Respirology February 2019 PMID 30320420

Predictive factors and prognostic effect of telomere shortening in pulmonary fibrosis.

Lurdes Planas-Cerezales, Elena G Arias-Salgado, Ivette Buendia-Roldán, Ana Montes-Worboys, Cristina Esquinas López, Vanesa Vicens-Zygmunt, Patricio Luburich Hernaiz, Roger Llatjós Sanuy, Virginia Leiro-Fernandez, Eva Balcells Vilarnau, Ernest Sala Llinás, Jordi Dorca Sargatal, Rosario Perona Abellón, Moisés Selman, Maria Molina-Molina

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The discussions emphasize the importance of the research, using phrases like 'predictive factors,' 'prognostic effect,' and sharing references to the article, which shows curiosity and recognition of its relevance. The tone reflects an appreciation for the study's potential impact on understanding pulmonary fibrosis, with some examples including mentions of its novel insights and calls to explore its findings further.

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Abstract in brief

The study investigates how telomere shortening, which is linked to aging, affects patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), especially focusing on who is at higher risk and how it impacts their prognosis.
Researchers found that younger IPF patients (under age 60) with telomere shortening, along with certain immune or blood abnormalities, are more likely to have worse outcomes like death or needing a lung transplant, regardless of their initial lung function.
In older patients (over age 60), telomere shortening did not significantly affect the prognosis, suggesting that age and associated factors play a role in the disease's progression and outcomes.]

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Telomere Shortening as a Prognostic Factor in Pulmonary Fibrosis

This study investigates how telomere shortening affects prognosis in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, especially in younger patients with immune or blood abnormalities, indicating a higher risk of adverse outcomes.

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Predictive factors and prognostic effect of telomere shortening in pulmonary fibrosis (PF) #CurePF #PFWarriors https://t.co/YdGVqgx8WW

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Predictive factors and prognostic effect of telomere shortening in pulmonary fibrosis. https://t.co/W2djxpNO2m

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