Cystic Fibrosis News

It is a disease that robs people of their lives at a young age. The life expectancy of a person diagnosed with cystic fibrosis is 38 years old.

A new drug undergoing a clinical trial at the University of Utah could help some cystic fibrosis patients' daily life and longevity, researchers said.

Biz Buzz Submitted by Sharon Schreiber, Nassau Furniture Company, on 2009-11-16.   Nassaus, 15 Waterville Road, Avon will hold a special event, Celebrate and Decorate, Saturday, Dec.

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.

Somer Love's typical day is a lot different from most people's. Yes, she runs errands, hangs out with her family and friends and plays with her two pugs, Oscar and Lily.

Applebee's across the country will honor veterans Nov. 11 with a free entre. "Applebee's is honored to serve those who serve our country," said Mike Archer, president of Applebee's Services, Inc.

The Bishop T.K. Gorman Catholic School community says it's "saving Grace" with the more than $1,200 the school's National Honor Society raised for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in honor of a student with the disease.

Brigid Cassidy shows the beginnings of a large tattoo honoring her daughter Brittany who died April 26, 2008, of liver failure caused by cystic fibrosis.

The Central High School Key Club presented a check for $5,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Tuesday night.

Joe Dexter's single "Standing still" Joe Dexter describes his band, Orange, as "Green Day meets The Cure". He wrote his first single at just 13 and three years later the American-based band had their first recording deal.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation notes that about 90 percent of people with the disease are alive one year after a lung transplant and 50 percent are alive after five years.

Dr. Ronald G. Perciaccante has seen much progress in his nearly four decades of treating cystic fibrosis patients in the Watertown area.

Once again, Ambling Companies is hosting the Cystic Fibrosis walk, which will be held on Saturday at Wild Adventures Theme Park.

To benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, indulge in an open bar, tasty hors d'oeuvres and live music by the Spam Allstars.

This disorder causes obstruction of the lungs and stops the pancreas from secreting the enzymes needed for the digestion of fats.

Alnara Pharmaceuticals , a privately held Cambridge, Mass.-based biotechnology company with a late stage cystic fibrosis drug target, has appointed its first chief medical director.

Weston resident and children's book author Leah Orr is using a sense of humor to make light of the dramas of childhood with the first in a new children's book series, "Messy Tessy." "All kids cut their hair, whether adults want to acknowledge it or not, and I think it's brave to admit it," Orr said.

LANCASTER -- The student council at Thomas Ewing Junior High recently raised $318 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation during Spirit Week, which ran from Oct.

The Pappageorgas family, from left: Melissa, 24; father Chris; Nick, 26; and mother Lori at their home in Monterey.

ANAHEIM, CA, October 30, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Determined to help cure cystic fibrosis , an inherited chronic disease affecting the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults throughout the United States, the Angels Baseball Foundation announces its annual 65 Roses Golf Classic on Nov.