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View Post: Cystic Fibrosis Treatments
The Medical Information Bank
19 hours ago by admin   ...
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View Post: Scientists Find Gene That Modifies Severity of Cystic Fibrosis ...
3 Mar 2009
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, and colleagues, have identified a gene that modifies the severity of lung disease in people with cystic fibrosis, a lethal genetic condition. ...
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View Post: The Lung Flute: A Sort of Gross (But Important) Medical Innovation ...
17 Nov 2009 by Maggie Koerth-Baker  
It is called the Acapella, and is regularly used by people with COPD, Cystic Fibrosis and other lung problems to help expel mucus. http://www.smiths-medical.com/catalog/bronchial-hygiene/acapella/acapella.html. Author Profile Page ...
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View Post: Penn Medicine News: Antioxidant Found in Vegetables has ...
16 Nov 2009
It has, however, remained a mystery why a defect in a chloride-transporting channel leads to cystic fibrosis, a disease with exaggerated inflammation in both the lungs and the digestive system. Lung injuries inflicted by excessive ...
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View Post: Tearful tributes to Loftus cystic fibrosis victim - Saltburn ...
24 Nov 2009 by Evening Gazette  
Cystic fibrosis is an incurable lung condition which can be passed onto children if parents carry the gene. Samantha was born on September 3, 1988, in Whitby. She was diagnosed with CF at 18 months old. Eldest of three children, ...
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View Post: Here In Time: Update on Sharon
4 hours ago by Jan Arnold  
I am a 38 year male with cystic fibrosis who recently underwent a double lung transplant meanwhile my mom was recently diagnosed with a very aggressive and unusual nasal cancer. This blog reflects my views on God, life, and the world as ...
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View Post: CysticFibrosis.com
Cystic Fibrosis Forums, Chat and Blogs ...
25 Nov 2009 by cfsucks   ...
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View Post: Colloidal Silver Secrets: Colloidal Silver, Cystic Fibrosis and ...
4 Nov 2009 by S. Spencer Jones  
DOI 10.1258/jrsm.2008.s18012)we see some very strong evidence indicating that colloidal silver may turn out to be a successful treatment for the debilitating chronic lung infections associated with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). ...
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View Post: Broccoli, cauliflower may help treat cystic fibrosis dietary ...
16 Nov 2009 by ANI  
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine say their finding has implications for such inflammation-based disorders as cystic fibrosis (CF), diabetes, heart disease, and neurodegeneration. ... and Szilvia Szep , postdoctoral researcher, showed that the antioxidant thiocyanate normally existing in the body protects lung cells from injuries caused by accumulations of hydrogen peroxide and hypochlorite, the active ingredient in household bleach. ...
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View Post: Notre Dame band plays into AHS student's wish
15 hours ago by Michael Gunstanson  
Primarily, Michelle is thankful she got to spend another year with her teen son, Jacob Krause, who was diagnosed at birth with Cystic Fibrosis, a debilitating lung disease. Jacob and his mom moved to Lakewood 30 months ago, ...
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