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Hyperglycemia (high glucose/sugar levels) and infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria can acidify the airway surface liquid in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), especially in those with diabetes as well, contributing to disease pathogenesis, researchers report. Their study, “Hyperglycaemia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa acidify cystic fibrosis airway surface liquid by elevating epithelial monocarboxylate…

Scientists have identified the three-dimensional structure of the protein responsible for cystic fibrosis (CF), a development that will help them understand how mutations of the protein lead to the disease. They also found an area in the protein where many disease-causing mutations are located, and a region within that area…

Researchers at the University of Limerick, in Ireland, have developed a disposable percussion device, called SoloPEP, that works to remove mucus from the airways of people with cystic fibrosis (CF) so as to lessen their likelihood of infections, leading  to fewer doctor’s appointments, less antibiotic use, and shorter hospital stays. “SoloPEP…

The Gregory Fleming James Cystic Fibrosis Research Center (CFRC) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has acquired a MILabs adaptive X-ray CT system to conduct research in animal models of lung diseases, mainly in cystic fibrosis, but also in pulmonary fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and sinonasal conditions.

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have been awarded with a $1.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop better ways of evaluating, and potentially treating, cystic fibrosis (CF). Specifically, the grant will be used to develop mathematical models of liquid and ion transport in the human…

A Phase 1 clinical trial will evaluate the safety and tolerability of GLPG2737 as a possible treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF), Galapagos NV announced. CF is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene, which encodes a protein channel with the same name. When mutated, this protein can no longer transport chloride…

Several factors may worsen lung infections caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, from bacterial load to co-infections, according to a new study. The study, “Factors Associated With Worse Lung Function In Cystic Fibrosis Patients With Persistent Staphylococcus aureus,” was published in the journal PLoS One.

A research team at Northwestern University has developed a flexible and wearable electronic device, which adheres to the skin, to measure sweat, monitor response to exercise, and detect the presence of certain biomarkers — all of which are relevant for conditions such as cystic fibrosis (CF). “Sweat is a rich, chemical…

People interested in knowing more about gene editing and its therapeutic applications can now download a document prepared by the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT). The document, titled “Therapeutic Gene Editing: An ASGCT White Paper,” is intended as background information for policymakers, patients, and the general public…

A study evaluating the impact of palliative care on patients with serious diseases, such as cystic fibrosis (CF), and their caregivers, found it to improve patients’ quality of life and disease symptoms, and brought a sense of satisfaction to both patients and their caregivers. Palliative care, however, did not improve survival.