http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2010-02-18T16:29:15Z Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:29:15 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2010/04/28/new-experimental-drug-offers-hope.htm <p>According to a recent report published by the University of Alabama at Birmingham, researchers are closer to finding a drug that will treat cystic fibrosis.</p> <p>Cystic fibrosis is caused by genetic "nonsense mutations" that disrupts the way the human cells make protein.The new drug, called ataluren, is said to fix the disruption by allowing the protein to be made in mouse cells where it was previously not present.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2010/04/28/new-experimental-drug-offers-hope.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2010/04/28/new-experimental-drug-offers-hope.htm Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:13:03 +0000 2010-04-28T13:13:03Z http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2010/02/18/defective-signaling-pathway-sheds-light-on-cystic-fibrosis.htm <p>A research team from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine found defective signaling for a protein called the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-&#206; (PPAR-&#206;) accounts for a portion of disease symptoms in <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/od/cysticfibrosis101/a/understandCF.htm">cystic fibrosis</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2010/02/18/defective-signaling-pathway-sheds-light-on-cystic-fibrosis.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2010/02/18/defective-signaling-pathway-sheds-light-on-cystic-fibrosis.htm Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:29:15 +0000 2010-02-18T16:29:15Z http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2010/01/31/elizabeth-nash-foundation-scholarship-accepting-applications.htm <p>Each year the Elizabeth Nash Foundation, a non-profit organization run by the family members of a geneticist who had cystic fibrosis (CF), honors Elizabeth's memory by awarding scholarships to young people in the United States with CF who want to pursue an education. The foundation is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year, and must be submitted by April 5^th.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2010/01/31/elizabeth-nash-foundation-scholarship-accepting-applications.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2010/01/31/elizabeth-nash-foundation-scholarship-accepting-applications.htm Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:44:17 +0000 2010-01-31T19:44:17Z http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2010/01/24/does-carrier-screening-decrease-cf-births.htm <p>Last month, the Journal of American Medicine published the report of a study in Italy that showed when couples were offered carrier screening for cystic fibrosis (CF), the number of babies born with CF decreased. When I first read the report, I thought "Well, that's a no-brainer". After all, couples who know they are carriers they will probably choose not to have children, right?</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2010/01/24/does-carrier-screening-decrease-cf-births.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2010/01/24/does-carrier-screening-decrease-cf-births.htm Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:19:54 +0000 2010-01-24T23:19:54Z http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2010/01/19/dream-big-like-doctor-king.htm <p>Today we remember a man who had a dream. A dream so big that if it ever came to fruition, lives would be forever transformed. A far-reaching dream that - crazy as it may have seemed - shone like a beacon of hope for a better day and a better life for thousands of people who suffered unspeakable injustices. A far-fetched dream that has now become reality.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2010/01/19/dream-big-like-doctor-king.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2010/01/19/dream-big-like-doctor-king.htm Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:10:04 +0000 2010-01-19T01:10:04Z http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2009/12/14/fda-advisory-panel-pushes-azli-one-step-closer-to-approval.htm <p>It's been a long bumpy road to FDA approval for Azli, Gilead Sciences' inhaled version of the antibiotic aztreonam. The journey's not over yet, but thanks to the recommendations of an FDA advisory panel we're one step closer.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2009/12/14/fda-advisory-panel-pushes-azli-one-step-closer-to-approval.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2009/12/14/fda-advisory-panel-pushes-azli-one-step-closer-to-approval.htm Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:14:07 +0000 2009-12-14T10:14:07Z http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2009/12/06/miley-cyrus-tattoo-chatter-raises-cf-awareness.htm <p>Thanks to Miley Cyrus and her new tattoo, the world is talking about cystic fibrosis. True, much of the chatter is centered on a debate of whether Miley's newly acquired "Just Breathe" tattoo is real or fake. I don't get caught up in that debate. Frankly, I don't really care. I just think it's great that cystic fibrosis, a disease that many people have never even heard of, is a household word right now since Miley is sporting a phrase beneath her breast that is often connected with cystic fibrosis. Since awareness is a key element in finding a cure, we owe this pop star a debt of gratitude. Thanks, Miley.<br /> <p> More about <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/od/cysticfibrosis101/a/understandCF.htm">cystic fibrosis</a></p> http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2009/12/06/miley-cyrus-tattoo-chatter-raises-cf-awareness.htm Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:40:32 +0000 2009-12-06T23:40:32Z http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2009/11/30/recreation-grants-help-those-with-cf-stay-active.htm <p>It can be pretty tough to make ends meet these days. Many folks are cutting corners and learning to get by with a lot less. Recreation is often one of the first expenses to get cut, but staying active is so important for those with cystic fibrosis - even in this struggling economy. If finances are keeping you from getting involved in activities, I've got some good news for you. The Cystic Fibrosis Lifestyle Foundation is offering $500 recreation grants to young adults with CF, and you may be eligible to receive one.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2009/11/30/recreation-grants-help-those-with-cf-stay-active.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2009/11/30/recreation-grants-help-those-with-cf-stay-active.htm Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:20:18 +0000 2009-11-30T00:20:18Z http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2009/11/22/b-cepacia-found-in-vicks-sinex-nasal-spray.htm http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2009/11/22/b-cepacia-found-in-vicks-sinex-nasal-spray.htm Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:03:31 +0000 2009-11-22T23:03:31Z http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2009/11/02/whats-new-with-cystic-fibrosis-research.htm <p>If you're wondering what's new in the world of cystic fibrosis research, or if you're wondering how you can get involved with a clinical study, you won't want to miss the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's upcoming webinar, "CF Clinical Research: Learn, Ask, Join".</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2009/11/02/whats-new-with-cystic-fibrosis-research.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cysticfibrosis.about.com/b/2009/11/02/whats-new-with-cystic-fibrosis-research.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:02:00 +0000 2009-11-02T00:02:00Z