The natural history of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) has been characterized as a steady,
predictable decline in lung function over time. Recent evidence suggests that some …

Acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis has been defined as an acute, clinically
significant, respiratory deterioration of unidentifiable cause. The objective of this …

Progressive fibrotic interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) are characterised by major reductions in
quality of life and survival and have similarities to certain malignancies. However, palliative …

This document is an international evidence-based guideline on the diagnosis and management
of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and is a collaborative effort of the American Thoracic …

… Taniguchi H, Kondoh Y. Revised criteria for acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary
fibrosis. The Annual Report by Study Group of Ministry of Health and Welfare for Diffuse Lung …

Background The INBUILD trial investigated the efficacy and safety of nintedanib versus
placebo in patients with progressive fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) other than …

We treated three patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis who had an acute clinical
exacerbation. We analyzed their clinical, radiographic, therapeutic, and pathologic findings. Their …

Although various microRNAs regulate cell differentiation and proliferation, no miRNA has
been reported so far to play an important role in the regulation of osteoblast differentiation. …

Although microRNAs (miRNAs) are involved in many biological processes, the mechanisms
whereby miRNAs regulate osteoblastic differentiation are poorly understood. Here, we …

Background and objective: Although pulmonary rehabilitation is effective for patients with
COPD, its efficacy in patients with IPF is unknown. The purpose of this study was to evaluate …