More Cystic Fibrosis News

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  Differences Seen in Lung Microbes of Cystic Fibrosis Patients

  More diversity noted in tissue samples of healthy people, study finds

  • Posted September 26, 2012
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  Human Airways' 'Brush' Mechanism Gives Clues to Lung Diseases

  Researchers say proper mucus clearance may depend on how tiny hair-like cilia operate

  • Posted August 23, 2012
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  Being Bullied Tied to Anxiety, Depression in Special-Needs Kids

  More than chronic conditions themselves, maltreatment by peers led to mental distress in small...

  • Posted April 30, 2012
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  Should Cystic Fibrosis Patients Get So Many Antibiotics?

  Study suggests that less-aggressive antibiotic therapy might be better

  • Posted March 26, 2012
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  Two Pancreatic-Enzyme Products Approved

  To aid in food digestion

  • Posted March 1, 2012
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  FDA OKs Drug That Targets Rare Form of Cystic Fibrosis

  Therapy zeroes in on defective protein, agency says

  • Posted January 31, 2012
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  Kalydeco Approved to Treat Rare Form of Cystic Fibrosis

  First drug to target underlying cause of chronic disease

  • Posted January 31, 2012
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  New Drug Targets Underlying Cause of Cystic Fibrosis

  But only the 5% of sufferers with a specific genetic variant respond to treatment,...

  • Posted November 2, 2011
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  Smoking's Effect on Lungs Similar to Cystic Fibrosis: Study

  Some of the same treatments might benefit smokers, cystic fibrosis patients, researchers say

  • Posted October 18, 2011
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  Tool to Spot Lung Infections in Cystic Fibrosis Patients Called Not Worth It

  Procedure not only didn't help, it slightly upped the risk of adverse effects, researchers...

  • Posted July 12, 2011
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  Genes Tied to Severity of Cystic Fibrosis Identified

  Researchers hope to find way to extend life expectancy for people with this inherited...

  • Posted May 23, 2011
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  Everyday Exercise Can Help Kids With Cystic Fibrosis: Study

  Taking walks, dancing, shooting hoops improved fitness, lung function in patients

  • Posted May 6, 2011
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  Health Tip: If Your Child Has Cystic Fibrosis

  Make sure nutritional needs are met

  • Posted February 25, 2011
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  Drug Targets Faulty Process That Drives Cystic Fibrosis

  This medicine might help minority of patients with particular gene, but others like it...

  • Posted November 17, 2010
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