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Medical News Today: Celiac disease may be treated with cystic fibrosis drugs

New research investigates the molecular similarities between celiac disease and cystic fibrosis. The results suggest that a compound developed for cystic fibrosis may also treat celiac disease. New research may bring us closer to a treatment for celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects 1 in 141 people in the United States.… Read More »

Pulmonary fibrosis organization creates registry for research

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation has launched its first phase of a patient registry with 2,000 patients on board. The foundation also is inviting researchers to submit proposals to access data from the registry, which could aid in understanding the causes of pulmonary fibrosis, ways to help doctors improve diagnoses and discover new treatments. Pulmonary fibrosis… Read More »