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Research Examines CF Patients’ Susceptibility to COVID-19

Researchers have developed a patient-derived model of cystic fibrosis (CF) to better understand whether these patients are more susceptible to COVID-19 infection and its associated serious complications. The project is being led by Ruobing “Ruby” Wang, MD, who cares for CF patients in the division of pulmonary medicine…

Organoids Accepted as Means to Targeted Therapy, Survey Reveals

A recent survey shows that people with cystic fibrosis (CF) broadly favor targeted therapy using patient-derived organoids — the three-dimensional organ-like structures made from a patient’s own cells. The finding suggests that this technology might be integrated successfully into healthcare systems. The study, “Avatar acceptability: views…

Pandemic Won’t Stop Rare Disease Day on Feb. 28

Scores of virtual events are afoot around the world to mark Rare Disease Day 2021 on Feb. 28. The activities are focused on heightening awareness about rare diseases and the hundreds of millions of individuals they are thought to affect. Patients, caregivers, and advocates worldwide will sport denim ribbons…

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