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May 18, 2020May 18, 2020

Antibiotic-resistant S. Maltophilia Spread Worldwide, Carry Diverse Genes, Study Reports

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The antibiotic-resistant bacterium Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, a dangerous bacteria for people with lung diseases such as cystic fibrosis (CF), is widely spread around the world, with most strains carrying virulence ... Read more

May 15, 2020May 15, 2020

How Trefoil Proteins Act to Thicken Mucus Detailed in Study

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Researchers identified a biochemical mechanism that regulates the thickness of mucus, and could serve as a target of new treatments for chronic respiratory illnesses that include cystic fibrosis (CF). The study, ... Read more

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

CF Awareness Month Activities Varied, But Virtual, This Year

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While the COVID-19 outbreak has turned Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) activities into online events, Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month continues to move forward, and with an emphasis on patient stories and education. ... Read more

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020

Gene Therapy, KB407, Seen to Restore CFTR Protein in Cell Studies

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A potential gene therapy for cystic fibrosis, KB407, is able to induce the expression of normal CFTR protein in cell models of CF, its developer, Krystal Biotech, reports. These ... Read more

May 11, 2020May 11, 2020

Researchers Develop Promising Antibiotic Molecule for Drug-resistant Lung Infections

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A man-made antibiotic able to fight drug-resistant bacteria in the lungs with minimal toxicity to a person’s cells may be a promising approach to eliminate lung infections, such as ... Read more

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020

CF Foundation, Beam Partner to Offer Free Online Exercise Classes

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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is sponsoring free access to Beam, an online exercise platform that provides a variety of live and on-demand classes tailored for people with cystic fibrosis (CF), ... Read more

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

COVID-19 Outcomes in CF Patients Similar to General Public, Study Suggests

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People with cystic fibrosis (CF) infected with the new coronavirus appear to have better outcomes than initially anticipated, with their COVID-19 disease following a course similar to that of ... Read more

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020

CHMP Favors Expanding Kalydeco Label to Include Young Children With R117H Mutation

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The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency has adopted a positive opinion for a label extension of the cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment Kalydeco ... Read more

April 30, 2020April 30, 2020

Vertex Joins with Affinia Therapeutics to Develop Gene Therapies for CF

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced a multiyear partnership with Affinia Therapeutics to develop gene therapies for cystic fibrosis (CF) and other genetic disorders. Gene therapy seeks to replace a malfunctioning gene with a working ... Read more

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020

Estrogen in Birth Control Pills May Affect Bone Health of CF Patients

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Supplemental estrogen, most commonly taken for contraception, is associated with poorer bone mineral density in people with cystic fibrosis (CF), a new study suggests. The study, “Oral ethinyl estradiol ... Read more