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Following the presentations on Pulmonary Fibrosis and Mast Cells, and Dietary Strategies to Stabilize Them, this next presentation by Nutritional Consultant Tracey Reed looks at some other lifestyle strategies to help reduce the mast cell component of pulmonary fibrosis. This presentation is the last part in a three-part series that looks at the role of […]

Boehringer Ingelheim has enrolled the first patient in FIBRONEER-IPF, a Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of BI 1015550, an investigational therapy for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Donald Zoz, clinical program leader at Boehringer Ingelheim, will tell us more about this clinical trial on July 12!

During this presentation, registered respiratory therapists (RRTs) Kelsey Kress and Natalie Collins, representatives from VitalAire, will explain the different oxygen equipment and their uses, as well as answer any questions you may have about them.   Kelsey Kress is an RRT and CPSGT, working as a Clinical Expert Educator for Air Liquide in Alberta and […]

During this presentation, Dr. Janet Pope will let us know everything we need to know about interstitial lung disease in rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma and other connective tissue diseases. More information to come.

Life is filled with bumps and things we wish we could change but the beauty of it is finding joy despite those things. In this webinar, you will hear from Paralympians Brianna Hennessy, Candice Combdon, and Jessica Lewis, each of whom overcame life-altering physical and emotional challenges. Join us as they share their journeys and […]

During this presentation, Dr. Rebecca Colman will be presenting on palliative care and symptom management in ILD with the role of cannabis to alleviate symptoms.   Dr. Rebecca Colman is a respirologist and palliative care physician at Sinai Health System and an Assistant Professor in the divisions of Respirology and Palliative Medicine at UofT. She […]

During this presentation, Dr. Shane Shapera will present on the advances in myositis-associated lung disease treatment. More information to come.

While there are many pulmonary fibrosis patients who choose to die with dignity through a MAiD procedure, it is still pretty taboo subject among the community.  During this webinar, Kelsey Goforth, from Dying with Dignity Canada, seeks to clarify what the procedure entails, how to go about applying for it and any other important considerations.   Kelsey […]