Patrícia Silva, PhD, director of science content —

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the country’s leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to finding better ways to control and cure CF, has just launched a completely redesigned website at www.cff.org. The organization noted that the website redesign is a result of the CFF’s unwavering determination of its mission, which is to provide patients and…

PARI Respiratory Equipment, Inc., a leading, worldwide developer and manufacturer of fast and efficient aerosol delivery systems for patients with asthma, chronic lung disease, cystic fibrosis, RSV, VAP, and HAP, recently reported on important news concerning its therapeutic products for US patients living with cystic fibrosis. Its proprietary Kitabis Pak (co-packaging…

A new study recently published in the journal Nature Biotechnology reported the creation of miniature bile ducts in the lab and their use in the discovery of a new promising therapeutic drug for cystic fibrosis (CF). The study is entitled “Cholangiocytes derived from human induced pluripotent…

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the world’s most prominent organization dedicated to the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis, has just announced its President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert J. Beall, Ph.D., will be stepping down from his position of 21 years. The current Executive Vice President for medical affairs, Dr. Preston…

Last week, the Her Royal Highness the Countess of Wessex, Sophie Rhys-Jones, officially inaugurated the Wolfson Cystic Fibrosis Center at Nottingham City Hospital. During the opening day, HRH made time to meet with CF patients, as well as the center’s staff and key donors. The new 250-bed center is estimated to be…

A study recently published in the journal The Lancet Respiratory Medicine revealed encouraging results of a phase 2b clinical trial assessing the safety and efficacy of a non-viral gene therapy based on a gene defective in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. The study is entitled “Repeated…

Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the Department of Health, Arkansas reported a rare case of pulmonary tuberculosis in a cystic fibrosis (CF) patient. The report, which was published in the North American Journal of Medical Sciences and is entitled “…

Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine recently reported that Hispanic patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) have a higher mortality rate than non-Hispanic patients. The study was published in the journal Chest and is entitled “Assessing differences in mortality rates and risk factors…

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, otherwise known as NASCAR, is hosting a race this Saturday to celebrate July 4th at the Chicago Speedway. Millions of fans will be tuned in, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is set to make a nationwide statement through ARRIS-backed NASCAR driver Daniel Suarez, whose…

Researchers at the Hellenic Cancer Society and the Biomedical Research Foundation, Academy of Athens in Greece conducted a review on exhaled breath condensate analysis as a tool to assess lung function in patients with respiratory disorders. The study was recently published in The Scientific World…