Fibrosis News

Each year in October and November, the fall student council at Eanes Elementary School holds a fundraiser to raise money for a charitable cause.

It started with thin hair, a poochy stomach and even pneumonia. But 25-year-old Odessan Amanda Wood's parents didn't finally learn the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis until she was 2. She's not alone.

Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 12:34 a.m. John Gibbins / Union-Tribune Jennifer and Matt Ferguson, who have two children with cystic fibrosis, had their cards punched by Gus Pena after climbing to the Columbia Center's 25th floor.

Amy Carter was born with cerebral palsy and also suffers from reflex sympathetic dystrophy, an autonomic nervous system dysfunction, which causes burning and severe pain.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff cited concerns on Tuesday with the design and analysis of clinical studies intended to support the effectiveness of Gilead Sciences Inc's experimental cystic fibrosis drug.

Caption: Miley Cyrus The Jingle Bell Ball held at the O2 Arena. London, England .... MILEY CYRUS has had a tattoo inked on her chest in a heartfelt tribute to a pal who died of cystic fibrosis in 2007.

Alexis Yausie wanted to help her schoolmate get healthy again, and if that meant forgoing birthday presents, then that's exactly what the seven-year-old would do.

Originally published December 5, 2009 at 10:30 p.m., updated December 5, 2009 at 10:35 p.m. About 1,000 new cases of cystic fibrosis are diagnosed each year.

It has been six years since Mallory Code signed her scorecard after a round of golf, at a college tournament in Alabama, the only event her health would permit her to play after earning a scholarship to Florida.

Eurand N.V. , a global specialty pharmaceutical company, announced the commercial availability of ZENPEP Delayed-Release Capsules, a pancreatic enzyme product indicated for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis or other conditions.

November has been a month of coin flipping. Too many parties, so little time. Case in point: At least two fine benefits to assist two worthy causes were held concurrently on Nov.

Tara Murty, 13, and Grace Findlen-Golden, 14, could have stopped working when class ended.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation honored two of its stalwarts at its annual Arthur's Jam Fundraiser.

When Perry and Kelli Clark discovered their son, Wells, had cystic fibrosis, they decided to do everything possible to fight the disease.

Vicks has recalled some of its nasal sprays because of possible contamination with a soil bacterium, Burkholderia cepacia, which can cause problems to people with impaired immune systems or cystic fibrosis, and has caused hospital acquired infections.

She looks like a model - a stunning 5'9 with fiery hair and a vibrant, extroverted personality.

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

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.