When UNSW Associate Professor Shafagh Waters explains cystic fibrosis (CF) to the children she works with, she asks them to ...
When Pete Proimos was born with cystic fibrosis, he was only expected to live to 18. Not only did Proimos - now in his 40s - defy those expectations, he’s helping thousands of other people just like ...
Clark Grady has cystic fibrosis. It hasn't stopped him from playing sports and taking the disease head on as a fundraiser.
For her entire life, Jenny Livingston has lived with the devastating effects of cystic fibrosis, which used to send her to the hospital three to four times each year. However, the dedicated providers ...
A new study published in the Journal of Cystic Fibrosis showed that elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI) therapy significantly reduced the Lung Clearance Index (LCI) in children with ...
Increased telehealth use in cystic fibrosis care was linked to better adult lung function and lower detection of P aeruginosa.
An increasing number of women with cystic fibrosis can conceive and deliver healthy babies, an occurrence associated with increased CFTRm use.
Cystic fibrosis represents one of the most common inherited genetic disorders affecting people of European descent, touching the lives of approximately 30,000 individuals in the United States alone.
Cystic fibrosis is a chronic genetic condition that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in your lungs. This often leads to frequent respiratory infections and gastrointestinal (GI) problems. If you ...
Salt intake advice in cystic fibrosis is under review after ETI improved sodium and fluid conservation, increased blood pressure and plasma sodium, and lowered aldosterone in 50 participants.
People with CF may undergo multiple medical procedures to manage lung infections, digestive issues, and other complications. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that leads to the production of ...
As children, we inherit many traits from our parents—our looks, habits, temperament, and even our values. However, inheritance doesn’t stop there. Certain health conditions can also be passed down ...