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Cystic Fibrosis News

•	Stem Cells May Offer Alternative to Lung Transplants Fri Nov 06, 2009, 16:00 Novel protocol could provide new lung tissue for certain patients, researchers say. News Topics : Stem Cells, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Research & Development, Organ Transplants, Cystic Fibrosis

•	Gene 'Switch' May Help Drive Excess Fluid in Lungs Tue Sep 15, 2009, 12:00 Finding could lead to treatments for bronchitis, asthma, researchers say. News Topics : Respiratory Problems: Misc, Research & Development, Genetics, Cystic Fibrosis, Coughs, Bronchitis, Asthma

•	Gene Linked to Liver Disease in Cystic Fibrosis Tue Sep 08, 2009, 16:00 Screening for the variation could help identify risk factors early on, researchers say. News Topics : Liver Disease: Misc, Liver, Cystic Fibrosis

•	Zenpep Approved for Pancreatic Disorder Fri Aug 28, 2009, 15:35 Makes up for lack of digestive enzymes News Topics : Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals, Digestion, Cystic Fibrosis

•	Cystic Fibrosis Treatment May Cause Hearing Loss Thu Jul 02, 2009, 14:00 Ear evaluation urged for youngsters taking common antibacterial medication. News Topics : Hearing Loss, Hearing Disorders: Misc, Cystic Fibrosis

•	New Spray Could Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Patients Mon May 18, 2009, 09:00 Airways remained clear and moist in studies, researcher says. News Topics : Kids: Misc, Cystic Fibrosis

•	Creon, a Pancreatic Enzyme Substitute, Approved Thu May 07, 2009, 12:54 Derived from pig pancreas News Topics : Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals, Digestion, Cystic Fibrosis

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Double-Lung Transplant Better for Long-Term Survival
Wed Apr 22, 2009, 12:00
But finding is controversial, since bilateral procedure could halve number of recipients.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Surgery: Misc, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Organ Transplants, Emphysema, Cystic Fibrosis

•	Insights Give New Hope Against Cystic Fibrosis Fri Mar 20, 2009, 17:00 Behavior of certain white blood cells may hold key to treatment, scientists say. News Topics : Respiratory Problems: Misc, Research & Development, Cystic Fibrosis

•	Study Pinpoints New Gene for Cystic Fibrosis Wed Feb 25, 2009, 14:00 Variant can affect disease severity, experts say. News Topics : Respiratory Problems: Misc, Genetics, Cystic Fibrosis

•	Scientists Spot Key to Cystic Fibrosis Infections Tue Dec 16, 2008, 14:00 Targeting pigments in mucus could fight deadly bacteria in lungs. News Topics : Respiratory Problems: Misc, Cystic Fibrosis

•	Aggressive Therapy May Stem CF Progression in Infants Fri Dec 05, 2008, 16:00 Treating cystic fibrosis in first 6 months appears most effective, Australian study finds. News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Kids: Misc, Infant / Child Care, Cystic Fibrosis

•	Estrogen May Explain Why Women With Cystic Fibrosis Suffer More Fri Nov 21, 2008, 07:00 Study found high levels of hormone worsened respiratory disease. News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Cystic Fibrosis

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Vitamin D Guidelines Too Low for Cystic Fibrosis Kids
Mon Oct 13, 2008, 14:00
Study says deficiency persists even after weekly doses up to 3 times recommended amount.
News Topics : Vitamins / Minerals, Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Kids: Misc, Genetic Disorders, Cystic Fibrosis

•	Researchers Develop Pig Model for Cystic Fibrosis Fri Sep 26, 2008, 14:00 Now they can track disease progression as it happens, something not possible in humans. News Topics : Research & Development, Medical Technology: Misc, Genetics, Genetic Disorders, Cystic Fibrosis

•	Experimental Drug Shows Early Promise Against Cystic Fibrosis Thu Aug 21, 2008, 07:00 The molecule causes flawed gene to work properly, researchers say. News Topics : Research & Development, Genetics, Drugs: Misc, Cystic Fibrosis

•	Newborn Screening Suggests Decline in Cystic Fibrosis Thu Feb 28, 2008, 16:00 Study also found drop in a severe form of the disorder. News Topics : Genetic Disorders, Demographics, Cystic Fibrosis

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Secondhand Smoke Worsens Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Tue Jan 29, 2008, 17:00
No safe level for sufferers, especially those with genetic variant, study says.
News Topics : Smoking Cessation, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Cystic Fibrosis

•	Ibuprofen Preserves Lung Function in Kids With Cystic Fibrosis Fri Nov 30, 2007, 16:00 Therapy slowed respiratory decline by almost a third, study found. News Topics : Respiratory Problems: Misc, Pain, Kids: Misc, Cystic Fibrosis

•	Lung Transplants May Not Help Most Cystic Fibrosis Children Wed Nov 21, 2007, 17:00 Study found little improvement, but procedures have also changed since analysis was made. News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Organ Transplants, Kids: Misc, Cystic Fibrosis

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