Lung CT Scans May Help Predict Mortality Risk of IPF Patients
Lung evaluations via a CT scan might help predict the mortality risk in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients more accurately than...
Claire’s Place Foundation Launches COVID-19 Emergency Fund for People with Cystic Fibrosis
Claire’s Place Foundation medical expert recommends all with cystic fibrosis self-quarantine immediately Claire’s Place Foundation, a...
This new treatment helps 90% of cystic fibrosis patients breathe better
Vertex’s Trikafta was the second-fastest FDA approval in history, and could help some 27,000 patients. In October 2019, Vertex...
This 3-drug combo can improve lungs affected by cystic fibrosis
A phase three clinical trial conducted by UT Southwestern led to the conclusion that a three-drug blend could enhance lung functions and...
Viral Respiratory Tract Infections in Young CF Children Usually Mild, Study Found
Viral respiratory tract infections in young children with cystic fibrosis tend to be mild and not require hospitalization, a study found....
New Clinical Tool Predicts 1- and 2-Year Mortality in Cystic Fibrosis
Researchers in Canada have developed a novel clinical tool that uses patients’ overall health status and the risk for intermittent shock...