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. 2019 Jun 15;199(12):1561-1563.
doi: 10.1164/rccm.201809-1700RR.

New Applications of Old Drugs as Novel Therapies in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Metformin, Hydroxychloroquine, and Thyroid Hormone

Edward P Manning  1 , Ashley Losier  1 , Nkiruka Emeagwali  1 , Changwan Ryu  1 , Shyoko Honiden  1
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New Applications of Old Drugs as Novel Therapies in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Metformin, Hydroxychloroquine, and Thyroid Hormone

Edward P Manning et al. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. .
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