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#NACFC2016 – Close Gastroenterologist Monitoring of Patient Enteral Tube Feeding Urged by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Recommendations by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) on enternal tube feeding for patients were supported by Jillian Sullivan, MD, from the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital today at the 30th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference in Orlando, Florida. Sullivan’s presentation,“Role of the Gastroenterologist in Enteral Tube Feedings,” was part of a symposium…

#NACFC2016 – Potential Treatments for Biofilm Infections and Intestinal Inflammation Show Promise in Early Studies

Promising results of preclinical studies evaluating the effectiveness of SYGN113 to treat bacterial biofilms in the lungs of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), and of SYGN303 to treat the gastrointestinal consequences of the disease, were presented at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (NACFC) now taking place in Orlando. Bacterial biofilms are…

#NACFC2016 – Getting the Upper Hand on Mucus in Cystic Fibrosis

Abnormal mucus clearance in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) may be improved with specific treatments, but despite intense research on the subject, there are many unanswered questions about how atypical mucus contributes to the disease and how to best improve the problem. Researchers debated the issue in three discussions at a…

#NACFC2016 – Colonoscopy, Bone Scans, Diabetes Screening Required for Aging CF Patients

In today’s symposium “Growing Older With CF” at the 30th Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (NACFC) in Orlando, Florida, Cathy Chacon, RN, from National Jewish Health, presented a discussion about integrating routine screenings into overall healthcare for aging CF patients. The session was titled “Recommended Screenings for Adults with CF.”…

#NACFC2016 – Exercises Targeting Trunk Muscles May Improve CF Urinary Incontinence

In a recent symposium, scientists discussed the increased importance of physical therapy in addressing cystic fibrosis-associated muscle impairments and urinary incontinence. The presentation, titled “Posture, Pelvic Floor & Pistons: A Look Beyond ‘Kegels’ to Treat Urinary Incontinence,” was given today at the Symposium “Growing Older With CF” at the 30th…