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Music composed especially for children with cystic fibrosis (CF) made airway clearance therapy a more enjoyable task, suggesting that it can help with treatment adherence and potentially lower costs related to pulmonary exacerbations, a study suggests. The study, “Effects of music therapy as an adjunct to…

In an effort to address racism within the cystic fibrosis (CF) community and the health disparities it fosters, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is asking for greater input from people of color with CF. “We feel great urgency to confront the challenges facing people of color across the…

Adult age up to 50 and chronic antibiotic use seem to be the greatest risk factors for lung infection by the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus among cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, according to a study in Germany. The study, “Risk factors for respiratory Aspergillus fumigatus in German…

Relizorb, Alcresta Therapeutics‘ pancreatic enzyme treatment, led to significant weight and height improvements among cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with pancreatic insufficiency who require tube feeding, according to the results of a 12-month observational study. The analysis of that study, “Evaluation of the Effectiveness…

Envara Health has launched Encala (formerly Lym-X-Sorb), a nutritional supplement designed to improve fat and nutrient absorption in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) and pancreatic insufficiency. Encala is indicated for adults and children older than 1 who have started eating toddler or family table food. According…

Eloxx Pharmaceuticals presented preclinical safety and efficacy data supporting ELX-02, its investigational treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF) caused by nonsense mutations that is also being evaluated in two enrolling, Phase 2 trials. The data were presented as two posters at this year’s virtual North American Cystic Fibrosis…

Inhaled tobramycin alone works as well at eradicating an initial infection by Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria in people with cystic fibrosis (CF), and its use in combination with an oral fluoroquinolone, such as ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin, appears to be redundant, a small study reported. Its results also suggest that inhaled…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared Armata Pharmaceuticals‘ investigational new drug (IND) application for a Phase 1b/2a clinical trial of AP-PA02 for the treatment of the Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterial infections that are a hallmark of cystic fibrosis (CF). “We are very pleased…

Exposure to tobacco smoke limits the medicinal benefit of Symdeko (tezacaftor/ivacaftor combo) in young patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), according to a recent study. This finding suggests that smoking must be avoided for Symdeko to provide its full benefits. It also suggests that the effects of smoke exposure…

Tablet-based hearing tests can accurately screen for hearing loss in people with chronic lung diseases such as cystic fibrosis (CF) without specialist supervision, according to a recent study. This finding suggests that tablets may be an inexpensive and practical addition to programs that monitor patients for signs of hearing…