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Researchers discover big role for microRNA in lethal lung fibrosis
ON 4/29/2010

April 29, 2010

A small piece of RNA appears to play a big role in the development of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), according to lung disease researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Their study, which is the first to examine microRNAs in the disease, is available online in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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NEWS STORY
Family fight: Father, son battle serious illnesses
ON 4/23/2010

EVANSDALE - Life has delivered a one-two punch to one area family.

Clint and Lisa Barrett's son, Chance, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia of the B-cell type in December.

The second blow came a few months later and left Clint literally breathless - with pulmonary fibrosis.

Their battle began late last fall when they took Chance, 3, to Allen Hospital for a possible ear infect

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PFF IN THE NEWS
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Launches New Web Site for IPF Community
ON 4/13/2010

CHICAGO, April 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) today announced that it has launched a completely redesigned Web site aimed at providing a unique online environment for patients and families living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF.

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PFF IN THE NEWS
Three Pulmonary Fibrosis Organizations Unite For National 'Blue Shirt Friday' Campaign
ON 4/9/2010

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Association of Texas today announced the launch of a special, grassroots campaign to build increased national awareness of Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF).

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NEWS STORY
Breathing problems persist in September 11 rescuers
ON 4/7/2010

By Gene Emery

BOSTON (Reuters) - Rescue workers who responded to the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, 2001, continued to have diminished lung capacity seven years after the attack, researchers reported on Wednesday.

Breathing problems among New York Fire Department employees, caused by dust, smoke and other toxic chemicals, became apparent one year after the twin towers collapsed.

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