Cystic fibrosis in the news
23/04/2012 Study sheds light on bacterial infection in people with CF
Scientists have discovered why a certain type of bacteria, which is harmless in healthy people, is so dangerous to people with cystic fibrosis.
More...11/04/2012 Virus could be used to treat infection
Researchers in Ireland have shown that viruses, called bacteriophage viruses, kill the pseudomonas bacteria which are a high risk, even lethal, to people with cystic fibrosis (CF).
More...10/04/2012 Cystic fibrosis research technique breakthrough
Using stem cell techniques, a research group at Harvard University, Massachusetts, have developed a way to more quickly progress research into cystic fibrosis and develop drug treatments.
More...20/03/2012 Major gene therapy trial for cystic fibrosis to begin
Cystic fibrosis is the most common lethal inherited disease in the UK, where it affects 9,000 people, as well as over 90,000 worldwide.
More...31/08/2011 Women and the poor have lower survival rates for cystic fibrosis
Women and people from disadvantaged backgrounds with cystic fibrosis continue to die younger than males and people who are more privileged in society, according to the latest findings.
More...28/06/2011 New airway stem cell discovered
A recent study has identified a group of stem cells in the airways which could be used to generate new treatments for lung conditions in the future.
More...21/06/2011 Drug boost in cystic fibrosis study
According to researchers in Northern Ireland, a new drug for people with cystic fibrosis (CF) will make it easier to clear the lungs of bacteria.
More...07/06/2011 Soil bacteria could help combat antibiotic resistance
Bacteria found in the soil could help combat the growing problem of multi-drug resistant infections.
More...10/05/2011 Simple exercise improves lung function in children with cystic fibrosis
Children and teenagers with cystic fibrosis (CF) could benefit from simple exercises designed to fit around their daily lifestyle.
More...13/04/2011 Scientists examine fatal infections in cystic fibrosis patients
Scientists in the UK are currently researching a dangerous strain of bacteria which is the most common cause of aggressive and often fatal lung infections in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients.
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