ATS issues joint statement on the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 12:30
in Health & Medicine
The American Thoracic Society has released new official clinical guidelines on the diagnosis and management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The statement replaces ATS guidelines published in 2000, and reviews current knowledge in the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis and management of IPF, as well as available treatment options, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies and palliative care.