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New Method Attacks Bacterial Infections on Contact Lenses
January 25, 2011 — Researchers have discovered a new method to fight bacterial infections associated with contact lenses. The method may also have applications for bacterial infections associated with severe burns and ... > full story -
Protein Involved in Cystic Fibrosis Also Plays Role in Emphysema, Chronic Lung Disease
December 29, 2010 — Researchers have discovered that a protein involved in cystic fibrosis also regulates inflammation and cell death in emphysema and may be responsible for other chronic lung diseases. The findings ... > full story -
Novel Drug Offers Hope for Early Intervention in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
December 17, 2010 — Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with normal to mildly impaired lung function may benefit from a new investigational drug designed to help prevent formation of the sticky mucus that is a hallmark of the ... > full story -
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Novel Approach Shows Promise for Cystic Fibrosis
November 17, 2010 — An investigational drug targeting a defective protein that causes cystic fibrosis has been shown to improve lung function in a small study of CF patients. The drug, VX-770, appeared to improve ... > full story -
Common Strain of Bacteria Found in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis in Canada; Associated With Greater Risk of Death
November 16, 2010 — A common transmissible strain of the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been identified among cystic fibrosis (CF) patients in Canada, suggesting that cross-infection has occurred widely between CF ... > full story -
Cystic Fibrosis Gene Typo Is a Double Whammy
November 13, 2010 — Researchers have demonstrated that the gene mutated in cystic fibrosis not only controls traffic on the chloride highway, but also keeps the sodium highway from being ... > full story -
Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Generated to Further Treatments for Lung Disease
October 28, 2010 — Researchers have generated 100 new lines of human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) from individuals with lung diseases, including cystic fibrosis and emphysema. The new stem cell lines could ... > full story -
Step Closer to Drug Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis?
October 12, 2010 — New research may move scientists closer to a cure for cystic fibrosis, one of the most common fatal genetic ... > full story -
Channeling Efforts to Fight Cystic Fibrosis: Crosstalk Between Ion Channels Points to New Therapeutic Strategy
September 17, 2010 — Researchers have found a possible new target for fighting cystic fibrosis (CF) that could compensate for the lack of a functioning ion channel in affected CF-related ... > full story -
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Older Patients Offer Insight Into the Future of Cystic Fibrosis
May 20, 2010 — An emerging population of middle-aged cystic fibrosis patients contains significantly more females and includes a large proportion of patients who lived for decades without a diagnosis or specialized ... > full story
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