Study finds differences in lifespan between Canadians and Americans with cystic fibrosis
People with cystic fibrosis are living longer than ever before, but their lifespan is almost 10 years longer in Canada than in the United States,
Category: Cystic Fibrosis
The mechanism of mucus: Discovery could lead to better cystic fibrosis treatments
People with cystic fibrosis (CF) suffer repeated lung infections because their airway mucus is too thick and sticky to keep bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens
Antibiotics used to treat cystic fibrosis increases risk of permanent hearing loss
A powerful class of antibiotics provides life-saving relief for people with cystic fibrosis; however, a new study for the first time reveals the levels at
Phage therapy shown to kill drug-resistant superbug
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have shown that phage therapy could offer a safe and effective alternative to antibiotics in the treatment of cystic
Bacterial pathogen demonstrates genome flexibility and diversification during chronic infection of cystic fibrosis patients
Chronic lung infections can be devastating for patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), and infection by Burkholderia cenocepacia, one of the most common species found in
Screening for both genetic diseases and chromosomal defects with a single biopsy improves pregnancy rates
Couples who are undergoing pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) in order to avoid transmission of inherited diseases, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy or cystic fibrosis, should
Study shows potential of stem cell therapy to repair lung damage
A new study has found that stem cell therapy can reduce lung inflammation in an animal model of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cystic
Drug combination improves lung function within 15 days of treatment for children with cystic fibrosis
A combination of two drugs – lumacaftor and ivacaftor – improves lung function in children aged 6-11 with cystic fibrosis within 15 days of treatment,
Common virus could speed up cystic fibrosis
New research finds that a virus that lies dormant in most of us can accelerate disease progression in people with cystic fibrosis.
Cystic fibrosis: Existing drug may improve lung function
According to a recent study, a commonly used antifungal medication could be useful for treating lung infections related to cystic fibrosis.
