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Find a Family Doctor or Walk-in Clinic – Provincial Resources
There is no doubt that your family doctor (or nurse practitioner) is the gateway to accessing the health care system in your province or territory. Unfortunately, millions of Canadians do […]
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April 2023 PF News
What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis? IPF Part 1 Update on Interstitial Lung Disease 2020 | American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
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March 2023 PF News
Canadians with a rare disease are at a disadvantage when it comes to healthcare Yale researchers discover new approach to reversing lung scarring Government of Canada improves access to affordable […]
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Breathe Right Exercise Program Video Series
Jill Lommer is an exercise rehabilitation therapist who is leading the Breathe Right Exercise Program funded by BC Lung Foundation. Jill is experienced in supporting those living with COPD and […]
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February 2023 PF News
DACT2 Protein at High Levels Eases Lung Scarring in IPF Mouse Models Kinarus Therapeutics Reports Preclinical Data in Lung Fibrosis and Discloses Clinical Development Plan Living medicine’ created to tackle […]
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Drug Coverage by Province
British Columbia – Pirfenidone – Nintedanib Alberta – Pirfenidone – Nintedanib Manitoba – Pirfenidone & Nintedanib (See page 79) Saskatchewan – Pirfenidone & Nintadanib (See pages 57-63) Ontario – Pirfenidone […]
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Medication
Although there is no cure for pulmonary fibrosis, there are medications available to slow disease progression. Learn more about the common drug therapies used for different types of pulmonary fibrosis. […]
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Advance Care Planning – Karine Diedrich
Learn about advance care planning in this webinar featuring Karine Diedrich from the Canadian Hospice and Palliative Care Association, which oversees Advance Care Planning Canada. Karine talks about advance care […]
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Vaultt App for Patients and Caregivers – Audrey Bond
Vaultt, is an app that helps patients, families, and caregivers securely organize, track and share vital health information. In this webinar Audrey Bond, founder, and CEO of Vaultt presents insights […]
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Resources from the United States
Pulmonary Fibrosis Organization has a Clinical Trial Finder for pulmonary fibrosis related to conditions https://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/patients-caregivers/medical-and-support-resources/clinical-trials-education-center ClinicalTrials.gov is a database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world […]
