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Invasive Diagnostic Procedure for Children With Cystic Fibrosis Does Not Improve Outcomes, Study Finds
July 12, 2011 — Compared to a standard diagnostic procedure, infants with cystic fibrosis who received treatment based on a diagnostic procedure involving obtaining and culturing fluid samples from the lungs did not ... > full story -
Stem Cell Scientists Discover New Airway Stem Cell
June 27, 2011 — Researchers have identified a new stem cell that participates in the repair of the large airways of the lungs, which play a vital role in protecting the body from infectious agents and toxins in the ... > full story -
First Ever Drug to Treat ‘Celtic Gene’ In Cystic Fibrosis Sufferers
June 20, 2011 — Scientists have developed a new treatment for cystic fibrosis. The new drug will benefit sufferers who have the ‘Celtic Gene’, a genetic mutation which is particularly common in ... > full story -
Cystic Fibrosis-Associated Bacteria Could Help Fight Back Against Antibiotic Resistance
May 27, 2011 — A bacteria which infects people with cystic fibrosis could help combat other antibiotic-resistant microbes, according to new research. Scientists have discovered antibiotics from Burkholderia are ... > full story -
Genome Regions That Could Influence Severity of Cystic Fibrosis Identified
May 23, 2011 — Scientists have pinpointed regions of the genome that contribute to the debilitating lung disease that is the hallmark of cystic ... > full story -
Simple Exercise Improves Lung Function in Children With Cystic Fibrosis
May 3, 2011 — A small study of children and teens with cystic fibrosis (CF) shows that simple exercise, individually tailored to each patient's preference and lifestyle, can help improve lung function and overall ... > full story -
Video Games May Help Clear Airway of Cystic Fibrosis Patients
April 30, 2011 — Video games controlled by the player's breath can encourage youths with cystic fibrosis to use techniques that can help keep their airways clearer, according to a new ... > full story -
Combination Therapy Provides Hope for Cure of Dangerous Infections of Cystic Fibrosis Patients
April 24, 2011 — An over-the-counter drug used to treat diarrhea combined with minocycline, an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, could one day change the lives of those living with cystic ... > full story -
Pig Model of Cystic Fibrosis Improves Understanding of Disease
March 16, 2011 — Using a newly created pig model that genetically replicates the most common form of cystic fibrosis, researchers have now shown that the CF protein is "misprocessed" in the pigs and does not end up ... > full story -
Scientists to Sequence DNA of Cystic Fibrosis Superbug
February 22, 2011 — Scientists in the UK are using the latest DNA sequencing technology to understand the diversity of a bacterium that causes severe lung infection in cystic fibrosis ... > full story
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