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A small town in Saskatchewan is rallying behind families affected by cystic fibrosis, with youth bakers and community volunteers kicking off a week of heartfelt fundraising. Their efforts are building connections that organizers say matter just as much as the dollars raised.
Scientists at the University of Trento developed the first gene therapy for 10% of cystic fibrosis patients who had no treatment options until now. The breakthrough could lead to a permanent cure instead of lifelong drug dependence.
A major European survey reveals what drives doctors to prescribe the life-changing cystic fibrosis drug Kaftrio to patients with stable lungs. The findings could help thousands more patients access treatment earlier.
A chance discovery involving frog eggs led to medications that transformed cystic fibrosis from a death sentence into a manageable condition. Dr. Mike Welsh just won biomedicine's highest honor for research that saved thousands of lives.
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A pediatric pulmonologist in Cape Town is finding creative ways to give life-saving cystic fibrosis medication to children who can't afford it. Seven-year-old Jaylin hasn't been hospitalized once since starting treatment that costs $200,000 per year.
Adults with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes needed significantly less insulin after one year on Kaftrio, offering hope for reduced treatment burden. The French study of 107 patients also found more stable blood sugar levels and dramatic improvements in lung function.
A 20-year-old bride went viral after dancing at her reception while doing her twice-daily cystic fibrosis treatment. Her joyful video has inspired millions and given hope to other CF patients.
Scientists have created a precise gene-editing tool that could offer permanent treatment for cystic fibrosis patients, potentially replacing daily medications that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars per year. The breakthrough could transform care for people living with this and other genetic diseases.
A breakthrough drug combination is giving families living with cystic fibrosis real hope for healthier futures. German researchers just proved the treatment reduces dangerous inflammation for years, not just months.
Australian researchers developed an AI system that makes gene editing safer by protecting healthy genes during treatment. The breakthrough could transform how doctors treat genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis.