MeSH tree: C08.381.483
A new UCLA Health study in mice has identified a new potential trigger for pulmonary fibrosis: lipid dysregulation (a fat imbalance) within alveolar macrophages. These are the immune cells that serve as the first line of ...
Nov 10, 2026
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A lung affected by deadly forms of COVID-19 not only loses essential cells for breathing but also undergoes profound changes in its internal organization and the way its cells communicate with each other. A study involving ...
Oct 16, 2026
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As we grow older, our bodies accumulate "zombie cells"—living cells that have stopped dividing or functioning normally but linger in our tissues, contributing to chronic inflammation and age-related diseases. A new study ...
Oct 5, 2026
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From coal miners and construction crews to engineered stone countertop fabricators and foundry workers, more than 2.2 million U.S. workers inhale fine particles of rock, sand or coal every day on the job. After years of exposure, ...
Sep 24, 2026
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There are substantial health hazards to working with engineered stone countertops, as an article on silicosis, a disease caused by inhaling silica crystals, illustrates in a study appearing in the Canadian Medical Association ...
Sep 21, 2026
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In 2025, Insilico Medicine developed an experimental drug called rentosertib as a treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a severe age-related lung disease. The drug works by inhibiting the protein TNIK, which is involved ...
A bacterial protein fragment called corisin drives pulmonary fibrosis by infiltrating and disrupting cells' quality-control systems, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Mie University in Japan found ...
Sep 1, 2026
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Millions of people worldwide are affected by diseases that cause scarring of the lungs, often leading to breathing difficulties and reduced quality of life. Progressive scarring of the lungs can severely impair breathing ...
Aug 28, 2026
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Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is more often associated with ulcerative colitis (UC) than Crohn's disease (CD), according to a study published online July 24 in Crohn's & Colitis 360.
Aug 19, 2026
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A new report documenting California's rapidly growing silicosis epidemic among quartz countertop workers underscores the urgent need for a national effort focused on stronger surveillance, earlier diagnosis and policy interventions ...
Aug 13, 2026
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