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FDA Approves First New Inhaled Antibiotic For CF In More Than A Decade

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an important new inhaled antibiotic called Cayston® (aztreonam for inhalation solution) today for the treatment of cystic fibrosis. The drug was made possible by significant support from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, including a $1 million investment ...

read more The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an important new inhaled antibiotic called Cayston® (aztreonam for inhalation solution) today for the treatment of cystic fibrosis. The drug was made possible by significant support from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, including a $1 million investment read more Fri Mar 2010

Cases Of Some Genetic Diseases Appear To Decline As Prenatal Testing, Embryonic Screenings Increase

Categorie : Cystic Fibrosis
As prenatal and embryonic genetic testing has become more widespread in the U.S., the number of infants with certain inheritable diseases -- such as cystic fibrosis, Tay-Sachs and familial dysautonomia -- has declined, according to an Associated Press review of research and interviews with genetics ...

read more As prenatal and embryonic genetic testing has become more widespread in the U.S., the number of infants with certain inheritable diseases -- such as cystic fibrosis, Tay-Sachs and familial dysautonomia -- has declined, according to an Associated Press review of research and interviews with genetics read more Fri Mar 2010

Low-Cost DNA Test To Pinpoint Risk Of Inherited Diseases

Categorie : Cystic Fibrosis
An inexpensive, fast, accurate DNA test that reveals a person's risk of developing certain diseases is expected to become a reality, thanks to technology developed at the University of Edinburgh. Scientists have developed a method of pinpointing variations in a person's genetic code at critical poin ...

read more An inexpensive, fast, accurate DNA test that reveals a person's risk of developing certain diseases is expected to become a reality, thanks to technology developed at the University of Edinburgh. Scientists have developed a method of pinpointing variations in a person's genetic code at critical poin read more Fri Mar 2010

Defective Signaling Pathway Sheds Light On Cystic Fibrosis

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In a study that could lead to new therapeutic targets for patients with the cystic fibrosis, a research team from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has identified a defective signaling pathway that contributes to disease severity... ...

read more In a study that could lead to new therapeutic targets for patients with the cystic fibrosis, a research team from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has identified a defective signaling pathway that contributes to disease severity... read more Fri Mar 2010

U.S. Food And Drug Administration Approves Cayston(R) For The Improvement Of Respiratory Symptoms In Cystic Fibrosis Patients

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Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:GILD) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing approval for Cayston(R)(aztreonam for inhalation solution) as a treatment to improve respiratory symptoms in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa). ...

read more Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:GILD) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing approval for Cayston(R)(aztreonam for inhalation solution) as a treatment to improve respiratory symptoms in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa). read more Fri Mar 2010

Aradigm Doses First Patient In Its Second Phase 2b Clinical Trial Of Inhaled Liposomal Ciprofloxacin In Bronchiectasis Patients

Categorie : Cystic Fibrosis
Aradigm Corporation (OTCBB:ARDM) (the "Company") announced that it dosed the first patient in the U.S... ...

read more Aradigm Corporation (OTCBB:ARDM) (the read more Fri Mar 2010

PARI Pharma's Altera Delivers Gilead's Cayston, Approved By The U.S. FDA For The Improvement Of Respiratory Symptoms In Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Categorie : Cystic Fibrosis
Altera, which uses eFlow Technology, was cleared to market by the FDA as the first drug-specific nebulizer for use in the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis and has been specifically developed to deliver Gilead Sciences' Cayston (aztreonam for inhalation solution) 75 mg. Cayston is a new in ...

read more Altera, which uses eFlow Technology, was cleared to market by the FDA as the first drug-specific nebulizer for use in the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis and has been specifically developed to deliver Gilead Sciences' Cayston (aztreonam for inhalation solution) 75 mg. Cayston is a new in read more Fri Mar 2010

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Receives $521,000 From BJ's Restaurants, Inc., As Part Of Long-Term Commitment To Fight Life-Threatening Disease

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As part of a steadfast commitment to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis, BJ's Restaurants, Inc. donated $521,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in 2009 for research, care and education programs. BJ's has been involved with the Foundation since 1998 and is one of its largest and most loyal corpora ...

read more As part of a steadfast commitment to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis, BJ's Restaurants, Inc. donated $521,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in 2009 for research, care and education programs. BJ's has been involved with the Foundation since 1998 and is one of its largest and most loyal corpora read more Wed Feb 2010

CREON(R) (pancrelipase) Delayed-Release Capsules Significantly Improves Fat Absorption In Children With Cystic Fibrosis

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Volunteer To Carry Torch For Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

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One of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's most active volunteers will carry the Olympic Torch today in Calgary as it makes its way to Vancouver and the Opening Ceremony for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Liz Burns, incoming board president for the Foundation's Georgia Chapter, has helped raise more t ...

read more One of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's most active volunteers will carry the Olympic Torch today in Calgary as it makes its way to Vancouver and the Opening Ceremony for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Liz Burns, incoming board president for the Foundation's Georgia Chapter, has helped raise more t read more Sun Jan 2010

Biodegradable Particles Can Bypass Mucus, Release Drugs Over Time

Categorie : Cystic Fibrosis
Johns Hopkins University researchers have created biodegradable nanosized particles that can easily slip through the body's sticky and viscous mucus secretions to deliver a sustained-release medication cargo... ...

read more Johns Hopkins University researchers have created biodegradable nanosized particles that can easily slip through the body's sticky and viscous mucus secretions to deliver a sustained-release medication cargo... read more Mon Jan 2010

Glycyrrhizin Extracted From Licorice Root Helps The Body Defend Against Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infection Following Severe Burns

Categorie : Cystic Fibrosis
As it turns out, children were not the only ones with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads over this past holiday season... ...

read more As it turns out, children were not the only ones with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads over this past holiday season... read more Mon Jan 2010

Improved Understanding Of The Defective Protein That Causes Cystic Fibrosis

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A team of researchers studying the protein that, when defective or absent, causes cystic fibrosis (CF) has made an important discovery about how that protein is normally controlled and under what circumstances it might go awry... ...

read more A team of researchers studying the protein that, when defective or absent, causes cystic fibrosis (CF) has made an important discovery about how that protein is normally controlled and under what circumstances it might go awry... read more Thu Dec 2009

Carrier Screening Associated With Decrease In Incidence Of Cystic Fibrosis

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An increase in the number of screened carriers for cystic fibrosis (CF) was associated with a decrease in the number of children born with CF in northeast Italy, according to a study in the December 16 issue of JAMA. Some studies have suggested that there has been a progressive decrease in the inci ...

read more An increase in the number of screened carriers for cystic fibrosis (CF) was associated with a decrease in the number of children born with CF in northeast Italy, according to a study in the December 16 issue of JAMA. Some studies have suggested that there has been a progressive decrease in the inci read more Thu Dec 2009

FDA Advisory Committee Supports Use Of Aztreonam For Inhalation Solution For Patients With Cystic Fibrosis

Categorie : Cystic Fibrosis
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) announced that the Anti-Infective Drugs Advisory Committee of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended that aztreonam for inhalation solution be approved for the treatment of infections due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) in patients ...

read more Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) announced that the Anti-Infective Drugs Advisory Committee of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended that aztreonam for inhalation solution be approved for the treatment of infections due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) in patients read more Sat Dec 2009

Genta To Support Initiation Of New Clinical Trial Using Ganite(R) As Treatment For Life-Threatening Infections In Patients With Cystic Fibrosis

Categorie : Cystic Fibrosis
Genta Incorporated (OTCBB: GETA) announced that the Company will supply Ganite® (gallium nitrate injection) for a new clinical trial that will be initiated in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) who may develop serious infections. Infection is the most common cause of death in CF patients... ...

read more Genta Incorporated (OTCBB: GETA) announced that the Company will supply Ganite® (gallium nitrate injection) for a new clinical trial that will be initiated in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) who may develop serious infections. Infection is the most common cause of death in CF patients... read more Wed Dec 2009

Eurand Launches ZENPEPTM (Pancrelipase) Delayed-Release Capsules

Categorie : Cystic Fibrosis
Eurand N.V. (NASDAQ: EURX), a global specialty pharmaceutical company, announced the commercial availability of ZENPEP™ (pancrelipase) Delayed-Release Capsules, a pancreatic enzyme product (PEP) indicated for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) due to cystic fibrosis (CF) or o ...

read more Eurand N.V. (NASDAQ: EURX), a global specialty pharmaceutical company, announced the commercial availability of ZENPEP™ (pancrelipase) Delayed-Release Capsules, a pancreatic enzyme product (PEP) indicated for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) due to cystic fibrosis (CF) or o read more Wed Dec 2009

Some Function Restored To Cells From Cystic Fibrosis Patients By Scripps Research Team

Categorie : Cystic Fibrosis
In an encouraging new development, a team led by Scripps Research Institute scientists has restored partial function to lung cells collected from patients with cystic fibrosis. While there is still much work to be done before the therapy can be tested in humans, the discovery opens the door to a new ...

read more In an encouraging new development, a team led by Scripps Research Institute scientists has restored partial function to lung cells collected from patients with cystic fibrosis. While there is still much work to be done before the therapy can be tested in humans, the discovery opens the door to a new read more Wed Dec 2009

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation To Benefit From Holiday Film Promotion

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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced today that CVS/pharmacy and Warner Home Video will partner with the Foundation this holiday season to raise critical funds for cystic fibrosis through the sale of classic family movies. The videos will be sold exclusively at CVS/pharmacy. Five dollars of e ...

read more The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced today that CVS/pharmacy and Warner Home Video will partner with the Foundation this holiday season to raise critical funds for cystic fibrosis through the sale of classic family movies. The videos will be sold exclusively at CVS/pharmacy. Five dollars of e read more Sun Nov 2009

Antioxidant Found In Vegetables Has Implications For Treating Cystic Fibrosis

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Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine discovered that a dietary antioxidant found in such vegetables as broccoli and cauliflower protects cells from damage caused by chemicals generated during the body's inflammatory response to infection and injury. The finding has implic ...

read more Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine discovered that a dietary antioxidant found in such vegetables as broccoli and cauliflower protects cells from damage caused by chemicals generated during the body's inflammatory response to infection and injury. The finding has implic read more Thu Nov 2009

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