Esteban Dominguez Cerezo, MS,  Science Writer—

The season and climate influence the age and risk of the first bacterial exposure or infection, that is, initial acquisition, in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, a study suggests. Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are the primary causes of infections in CF patients. A MSSA infection occurs earlier in life than…

A young man with cystic fibrosis (CF) no longer had gallbladder complications one year after starting treatment with the CF medication Trikafta, according to a case report from Italy. “To the best of our knowledge this is the first case reported in literature” of Trikafta successfully treating gallbladder…

Detecting Nocardia bacteria doesn’t necessarily indicate therapy is needed for people with cystic fibrosis (CF), but an active infection should be closely monitored and patients with lung involvement, a decrease in lung function, or who are undergoing a pulmonary transplant should be treated, a review study suggests.

Claire’s Place Foundation is gearing up to celebrate its 10th Annual Glow Ride for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) that’s set to happen Sept. 21 at Hermosa Beach, California. The milestone event aims to raise crucial funds to…