
Opinion|Videos|August 1, 2024
Unmet Needs in IPF Landscape
Author(s)Justin Oldham, MD, MS
Critical voids in the management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis are discussed by Justin Oldham, MD, MS.
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Video content above is prompted by the following:
- What are the current unmet needs in IPF treatment and why is it necessary to develop new pharmacotherapies for this disease?
- What biomarkers are currently used for the diagnosis of IPF?
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