease (ILD).

Released: 17-May-2022 9:05 AM EDT
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Expands Clinical Trial Resources for Patients
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) has developed new materials and tools for people living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) to learn about and enroll in clinical research studies.

Released: 16-May-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Research Explores Quality and Access to Patient Care
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation announced research results from four studies examining access to care and outcomes for patients living with pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease.

Newswise: Broadway Belts for PFF! Raises Record $475,000
Released: 5-May-2022 1:55 PM EDT
Broadway Belts for PFF! Raises Record $475,000
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

Benefit for Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Features Broadway’s Hottest Stars and Supports Thousands with Life-Threating Lung Disease

Newswise: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Educates Patients on Supportive Care and Treatments for International Quality of Life Month
Released: 24-Jan-2022 5:05 PM EST
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Educates Patients on Supportive Care and Treatments for International Quality of Life Month
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

The PFF embraces International Quality of Life Month as an opportunity to shine a spotlight on emerging treatments and supportive resources that can improve quality of life for patients affected by pulmonary fibrosis – a debilitating, often incurable lung disease affecting more than 250,000 Americans.

Newswise: PFF Summit 2021 Achieves Record Attendance, Expands New Therapies, Research, and Clinical Trials
Released: 7-Dec-2021 11:30 AM EST
PFF Summit 2021 Achieves Record Attendance, Expands New Therapies, Research, and Clinical Trials
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

Physicians and researchers presented the latest scientific developments into pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease at its biennial PFF Summit in November. Registration is still open at PFFSummit.org to view all sessions on-demand through Feb. 20, 2022.

Newswise: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Position Statement Recommends Addressing Palliative Care Early in Patient Journey
Released: 26-Oct-2021 10:20 AM EDT
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Position Statement Recommends Addressing Palliative Care Early in Patient Journey
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

New Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) position statement advises that pulmonologists who treat patients with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) explore palliative care resources available in their communities to facilitate early referral and better quality of life.

Released: 1-Sep-2021 1:30 PM EDT
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation To Launch National Walk Day
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

The nationwide pulmonary fibrosis (PF) community will take a collective step forward to advance research, advocacy, and awareness in the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation's (PFF) National Walk Day on Saturday, Sept. 25, during Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month.

Released: 19-Aug-2021 4:35 PM EDT
Focus on “Growing Stronger” for Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month in September
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, presented by the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) as a way to drive awareness of pulmonary fibrosis (PF), a debilitating, incurable lung disease. Learn more about the numerous endeavors intended to rejuvenate the fight against PF throughout September.

Released: 23-Jun-2021 12:20 PM EDT
Pulmonary Fibrosis Care Leaders And Patients Will Unite At PFF Summit 2021
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

All Virtual Conference To Highlight PF Research And Quality Of Life Nov. 8-13

Released: 16-Jun-2021 12:05 PM EDT
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Launches New Website
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

Site Features Resources and User-Friendly Tools for Patients



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