Individuals with cystic fibrosis or CFTR gene variants have a 3-fold higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer after 50 years of age.

Chronic colonization by filamentous fungi in patients with cystic fibrosis (pwCF) is linked to declines in lung function and quality of life. To better assess indoor mold exposure, 23 French dwellings ...

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A new set of standardized screening recommendations from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation aims to reduce missed or delayed diagnosis of the genetic disorder among infants. All 50 U.S. states screen ...

The funding will support the Clinic's efforts to study the causes and treatment of chronic lung allograft dysfunction in cystic fibrosis patients.

When he was about 14, Pete Proimos learned a soul-crushing statistic about the cystic fibrosis he’d endured since birth: Patients back then didn’t live much past high school. “Should I go to ...

Cutting-edge treatments offer new hope for those living with cystic fibrosis Decades of clinical trials have drastically improved both life expectancy and quality of life for those with cystic ...

ABSTRACT Background: In patients with cystic fibrosis (pwCF) acid suppression therapy, gastrointestinal dysmotility, and post-operative bowel status, may predispose to the development of small ...

This usually results from cystic fibrosis, which can thicken mucus in the body. As a result, the meconium cannot move as easily through the intestines.

States screen for cystic fibrosis (CF) but with significant variation among their screening algorithms. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation group conducted a systematic review, leading to seven ...

Objective Intestinal inflammation with contradictory data on faecal calprotectin (fCP) levels is documented in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). The aim of this study was to longitudinally evaluate ...