Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal genetic disease affecting most critically the lungs, and also the pancreas, liver, and intestine. It is characterized by abnormal transport of chloride and sodium across epithelium, leading to thick, viscous secretions. Difficulty breathing is the most serious symptom and results from frequent lung infections that are treated with, though not cured by, antibiotics and other medications.

Cystic Fibrosis Stories

Why US Cystic Fibrosis Patients Die 10 Years Earlier Than Canadian Patients

New research has found that Canadian cystic fibrosis patients outlive their American counterparts by an average of 10 years, and identifies three possible causes for this difference in life expectancy.
This Device Can Diagnose 17 Diseases Just By Smelling Your Breath

A breakthrough new device can tell you what disease is making you sick or waiting to strike, including cancers, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis and kidney disease.
Believe It Or Not, We're All Mutants

An in-depth investigation of what causes genetic mutations and what effect they can have on our health and appearance.
Why Some People With Genetic Mutations Don't Get Sick

Scientists find 13 “superheroes” — adults who remain healthy though they carry gene mutations linked to severe childhood diseases.
6th Grader Expelled From School Because Of His DNA

How could biological markers get someone kicked out of school?
Man Takes Epic 12-Day Flight To Raise Money For Cystic Fibrosis

A dad from Sydney, Australia, is choosing an epic route to raise money for his daughter’s disease — cystic fibrosis.
Adult Cystic Fibrosis Patients To Increase 75% By 2025

Cystic fibrosis patients are living longer than ever before, and that means health care systems need to adapt to the future influx of adults with the condition.
Chilean Girl With Cystic Fibrosis Pleads With President To Let Her Die [VIDEO]

Fourteen-year-old Valentina Maureira has pleaded with President Michelle Bachelet and the rest of the Chilean government to let her die in peace.
Cystic Fibrosis May Be 2 Diseases, Not Just One

Researchers believe cystic fibrosis should be considered two diseases, one that affects multiple organs including the lungs, and one that doesn't affect the lungs at all.
Sarah Murnaghan Undergoes Surgery for Paralyzed Diaphragm, a Complication of Lung Transplant

Sarah Murnaghan was scheduled for another surgery this afternoon, as her paralyzed diaphragm didn't allow her to fully expand her transplanted lungs.
Sarah Murnaghan Successfully Receives Adult Lung Transplant

After a highly publicized campaign to receive a lung transplant from an adult donor, 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan's surgery was successful on Wednesday afternoon.
To Get Sarah Murnaghan Her Life-Saving Lung, Hospital Had To Trick The Organ Transplant System Into Thinking She Was 12

Ten-year-old Sarah Murnaghan has been approved for a lung transplant after a controversial law kept her from being put on the donor list until she turned 12.

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