Distinguishing Relapse from Reinfection in MAC
MAC is a non-tuberculosis mycobacterium (NTM). It is found everywhere in the environment, and since the 1990s has been increasingly […]
Drug Development Pipeline for Cystic Fibrosis treatment
The CFF has a interesting and easy to use Drug Development Pipeline webpage which shows the stages of medication that […]
Barnyard Dust and Preventing Asthma in Children (one of many Cystic Fibrosis symptoms)
People with cystic fibrosis have infection and inflammation in their lungs, and some also have problems with asthma, making asthma […]
New Antibiotic Discovered in our Noses could help treat Staph and MRSA
Staphylococcus lugdunensis, a bacteria that kills staph and MRSA, could someday add to the arsenal of weapons that help people […]
Probiotics and Prebiotics in Food – benefits in the cystic fibrosis diet
PROBIOTICS yogurt kefir milk buttermilk soy/nut milks fermented soft cheeses (also gouda, cheddar, swiss, parmesan) kombucha tea sauerkraut (unpasteurized) kimchi […]
Intestinal Bacteria in Research Articles: immune system and digestion
Earlier this month, the article by LittleLab4CF, Fecal Microbial Transplants and the book “Gut” discussed the importance of having and […]
Climate Change and Respiratory Infections (cystic fibrosis symptoms)
A recent article in the journal of the American Thoracic Society looks at how climate change is influencing respiratory infections. […]
Cystic Fibrosis Patients and Caregivers Becoming Experts in the Digital Arena
The April issue of FirstWord, an online journal for pharmaceutical professionals, features an article highlighting our Cystic Fibrosis community here […]
New low budget otoscope for early warning of hearing loss
There are all manner of reasons why someone may be more prone to hearing loss. They include genetic factors, birth […]
The Science of Character
The Science of Character (8 mins) explores the neuroscience and social science that proves that we can shape who we are, and […]