Lung Stem Cells Discovery in Mice May Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Treatment
A new population of lung stem cells capable of repairing the airways following a severe injury was identified in two preclinical studies....
Orkambi’s Components Trigger Liver Enzyme That Decreases Its Ability to Fight CF, Study Finds
The two components of Orkambi act separately to trigger a liver enzyme that decreases the therapy’s ability to fight cystic fibrosis, a...
Abnormal Glucose Levels Linked to Poorer Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis Youth, Study Shows
Abnormalities in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) measures correlate with a decline in lung function in children and adolescents with...
Bacteria Can Pass Memory of Biofilm Formation to Descendants, Study Shows
Bacteria can transmit memory across generations so their descendants will know how to attach themselves to surfaces and form communities...
2 Urine Biomarkers Can Help Detect Aminoglycosides-induced Kidney Damage in CF Patients, Study Sugge
Quantification of two specific molecules in urine can help in the early detection of kidney damage triggered by treatment with...
Many CF Patients Have Long-term Staphylococcus Aureus Infections, Study Shows
Many cystic fibrosis patients have long-term Staphylococcus aureus infections, with the bacteria’s resistance to antibiotics fluctuating...
Proteostasis Therapeutics' FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation Gives It An Edge
Summary * Proteostasis Therapeutics obtains breakthrough therapy designation from the FDA based on positive data from a phase 2 trial...
Airway Abnormality, Immunodeficiency Are Key Causes of Non-CF Bronchiectasis in Turkey, Study Finds
The most common causes of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in Turkish children are an airway abnormality called primary ciliary...
Eluforsen for cystic fibrosis
ProQR is developing an investigational product, eluforsen (QR-010) for people with cystic fibrosis (CF) that have the F508del mutation....
Staphylococcus aureus in Patients Diagnosed With Bronchiectasis Without Cystic Fibrosis
Patients diagnosed with bronchiectasis and in whom sputum cultures grow Staphylococcus aureus may not experience a difference in...
