July 20, 2018July 20, 2018

AIT’s Inhaled Nitric Oxide Shows Potential in Fighting Bacterial Infection Prevalent in CF Patients

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Inhaled nitric oxide (NO) was shown to be an effective antibacterial agent against Mycobacterium abscessus infection in preclinical studies, as well as in a pilot clinical trial, according to AIT Therapeutics. ... Read more

July 19, 2018July 19, 2018

Warren Alpert Prize Honors Five Pioneers in Cystic Fibrosis

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Five scientists whose work has been instrumental in developing disease-modifying treatments for cystic fibrosis (CF) are recipients of the 2018 Warren Alpert Foundation Prize. Until recently, therapies for CF targeted ... Read more

July 18, 2018July 17, 2018

9 Ways to Support Someone You Love with CF

Columns, Modern CF Mama - a Column by Janeil Whitworth

Being in a relationship with someone who has CF can be tricky, whether as a co-worker, friend, partner, or family member. It can be hard to know exactly what ... Read more

July 18, 2018July 18, 2018

New Method to Deliver Bacteria-killing Viruses Seen to Resolve Lung Infections in CF Mice

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A new therapy which is administered directly into the lung of viruses can kill bacteria, and was shown to be effective in reducing Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection and associated inflammation ... Read more

July 17, 2018July 13, 2018

I’ve Come Full Circle

Columns, Victorious - a Column by Brad Dell

“It’s all come full circle,” I repeated, rather exhaustingly, about two dozen times over the past two weeks when visiting family in Florida. Exactly two years ago, my family ... Read more

July 17, 2018July 17, 2018

Harmful Bacteria Replace Beneficial Ones in Gut of CF Patients, Study Finds

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Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients have a higher amount of harmful gut bacteria and increased levels of intestinal inflammation than healthy people, according to researchers. Their study, “Altered intestinal microbiota ... Read more

July 16, 2018July 13, 2018

The Guilt of Being Sick

Columns, Path Unknown - a Column by Wendy Caroline

Guilt. It’s a feeling I’ve had to process a lot lately. It’s something we all deal with from time to time. Maybe it’s due to a forgotten meeting, the ... Read more

July 16, 2018July 16, 2018

Cinnamon Oil Compound Might Block Bacteria Like P. aeruginosa from Forming Biofilms, Researchers Say

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A natural component found in cinnamon oil, known as cinnamaldehyde or CAD, may be able to prevent Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria from spreading in an organism and inhibit their ability to form ... Read more

July 13, 2018July 13, 2018

Awareness Needed About Importance of Early Diagnosis, Treatment of NTM Infections

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An earlier diagnosis and treatment of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infection in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) may positively affect the patient’s lung function, a study suggests. NTM are a ... Read more

July 12, 2018July 12, 2018

Bacteria Adapted to the Lungs Easier to Kill With Antibiotics, Study Finds

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The adaptation of bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa to the lungs of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients may make them more susceptible to antibiotics and easier to kill, according to new research. ... Read more

July 11, 2018July 10, 2018

My CF Cough Barges into Normal Experiences

Columns, Modern CF Mama - a Column by Janeil Whitworth

Two Christmases ago, my husband gave me a gift certificate for a massage. This week, I finally scheduled my first massage and cashed in the expiring gift. The timing ... Read more

July 11, 2018July 11, 2018

Antibiotic Plus Vitamin E Given Stable CF Patients Fails to Lower Oxidative Stress Levels in Pilot Study

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Treating cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with the antibiotic azithromycin in addition to vitamin E supplements did not change their oxidative stress status in a pilot study, researchers report. These results were ... Read more