Cystic fibrosis was once a dire, likely deadly diagnosis, destroying a patient's ability to breathe and digest food—but a revolutionary new treatment offers reason for hope. And on Thursday the three ...

One of this year's coveted Lasker Awards went to three scientists who helped invent a life-saving treatment for cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There was a big celebration to welcome a long-time Chicago Cubs superfan to Sunday's game. Ronnie "Woo Woo" Wickers was mobbed by people and a some were holding signs. He had yet to ...

July 1 (Reuters) - Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX.O), opens new tab said on Tuesday its next-generation cystic fibrosis treatment has won European Union approval for a rare and progressive genetic ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, digestive system and other organs Morgan Barrett; Brittyn Elizabeth Studios From a very young age, ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that affects numerous systems of the body. It is a complicated disease that differs from person to person. An autosomal recessive disorder ...

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects roughly 40,000 Americans. The condition is caused by a mutation in the patient's cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene, ...

Liver fibrosis is the buildup of scar tissue in the liver, the organ that helps you digest food, store energy, and remove toxins. Liver fibrosis occurs as the organ tries to repair itself from ...

The United States Cystic Fibrosis Foundation released the first guideline on newborn screening for cystic fibrosis (CF), in order to improve timely detection of CF in infants from all racial and ...

Imagine a future where treating cystic fibrosis is as simple as taking a deep breath. That’s exactly what a team of pediatric physician-scientists at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative ...

Breathing disorders are common in the U.S. with conditions like COPD affecting some 7% of the population and asthma affecting another 10%. Digestive conditions like GERD, acid reflux, Celiac disease ...

Despite new medication, cystic fibrosis often leads to permanent lung damage. Researchers have discovered that the disease causes changes in the immune system early in life, presumably even in ...