Posts by: Diogo Pinto

cystic fibrosis, News

Long-term prognosis of cystic fibrosis (CF) can be anticipated by analyzing a set of 10 genes related to immune response, researchers at National Jewish Health say. These findings were reported ... Read more

March 20, 2018March 20, 2018

Study Links Variations in CF Patients’ Airway Bacteria Mix with Their Disease Outcomes

cystic fibrosis, News

Researchers have linked variations in the mix of microorganisms in cystic fibrosis patients’ airways to their disease outcomes. The findings in the journal PLOS One were in an article titled “Fluctuations in airway ... Read more

March 14, 2018March 14, 2018

Diverse Types of Staphylococcus Aureus Found in Airways of CF Patients, Study Shows

cystic fibrosis, News

Dozens of diverse types of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus were identified in the airways of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, including five new types and one commonly associated with livestock, a study reports. ... Read more