Discovery of Previously Unknown Lung Cells Sheds Light on Cystic Fibrosis Causes

Medicine & Technology Oct 28, 2023

Discovery of fish-like lung cells, ionocytes, in humans challenges cystic fibrosis understanding, with implications for disease mechanisms. Continue reading to learn more.

Cystic Fibrosis in Infants of Color Often Receives Treatment Later Than Other Groups, Study Finds

Aug 04, 2022

Infants with cystic fibrosis from a minority group receive their diagnostic follow-up later than recommended and other groups, causing a delay in treatment. Read the article to learn more details.

Man in Glendale Receives First COVID-to-COVID Double-Lung Transplant

May 17, 2021

Renato Aquino is the first successful COVID-to-COVID double-lung transplant patient that was saved from the brink of death by doctors at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Scientists Discover a New Disease That Could Be the Key to Better Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis

Jun 05, 2020

European scientists have discovered a new disease that could pave a way to provide better treatment for cystic fibrosis patients. The researchers are now looking at studying TMEM16A inhibitors as a drug candidate for patients suffering from the disease.

Manuka Honey May Provide a Breakthrough Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis Infections

May 29, 2019

The results revealed that it was effective in killing antimicrobial resistant bacteria by 39 percent compared to 29 percent for antibiotics while improving the activity of some antibiotics that were unable to function effectively by themselves, honey and antibiotics combined killed 90 percent of the bacteria tested

Gene therapy for cystic fibrosis shows some promise in study

Jul 05, 2015

Gene therapy may soothe and even improve the condition of patients with cystic fibrosis, a study trial revealed.