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#NACFC2016 – Colonoscopy Recommendations for Colon Cancer Screening in CF Patients

In a recent talk titled “Implementation of Colorectal Guidelines,” Alexander Khoruts, MD, from the University of Minnesota, discussed recommendations for an effective screening for colorectal cancer in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). The talk was presented at the 30th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference Oct. 27-29 in Orlando, Florida. Patients…

#NACFC2016 – Research into Airway Bacteria Key to Better Understanding of CF

The importance of investigating the role of the airway microbiome in lung damage associated with cystic fibrosis (CF) was the focus of two talks at the recent 30th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (NACFC) in Orlando, Florida. Both talks were based on the topic, “Microbiome Studies Can be Helpful in Understanding CF Infections.” CF and CF manifestations, particularly…

#NACFC2016 – Talk Details Key Challenges in CF Vaccine Development

Developing a vaccine against infections in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) is challenging, and to succeed researchers need a deeper understanding of the natural history of CF lung infections. Joanna Goldberg, PhD, with Emory University School of Medicine, detailed the difficulties specific to such vaccine discovery in her talk, “Vaccines for CF Infections: Episode…

#NACFC2016 – Next-Gen CFTR Correctors Show Improved Activity in Repairing Defects

In a recent talk, researchers showed the enhanced benefits of two next-generation CFTR correctors in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with specific mutations. The positive results support the clinical evaluation of both drugs in early-stage clinical trials. The talk, “Discovery and biological profile of next-generation CFTR correctors,” was recently presented at the…

#NACFC2016 – New Database Could Better Identify CF Patient Variables, Outcomes After Lung Transplant

A new database to improve the characterization of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients and more effectively identify variables that may impact patient success following lung transplant, was proposed recently at the 30th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (NACFC), Oct. 27-29, in Orlando, by Dr. Elliott Dasenbrook, of the Cleveland Clinic. Dasenbrook proposed the database in…