Implementation of a prospective screening strategy to identify adults with a telomere biology disorder among those undergoing lung transplant evaluation for interstitial lung disease

Patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) secondary to telomere biology disorders (TBD) experience increased morbidity after lung transplantation. Identifying patients with TBD may allow for personalized management to facilitate better outcomes. However, establishing a TBD diagnosis in adults is challenging.

Source: Respiratory Medicine - November 9, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Lauren G. Banaszak, Kelcy Smith-Simmer, Kyle Shoger, Lauren Lovrien, Amy Malik, Nathan Sandbo, Samir Sultan, Robert Guzy, Erin Lowery, Jane E. Churpek Tags: Original Research Source Type: research