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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 into bronchoscope cross-contamination issues. Most frequent causes of infection risks Most importantly:  what everyone who uses bronchoscope should know to prevent risks Click to view the Webinar    

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It’s Been a Good Life Dad: My Son’s Struggle with Cystic Fibrosis

It’s Been a Good Life Dad: My Son’s Struggle with Cystic Fibrosis by Jerry E. Hendon Author Jerry Hendon writes: I have written a book about my son, Kevin, who died of cystic fibrosis in 1986 at age 18. The book, It’s Been a Good Life, Dad: My Son’s Struggle …

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Gastrointestinal DiseaseLiving With CFParentingTreatmentsVideo

Toddler Bubby, taking enzymes for Cystic Fibrosis treatment

80%-90% of people with Cystic Fibrosis need to take enzyme capsules before they eat, as part of their Cystic Fibrosis treatment. In Cystic Fibrosis, as the lungs produce thick, sticky mucus, the pancreas also makes the same type of mucus that blocks the release of enzymes needed for digestion. When …

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Sharktank: Jim Caldwell

My name is Jim Caldwell and I would like to introduce myself to this group. I am the president of another cystic fibrosis group called Sharktank Research Foundation (sharktank.org). I’ve been involved with Sharktank since 1999. I began studying cystic fibrosis seventeen years ago through Sharktank, shortly after my daughter was …

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FinancialLiving With CFResources

A Conversation on Filing Taxes with Cystic Fibrosis

CF Tax Deductions Often people with Cystic Fibrosis and families with children with Cystic Fibrosis are not aware of the tax deductions they may be able to make to help offset the costs of the condition. Watch the videos and learn more….

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