Cystic Fibrosis Lung Microbiome: Diversity and Lung Function
The article, The Lung Microbiome and Airway Disease, published September 2016 in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society, describes […]
CFTR Function and Cigarette Smoke
Scientists are looking at how the CFTR (Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator) potentiator, Ivacaftor, might be used in COPD, specifically […]
Vitamin D Supplements May Help Improve Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis
This interesting pilot study examined the impact of vitamin D on Cystic Fibrosis patients’ lung function. In addition to the […]
Cystic Fibrosis Genetics: First Structural Map of Cystic Fibrosis Protein
First structural map of the cystic fibrosis protein sheds light on how mutations cause disease. This article highlights this recent […]
The Lung Microbiome and Dysbiosis
The “microbiome” is a hot topic in respiratory medicine, with researchers from diverse fields such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, […]
Webinar: Infection Prevention During Bronchoscopy
Laurence Muscarella Ph.D. and Atul Mehta M.D. A detailed webinar (71:30 minutes) can be viewed online. Highlights: The latest research […]
North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference 2016
The 30th annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference took place in October 2016 in Orlando, FL and offered more more than […]
Thank YOU! This research is complete!
All of the goals were met in 20 hours! This community loves to be part of research. Thank you! […]
Bluetooth-enabled tech shows promise for adherence in Cystic Fibrosis treatment
A device that monitors inhaled antibiotic use in Cystic Fibrosis treatment, and transmits the information to doctors via Bluetooth technology […]
Copper in Hospitals to Limit Cross-Infection
The use of copper in hospital rooms, may reduce cross-infection, a common concern in cystic fibrosis centers. Using copper on […]