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What stiffening lung tissue reveals about the earliest stages of fibrosis

Written by Charlie King | 8 Sep 2025

Fibrosis of the lungs is often a silent disease until it’s too late. By the time patients are diagnosed, the scarring of their lung tissue is already advanced,… read more.

Common cough syrup ingredient shows promise in treating serious lung disease

Written by Charlie King | 23 Dec 2024

A common over-the-counter ingredient in many cough syrups may have a greater purpose for people suffering from lung fibrosis that is related to any number of serious health… read more.

UTEP pharmacy researchers develop potential treatment for fibrosis

Written by Charlie King | 8 Jun 2024

Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso are developing a new therapeutic approach that uses nanoparticles for the treatment of skin and lung fibrosis, conditions that… read more.

For NASH, bariatric surgery is more effective than drug treatment or lifestyle intervention

Written by Bruce Sylvester | 25 Apr 2023

Bariatric surgery treats advanced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NASH) significantly more effectively than drug or lifestyle intervention, researchers reported on April 20, 2023 in The Lancet. Professor Francesco… read more.

How the western diet and gut bacteria can lead to scarring, vessel damage in scleroderma

Written by Charlie King | 3 Oct 2022

The same metabolite is linked to cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. A substance produced by gut microorganisms can lead to scarring and blood vessel damage in patients with scleroderma,… read more.