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August 30, 2018August 30, 2018

MRSA Difficult to Eradicate, Even With Multimodal Antibiotics, CF Study Finds

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Up to one month of treatment with inhaled vancomycin, the antibiotic of choice for treating most methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections, together with a combination of oral and topical antibiotics, failed to ... Read more

August 22, 2018August 21, 2018

I Have Cystic Fibrosis, and CF Has Me

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I hear others say “I have CF. CF doesn’t have me.” This may be an accurate statement for some, the small percentage of patients who are not limited by ... Read more

August 7, 2018August 7, 2018

HeadsUp, a Urine-Based Diagnostic Test for CF Patients, Will be Tested in Phase 1/2 Trial

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Mologic, an U.K.-based company developing personalized diagnostic devices, announced the beginning of a Phase 1/2 clinical trial to test its urine-based diagnostic tool, HeadsUp, to monitor pulmonary exacerbations in patients ... Read more

July 23, 2018July 23, 2018

Blocking AGTR2 Protein Seen to Bolster Lung Health in CF Mouse Models

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Preventing a protein called AGTR2 from going about its work — either by removing it through genetic engineering or by using pharmacological agents to silence it — improved lung function ... Read more

July 13, 2018July 13, 2018

Awareness Needed About Importance of Early Diagnosis, Treatment of NTM Infections

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An earlier diagnosis and treatment of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infection in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) may positively affect the patient’s lung function, a study suggests. NTM are a ... Read more

June 27, 2018June 27, 2018

#ECFS2018 – Free Exercise Program for CF Youth Gaining Support Across UK

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Exercise clearly benefits kids with cystic fibrosis (CF), yet these children often lack the motivation to swim, run, box, play football or lift weights. A British healthcare conglomerate says ... Read more

June 8, 2018June 8, 2018

#ECFS2018 – Tobacco Smoke Exposure Greatly Speeds Loss of Lung Function in Children with CF, Study Reports

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Exposure to tobacco smoke is a key contributor to worsening lung function in young children with cystic fibrosis (CF), researchers report in a study that highlights both the importance ... Read more

June 6, 2018June 6, 2018

#ECFS2018 – HOPE-1 Trial Shows Potential of SPX-101 to Improve Lung Function in CF Patients

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Results of a Phase 2 trial showed that treatment with Spyryx’s investigative drug SPX-101 can improve lung function in patients with cystic fibrosis, regardless of their background genetic mutation ... Read more

April 27, 2018April 27, 2018

GERD Medicines Linked to Increased Hospitalization Risk for CF Patients

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Certain medications used to treat acid reflux are associated with an increased risk of hospitalization in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, a study shows. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, aka acid ... Read more

April 16, 2018April 16, 2018

Autogenic Drainage Physiotherapy Can Improve Lung Respiratory Mechanisms, Study Shows

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Autogenic drainage physiotherapy can effectively improve the underlying lung mechanical impairment of cystic fibrosis (CF), a study shows. Respiratory physiotherapy is an important part of the treatment of patients ... Read more

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