Marisa Wexler, MS,  senior science writer—

The IRT test, commonly used for screening newborn for cystic fibrosis (CF), is most accurate when performed between three to six days after at-term babies have been born, a study shows. A repeat IRT test may be diagnostically useful in certain cases, such as for very pre-term babies,…

A Phase 3 clinical trial called COPILOT, which will test the antibiotic ColiFin (inhaled colistimethate sodium) in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) who have chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infections, is expected to begin later this year. The trial is expected to enroll 38 adults and adolescents with moderate…

BreatheCon 2023 — the seventh annual virtual gathering offering online support for adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) — is taking place this year from Feb. 23-25. Registration for the event, hosted by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, is now available on the program’s webpage. The focus of the…

Among children with cystic fibrosis (CF), bone health tends to become worse with older age — and poor bone health in CF is linked to less activity of nearby muscle — a new study suggests. The findings imply that promoting physical activity for children with CF could help to…

Having cystic fibrosis (CF) can put a tremendous financial strain on patients: In the U.K., the typical family affected by the genetic disease will lose more than £6,500 (about $8,000) every year as a consequence. That’s according to a new report, “The Financial Costs of Cystic…

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is investing up to $15 million in ReCode Therapeutics to support the development of the company’s inhaled mRNA-based therapy for cystic fibrosis (CF). “We are excited to expand our relationship with the CF Foundation with this investment in our CFTR mRNA program for cystic…

A novel inhaled antibiotic that Spexis is developing to treat infections of Pseudomonas aeruginosa — the key bacterial agent of lung infections in cystic fibrosis (CF) — showed a good safety profile in a first trial conducted in healthy volunteers, the company announced. “The first clinical data with our inhaled…

The Phase 1b/2a clinical trial SWARM–Pa, testing Armata Pharmaceuticals‘ experimental phage therapy AP-PA02 in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) who have chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections, is complete, Armata announced. Data will now be analyzed, and top-line results are expected early in the new year. “We are very pleased to…

Claire’s Place Foundation has announced the launch of its fundraising campaign, called #CPFoneinamillion, to support families with cystic fibrosis (CF) during extended hospital stays. Since its founding in 2011, the nonprofit has given $875,000 in Extended Hospital Stay Grants to people affected by CF. The new…

People with cystic fibrosis (CF) who are treated with Orkambi and Symkevi (Symdeko) in real-world settings tend to experience less decline of lung function, though results may be more modest and variable than what was reported in clinical trials for these therapies, a new study reports. “The…