Maria Verissimo, MSc,  —

Preclinical Study Identifies Spyryx’s SPX-101 as Potential Treatment for Mucus Clearance in CF Patients

Mutated mice that inhaled SPX-101 lived longer, according to a new preclinical study that highlights the drug’s potential to clear mucus and hydrate airways in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). The study, “SPX-101 is a Novel ENaC-targeted Therapeutic for Cystic Fibrosis that Restores Mucus Transport,” appeared in the American Journal of…

Hill-Rom Introduces Mobile Airway Clearance Therapy Vest for CF Patients

A more light weight and mobile vest for people with cystic fibrosis or related diseases who need help with airway clearance is now available for use at home or while traveling through its developer, Hill-Rom, the company announced. The system is based on a mobile vest created by a CF patient. A number of…