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Cystic Fibrosis Explained to Teachers

Children with cystic fibrosis can have a hard time at school and it’s useful for teachers to be aware of the specific barriers these students face. In this video from KidsHealth, Charly explains.   Keep up to date on the most recent news about cystic fibrosis here: https://bit.ly/1nOGoQ2…

Balancing CF and Family Life

In this video from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, you can listen to parents of children with cystic fibrosis (CF). Learn how they are able to manage their children’s disease and balance their challenges to live normal daily lives. Keep updated on all the latest CF news here: https://bit.ly/1nOGoQ2…

Cystic Fibrosis and Female Fertility

Assistant Professor Sigrid Ladores, PhD, from the School of Nursing, University of Alabama, Birmingham, and doctoral student Leigh Ann Bray are developing a study entitled “Female Fertility in the Age of New CFTR-Modulating Drugs.” The main focus of the research study will be to assess female…

Last Week’s Hot Topic on Cystic Fibrosis

  Last week’s hot topic on Cystic Fibrosis titled Potential Cystic Fibrosis Therapy Gets FDA Fast Track Approval, Clinical Tests to Follow was written by Carolina Henriques. The article is focused on the announcement by Proteostasis Therapeutics, Inc., that it recently received Fast Track Designation from the U.S. Food…

#HappyFriday – Robert Downey Jr. Makes Boy with CF Honorary Avenger

The Iron Boy saved Sydney and rescued a kidnapped Make a Wish reporter. Domenic, a 9-year-old Australian boy suffering from cystic fibrosis (CF), had his dream come true when he was transformed into his favorite superhero, flown by helicopter to Police Headquarters and defeated Ultron in a super secret mission. Domenic was…

5 Things You Can Do With New Lungs

https://youtu.be/-b1Q7PoNgxM Do you remember Caleigh Haber? A few months ago, we told you about Caleigh’s fight to breathe with cystic fibrosis (CF). Caleigh has now undergone transplant surgery and is the proud owner of a new pair of lungs. Find out what happened since. Keep update on all the latest CF…

Dealing with Invisble Illness: A Real Story

Recently Lauren Rowe shared her personal story of one of the many downsides of dealing with an invisible illness. The story became a internet phenomenon with many people sharing the post wanting to raise more awareness to these hidden conditions that are not easy to deal with. Lauren has…

Ashley’s Story: On the Transplant List

In this video by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, learn more about Ashley’s Story. Did you know one in three people with cystic fibrosis on the lung transplant waiting list will die while waiting for a donor lung? Ashley Harris Moore speaks about fears for her baby and herself and…