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Ultrasound Predicts Advanced Liver Disease in CF Patients, According to Clinical Trial Data

Ultrasound may predict liver disease in young cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, according to the results of a clinical trial. Researchers compared liver patterns from young CF patients, and found that those with non-uniform patterns on ultrasound are more likely to develop liver scar tissue. Results from the the Cystic Fibrosis…

Inhaled Hypertonic Saline Eases CF Symptoms and Helps Infants Breathe Easier, Trial Finds

Inhalation of hypertonic saline can help babies with cystic fibrosis to breathe better and relieve CF symptoms, according to a new trial. Researchers safely measured lung airflow in infants and observed an improved lung clearance after one year of treatment. Trial results were published in the American Journal…

New Biomarkers More Accurately Identify CF When Screening Newborns, Study Reports

Researchers in Canada found new blood biomarkers that can more accurately detect cystic fibrosis (CF) in newborns than standard screening methods — a discovery that could lead to improvements in early identification of this disease. The study, “Metabolic Signatures of Cystic Fibrosis Identified in Dried Blood Spots for Newborn Screening Without…