cystic fibrosis

Two months and 13,456 miles after TV and radio host Riki Rachtman committed to a solo motorcycle journey through all 48 contiguous states, the TV and radio host has ... Read more

September 21, 2017September 21, 2017

CF Foundation Affiliate Awards $3M to Advance Gene Therapy Candidate to Trials

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4D Molecular Therapeutics (4DMT) announced it has secured funding to complete studies necessary for its gene therapy candidate for cystic fibrosis (CF), 4D-710, to be tested in people. The therapy ... Read more

September 20, 2017September 20, 2017

Antibiotic Iclaprim Granted FDA Orphan Drug Status for CF Lung Infections

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted orphan drug status to a broad spectrum antibiotic called iclaprim, developed by Motif Bio, for the treatment of one of the most common ... Read more

September 19, 2017September 19, 2017

Low-dose Nitric Oxide Enhances Antibiotic Treatment of Certain Chronic CF Infections

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Nitric oxide (NO) inhalation can enhance the antibiotic treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm infections in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, a small proof-of-concept clinical trial demonstrated. Bacterial infections by P. aeruginosa is a ... Read more

September 18, 2017September 18, 2017

AIT Therapeutics’ Nitric Oxide Therapy Counters Two Patients’ Drug-resistant Bacteria

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A nitric oxide therapy that AIT Therapeutics‘ is developing to treat respiratory diseases eradicated a drug-resistant bacteria in one cystic fibrosis patient and reduced it in another, according to a ... Read more

September 15, 2017September 15, 2017

AbbVie Marks 25th Annual CF Scholarship Program with Three $25,000 Grants and New Award Category

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AbbVie is awarding three $25,000 scholarships this year to mark the 25th anniversary of its CF Scholarship Program, and is creating a new Blogger’s Choice Award category. AbbVie selected 40 ... Read more

September 14, 2017September 14, 2017

Gaining Weight May Help CF Patients Delay the Worsening of Symptoms, Study Finds

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A new study shows that weight gain during the treatment of acute worsening symptoms in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), called pulmonary exacerbations, could possibly lengthen the period before ... Read more

September 13, 2017September 13, 2017

Cystic Fibrosis Canada Launches Free E-Learning Module on CF

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Cystic Fibrosis Canada has launched a free e-learning module that provides a comprehensive overview of cystic fibrosis (CF) to anyone interested. The Sept. 12 announcement coincides with this year’s back-to-school season. The ... Read more

September 12, 2017September 12, 2017

Anthera Achieves Half of Target Enrollment for Trial of Sollpura as Treatment for CF-related Digestive Disorder

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Anthera Pharmaceuticals has enrolled half the patients it is seeking for a Phase 3 clinical trial of Sollpura (lipromatase) as treatment for a cystic fibrosis-related digestive disorder known as exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, ... Read more

September 11, 2017September 12, 2017

GeneFo Offers Free Webinar on Humor and Laughter as Therapy for CF

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GeneFo is offering a free online lecture on Sept. 27 about the therapeutic benefits of humor and laughter as strategies to manage disease symptoms in cystic fibrosis. The webinar will provide practical ... Read more