Posts by: Alice Melão

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Mutations in the CFTR gene that associate with severe disease can also lead to cardiac problems — specifically, the development of subclinical left ventricular dysfunction — in cystic fibrosis patients, ... Read more

September 7, 2018September 7, 2018

Reimbursement Agreement Includes Orkambi in Public Health Plan for CF Patients in Australia

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Beginning Oct. 1, the cystic fibrosis (CF) targeted therapy Orkambi (lumacaftor/ivacaftor) will be included on Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. The Australian government’s decision resulted from the completion of an ... Read more

August 31, 2018August 31, 2018

New Research on Pancreatic Ducts’ Formation Offers New Insights for CF

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Using a computer modeling method, a research team at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, demonstrated some of the early developmental mechanisms involved in the formation of the pancreas’ network ... Read more

August 14, 2018

CF Patients at Greater Risk for Occlusions in Retinal Vessels, Case Report Suggests

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Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) have a greater risk of developing abnormalities in their retinal veins, which can impair visual acuity, a case report suggests. But researchers claim the ... Read more

August 6, 2018August 6, 2018

Acebilustat Seen to Prevent Pulmonary Exacerbations in CF Patients in Phase 2b Trial

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Topline data from a Phase 2b trial showed that the investigative therapy acebilustat taken once daily can reduce the number and frequency of pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). ... Read more

July 30, 2018July 30, 2018

European Committee Recommends Approval of Vertex’s Combo Therapy Symkevi for Certain CF Patients

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ Symkevi (tezacaftor/ivacaftor) is one step closer to being approved in the European Union as a treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF) patients ages 12 or older who have ... Read more

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 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 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 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

Posts by: Alice Melão

Alice Melão

Mutations Linked to Severe CF Seen to Affect Health of Heart’s Left Ventricle in Study

Reimbursement Agreement Includes Orkambi in Public Health Plan for CF Patients in Australia

New Research on Pancreatic Ducts’ Formation Offers New Insights for CF

CF Patients at Greater Risk for Occlusions in Retinal Vessels, Case Report Suggests

Acebilustat Seen to Prevent Pulmonary Exacerbations in CF Patients in Phase 2b Trial

European Committee Recommends Approval of Vertex’s Combo Therapy Symkevi for Certain CF Patients

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

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

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

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

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