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Bronchoscopy Plus BAL Safe Way of Checking Lung Health of Patients

Using bronchoscopy to examine the airways and the surrounding tissues of people with cystic fibrosis, coupled with the collecting of lung fluid through bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), is safe and a reasonable alternative when sputum samples are not possible, a study reports. Adult patients participating in research reported mild side effects…

CFF Awards Up to $2M to Advance Eloxx’s Therapy ELX-02

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is awarding Eloxx Pharmaceuticals up to $2 million in additional funding to support the clinical program of ELX-02, a potential therapy for cystic fibrosis (CF) caused by nonsense mutations. “The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is committed to accelerating treatments for the underlying cause of…