As fibrosis gets worse, scar tissue takes the place of healthy tissue in your liver. Fibrosis can also stop blood from flowing through your liver as it should, making the healthy part work harder.

According to data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service in 2023, there are an estimated 15,000 patients ...

MediawireNew Delhi [India], April 30: Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a progressive interstitial lung disease (ILD) characterized by excessive fibrotic tissue deposition in the pulmonary parenchyma.

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators have identified a previously overlooked protein, ...

Fibrosis causes adhesions that may lead to ongoing pain, inflammation, and loss of function of the tissue or joint. Fibroblasts, which form during scar tissue growth, are responsible for fibrosis.

A team of scientists at McMaster University in Ontario have created a bio-ink that can 3D print “breathable” lung tissue.

Managed Healthcare Executive gives C-suite executives in health plans and provider organizations news and strategies for ...

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive and fatal lung disease with limited treatment options. IPF is thought to result from repeated microinjuries to aging lung tissue, triggering ...

A new review published in Genes & Diseases highlights the transformative role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in regulating and potentially reversing adipose tissue fibrosis, a condition closely linked to ...

Image Caption: TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway and miRNA regulation in liver fibrosis. Tissue fibrosis intricately links with the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway. Ultimately, the findings underscore ...

Canadian researchers find that fine particle pollution (PM2.5) can cause hidden heart damage, challenging current air quality standards.