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The latest Cystic Fibrosis News articles published daily. Includes news on Cystic Fibrosis (CF) or Mucoviscidosis - a life-threatening inherited genetic disease. Includes current research, treatment, symptoms and screening programs.

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Cystic Fibrosis-Associated Intestinal Obstruction Ameliorated By Gene Replacement In Pigs

10 May 2013

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is caused by mutations in CFTR and is characterized by dysfunction of the lungs, liver, pancreas, and intestines. Approximately 15% of babies with CF are born with an obstruction of the small intestine... [read article]

Serendipitous Scientific Discovery Holds Potential In Destroying Drug-Resistant Bacteria

10 May 2013

Through the serendipity of science, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a potential treatment for deadly, drug-resistant bacterial infections that uses the same approach that HIV uses to infect cells... [read article]

DNA Sequencing Reveals Evidence For Mycobacterium abscessus Transmission Between Cystic Fibrosis Patients

02 April 2013

Researchers at Papworth Hospital, the University of Cambridge and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute have discovered why a new type of dangerous bacterial infection has become more common among people with Cystic Fibrosis around the world... [read article]

Cystic Fibrosis News Articles Archive - Page 1

26 March 2013

Discovery Of Defective Regulatory Protein Could Increase Efficacy Of Promising Cystic Fibrosis Drug

25 March 2013

MU Discovery Could Increase Efficacy Of Promising Cystic Fibrosis Drug

01 March 2013

Patients With Cystic Fibrosis Benefit From More Time At The Gym

31 January 2013

Discovery Of 'Switch' That Turns On Aggressive Infection In Superbug Offers Potential New Target For Treatment

26 January 2013

Fighting Deadly Infection In Cystic Fibrosis

28 November 2012

Discovery Of Impaired Blood Vessel Function In Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Lives Could Be Saved By Drugs That Limit Excess Mucus

09 November 2012

Mucus Is Beneficial In The Fight Against Bacteria

08 November 2012

Potential Treatment For Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease

31 October 2012

Insights Into A New Therapy For A Rare Form Of Cystic Fibrosis

14 October 2012

Researchers Focus On Quorum Sensing To Better Understand Bacteria

02 October 2012

Microbes Identified In Healthy Lungs Sheds Light On Cystic Fibrosis

28 September 2012

Study Provides Evidence About The Functionality Of CFTR, A Protein That Plays A Critical Role In Cystic Fibrosis

18 September 2012

News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: Sept. 17, 2012

15 September 2012

Socioeconomic Status Determines Lung Transplant Approval Rates

05 September 2012

Ivacaftor Improves Lung Function And Symptoms In Cystic Fibrosis Patients With Specific Genetic Mutation

26 August 2012

New Model Shows How Human Lungs Brush Out Intruders

16 July 2012

A New Way Of Clearing The Air For People With Cystic Fibrosis And COPD

10 July 2012

DNA From Cystic Fibrosis Patients With And Without Chronic Infections Points To Unsuspected Mutation

06 July 2012

Airways More Acidic In Cystic Fibrosis Patients, Less Effective At Killing Bacteria

13 June 2012

Apramycin Shows Promise Against Drug-Resistant TB And Other 'Superbugs,' Without Hearing Loss

30 May 2012

02 May 2012

Cystic Fibrosis Drug Bronchitol Approved, EU

24 April 2012

Why 1 Bacterial Infection Is So Deadly In Cystic Fibrosis

21 April 2012

Molecules Designed By Computer Point To New Therapy For Cystic Fibrosis

11 April 2012

The Creation Of Lung Surface Tissue In A Dish Could Lead To Treatment For Cystic Fibrosis

10 April 2012

Researchers Derive Purified Lung And Thyroid Progenitors From Embryonic Stem Cells

04 April 2012

Multiple Genes Linked To Differences In Cystic Fibrosis Identified

02 April 2012

In Newborns With Cystic Fibrosis, Gene Variations Linked To Intestinal Blockage

29 March 2012

Hot On The Trail Of Metabolic Diseases And Antibiotic Resistance

28 March 2012

Antibiotic Use For Cystic Fibrosis: Decade-Long Study Raises New Questions

13 March 2012

New Research Could Provide Roadmap For More Effective Drug Discovery For Cystic Fibrosis

31 January 2012

Kalydeco - A Cystic Fibrosis Treatment

Bronchoalveolar Lavage And Lung Clearance Index Detects Early Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease

30 January 2012

Early Cystic Fibrosis Detected Using Bronchoalveolar Lavage And Lung Clearance Index

23 January 2012

Chemists Unlock Potential Target For Drug Development

18 January 2012

Better Treatments For Systemic Fungal Infections May Result From Discovery Of Powerful Drug's Surprising, Simple Method

20 December 2011

Lung Function In CF Improved By Long-Term Inhaled Dry Powder Mannitol

19 December 2011

Cystic Fibrosis - Inhaling Mannitol Plus Standard therapy Improves Lung Function

Inhaled Dry Powder Mannitol Improves Lung Function In CF

13 December 2011

Adults With Hemophilia B Benefit From Gene Therapy

14 November 2011

The Tale Of An Outbreak's Evolution Told By Bacterial Genes

04 November 2011

New Medication Effectively Treats Underlying Cause Of Cystic Fibrosis

New Therapy Marks A Milestone In Fight Against Cystic Fibrosis

03 November 2011

New Drug Candidates Discovered For Cystic Fibrosis And Other Diseases

02 November 2011

'Vampire' Bacteria Has Potential As Living Antibiotic

14 October 2011

Link Between Smoking Cigarettes And Cystic Fibrosis

21 September 2011

The Cellular Intricacies Of Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis: Unraveling A New Regulator

06 September 2011

An 'Unconventional' Path To Correcting Cystic Fibrosis

25 August 2011

Women And The Poor Continuing To Suffer Early Death From Cystic Fibrosis

02 August 2011

Why Infection With A Mycobacterium Is Increased By Long-Term Antibiotic Use

28 July 2011

$2.1 M NIH Grant To Expand Cystic Fibrosis Research Models

21 July 2011

Pseudomonas Deploys A Toxin Delivery Machine To Breach Cell Walls Of Rivals Without Hurting Itself

19 July 2011

Bacteria Use Batman-Like Grappling Hooks To 'Slingshot' On Surfaces

News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: July 18, 2011

15 July 2011

New Invasive Diagnostic Procedure Seems To Be Of No Advantage Over Current Standard Procedure In Infants With Cystic Fibrosis

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