Newborn screening for cystic fibrosis (CF) has become a widely accepted and endorsed public health strategy in economically developed countries, although there is little consensus on optimal screening methods and gene panels.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) accredits cystic fibrosis (CF) centers, located in teaching and community hospitals nationwide, which provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for people with CF.
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing cystic fibrosis. It specifies how to monitor the condition and manage the symptoms to improve quality of life.
The past six decades have seen remarkable improvements in health outcomes for people with cystic fibrosis, which was once a fatal disease of infants and young children. However, although life expectancy for people with cystic fibrosis...
Malnutrition is one of the major burdens of disease in cystic fibrosis. The prevention of malnutrition remains a priority throughout the life of a patient with cystic fibrosis.
Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) are at risk of developing low bone mineral density (BMD) and fragility fractures. This paper...
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Purpose of review: Due to continuous development of new drugs and better treatment strategies, survival of patients with cystic fibrosis has changed dramatically.
The spectrum of conditions caused by abnormal CFTR function is broad – from ‘classic’ cystic fibrosis (CF) to single organ conditions termed CFTR-related disorders.