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Cystic Fibrosis: Catching It Early
When screening for cystic fibrosis (CF) in newborns, time is of the essence. And a new screening test could cut the current wait time for results in half.
Cirrhosis Survival Spiked
Good news for cirrhosis patients: Survival may be much more common than it once was.
Favorable Pregnancies With Cystic Fibrosis
Although women with cystic fibrosis typically have lung problems, they can give birth to healthy children without causing significant damage to their lungs.
Are You Angry – or Grateful?
Seeking strength from God to deal with illness is just as common as being angry at God for an illness. But the way these two attitudes affect an individual is quite different.
A Cystic Fibrosis Therapy not for Kids
Studies show that concentrated saline therapy provides some benefit to adults and older children with cystic fibrosis.
Harmless Bacteria Becomes Fatal in CF
Something harmless could turn deadly under the right circumstances. Researchers are beginning to understand how a harmless bacteria becomes a fatal infection in cystic fibrosis patients.
Cystic Fibrosis Goes 3-D
Movies are not the only thing getting the 3-D treatment. Researchers are using 3-D models of cystic fibrosis to discover new targets for treatment.
New Tool in the Fight Against Cystic Fibrosis
Tissue is the issue when it comes to developing new drugs. Scientists have begun to develop tissue in the lab for testing new cystic fibrosis treatments.
How Does Cystic Fibrosis Express Itself?
The same disease can have different symptoms in different people. For cystic fibrosis, researchers are beginning to understand why it affects people in different ways.
Bacteria Battle in the Lungs With CF
Antibiotic treatments for cystic fibrosis may be doing more harm than good. A new study finds that current cystic fibrosis treatments may eliminate bacteria that's good for lung development.
It Takes Two to Treat Cystic Fibrosis
Treating cystic fibrosis may be a two-fold problem according to researchers. A new study highlights two cellular defects which could lead to improved cystic fibrosis treatment.
Cystic Fibrosis Gets Compartmentalized
When it comes to cystic fibrosis, much like any lung disease, understanding inflammation is important for treatment. Researchers have discovered that cystic fibrosis inflammation occurs in two distinct ways.
What Cystic Fibrosis Test is Right for Your Newborn?
Recently developed screenings for newborns can help diagnose cystic fibrosis but can be costly. A new study has determined the best cystic fibrosis screening currently available.
FDA Approves Kalydeco for Cystic Fibrosis
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first cystic fibrosis drug that treats an underlying cause of the disease. This drug can lead to significant lung function improvement for some cystic fibrosis patients.
Getting a Head Start on Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease and early detection can lead to better treatment and quality of life. A new study shows a non-invasive test to be effective in detecting early cystic fibrosis in children.
Smokers Have Decreased Exercise Capability
Normal lung function is important for exercising. Unfortunately, smokers with interstitial lung abnormalities ( ILA ) have a reduced exercise capacity.
Smokers Who Use Statins Watch Out
Cholesterol-reducing drugs have been shown to be quite effective in helping treat other disorders. Unfortunately, it may increase the risk of developing interstitial lung disease ( ILD ).
Powerful Powder Improves Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis is associated with an increase of mucus production making it difficult to breathe normally. A new treatment may help improve lung function.
New Drug Helping to Reduce Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms
Cystic Fibrosis is a disease that runs in a family. A new drug targeting a specific mutation has been successful so far in helping to treat cystic fibrosis.
Women With CF Have Shorter Life Spans
Who lives longer and why is the theme of many research studies. Now, a group from England has put cystic fibrosis (CF) patients' years lived under the microscope.
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