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Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease involving the mucus and sweat glands and the medical world has still to find its cure

Three Drugs Regimen Exhibit Safer Efficacy Against Cystic Fibrosis

Three Drugs Regimen Exhibit Safer Efficacy Against Cystic Fibrosis

Regimen of three drugs that target the genetic cause of most commonly affecting cystic fibrosis was found to be safe and effective in 6-11-year-olds.

Therapy for Cause of Cystic Fibrosis Safe and Effective

Therapy for Cause of Cystic Fibrosis Safe and Effective

An international, open-label Phase 3 study, co-led by Susanna McColley, MD, from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, found that a regimen was safe and effective in 6-11-year-olds.

Drug Resistance Developed By Bacteria In Cystic Fibrosis – Discovered

Drug Resistance Developed By Bacteria In Cystic Fibrosis – Discovered

Slimy strategy used by bacteria to defeat antibiotics and other drugs used to combat infections afflicting people with cystic fibrosis have been discovered.

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New Genetic Disorder Affects Brain and Craniofacial Skeleton

New Genetic Disorder Affects Brain and Craniofacial Skeleton

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have discovered a new genetic disorder characterized by developmental delays and malformations of the brain, heart and facial features.

FDA Approves the First Drug to Treat an Rare Genetic Disorder Which Causes Kidney Stones

FDA Approves the First Drug to Treat an Rare Genetic Disorder Which Causes Kidney Stones

FDA has approved lumasiran subcutaneous injection to treat adults and children with primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1)- an ultra- rare genetic disorder.

Novel Gene Mutation Identified in Generalized Lymph Node Swelling

Novel Gene Mutation Identified in Generalized Lymph Node Swelling

Genetic mutations in the gene ANGPT2 causes dysfunction of a primary protein that otherwise plays an important role in maintaining lymph health through lymphatic and blood vessel maturation. Identifying the genetic cause helps in better management of the disease.

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New Treatment Benefits Patients With Rare Genetic Disorder

New Treatment Benefits Patients With Rare Genetic Disorder

In patients with rare genetic disorder, existing drugs were found to improve neurological function, revealed new study.

Urine Test for Cystic Fibrosis Patients is Beneficial: Study

Urine Test for Cystic Fibrosis Patients is Beneficial: Study

A urine test in patients with cystic fibrosis could be beneficial, according to a new study. The urine test will help analyze the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator in patients.

New Test Detects Kids at Higher Risk for Cystic Fibrosis Liver Disease

New Test Detects Kids at Higher Risk for Cystic Fibrosis Liver Disease

Major multi-center investigation of children with cystic fibrosis has identified a test that allows earlier identification of those at risk for cystic fibrosis liver disease.

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Why Some With Cystic Fibrosis Are Less Prone to Infection?

Why Some With Cystic Fibrosis Are Less Prone to Infection?

Lung infections are a severe and chronic problem for many people living with cystic fibrosis. Still, few people seldom get affected by these kinds of diseases, Researchers have found out just why!

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