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The risk of vitamin E deficiency is of primary concern in cystic fibrosis patients. However, early diagnosis and routine vitamin E supplementation can lead to its normal or even high levels.
The electrolyte composition of sweat secreted in response to a standard mild thermal stimulus was found to be abnormal in 43 patients with cystic fibrosis of the pancreas.
Malnutrition is one of the major burdens of disease in cystic fibrosis. The prevention of malnutrition remains a priority throughout the life of a patient with cystic fibrosis.
In the last few years, there has been substantial progress in understanding cystic fibrosis (CF). CF was first described as a clinical syndrome in 1938, and an appreciation of its autosomal recessive nature followed shortly thereafter.
At the basic level, we know the genetic cause of cystic fibrosis: it is an autosomal recessive disease caused by mutations in the gene encoding the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR).
Purpose of review: Due to continuous development of new drugs and better treatment strategies, survival of patients with cystic fibrosis has changed dramatically.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-limiting disease caused by defective or deficient cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) activity. The recent advent of the FDA-approved CFTR modulator drug ivacaftor, alone or...
Background: To determine in vivo effects of CFTR modulators on mutation S945L.
Newborn screening for cystic fibrosis (CF) has become a widely accepted and endorsed public health strategy in economically developed countries, although there is little consensus on optimal screening methods and gene panels.