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Cystic Fibrosis Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Cystic Fibrosis.

Results 1 - 20 of 756 in Cystic Fibrosis

  1. Patrick Scott Lung Sr.Read the original story

    33 min ago | Goshen News, Goshen, IN

    ... Randy Huffman Sr., Randy Huffman Jr., Rick Mock, William Shull and Mike Hanna. Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in memory of Patrick Jr.

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  2. MU team takes big step in cystic fibrosis battle

    10 hrs ago | STLtoday

    Researchers from the University of Missouri in Columbia and the University of Iowa have discovered a way to develop pigs with cystic fibrosis in hopes of advancing research into the treatment of the genetic ...

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  3. FSU student honored for achievementsRead the original story

    12 hrs ago | FSView and Florida Flambeau

    ... by Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a program designed to celebrate the accomplishments of students with Cystic Fibrosis. Through the program, De La Noval has already received $2,500 toward his post-secondary education. "I'm very happy to have won the ...

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  4. Mercury Redbone Tournament Set For Nov. 7-9 At Hawks CayRead the original story

    17 hrs ago | FishingWorld

    7-9, at beautiful Hawks Cay Resort, mile marker 61 oceanside on Duck Key. The tournament is the final leg of the three-tournament Mercury Redbone fundraising series that benefits cystic fibrosis research, and a ...

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  5. Mother, daughter cope with cystic fibrosisRead the original story

    Saturday | Daily Advance

    ... undergoing one of her twice-daily treatments to help stave off the effects of a life-threatening disease, Cystic Fibrosis, with a vest designed to shake up her respiratory system. Reilly's mother, Cindy Winslow, says her daughter was 19-months old ...

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  6. Tour de ChampagneRead the original story

    Friday | Bunrab

    ... Gary Westby wisely suggested we try the strawberry scented, Bollinger Rose. Everyone chipped in towards the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in direct cash donations or through the silent auction : ... which included the best bidding item we have ever ...

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  7. Bawlmer post-mortem; heading to JaxRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 2 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    ... of the National Anthem followed by America the Beautiful and a first pitch from a child suffering from Cystic Fibrosis . All proceeds from this event will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Jacksonville. Saturday is the pep rally to top all ...

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  8. Scientists take their research out of the lab

    Thursday Oct 2 | CTV Calgary

    ... be applied to patients in the hospital. But this time, the scientists were directly involved in treating cystic fibrosis patients like Amanda Sinclair. The scientists were able to pinpoint the bacteria causing Sinclair's reoccurring lung infections ...

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  9. Transave, Inc. Secures $12.5 Million in New FinancingRead the original story

    Wednesday Oct 1 | Venture Capital Access Online

    ... profile comparable to placebo in the treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a lung infection common in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. The improvement in lung function was dose-dependent and was sustained at 28 days after completion of dosing, which ...

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  10. Short of breath, long on understanding

    Thursday Oct 2 | Ledger Dispatch

    ... were families from Lafayette who pitched in to support a neighbor and friend who organized the second annual Cystic Fibrosis Climb for a Cure. Jim Rynne conquered the climbing challenge last year, and this year wanted a more hands-on role when he ...

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  11. Duke Carolina aggressiveRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 2 | The Chronicle

    ... d we're all pretty excited about it." NOTES: All proceeds from tonight's entrance fee will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, an effort spearheaded by Duke senior defender Sheila Kramer.

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  12. Healthy Life: New Cystic Fibrosis MedicationRead the original story

    Thursday Oct 2 | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids

    BACKGROUND: Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system.

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  13. Alliance For Pediatric Quality Promotes Four Proven Quality Improvement Initiatives

    Wednesday Oct 1 | MediLexicon

    Blood stream infection rates are rapidly declining, life expectancy among cystic fibrosis patients has doubled, and care for children with asthma and inflammatory bowel disease is significantly improving.

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    Related Topix: Health, Fibrosis, Pediatrics

  14. Pediatric Providers Nationwide Unite to Accelerate Improvement in Delivery of CareRead the original story

    Wednesday Oct 1 | PRWeb

    These are the results of four highly successful quality improvement initiatives chosen by the Alliance for Pediatric Quality and its task force of pediatric quality and safety experts from a pool of more than ...

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  15. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Quality Improvement Initiative Selected...Read the original story

    Jan 10, 2008 | PR Newswire

    Nationwide effort to instill best practices for cystic fibrosis care is honored for excellence BETHESDA, Md., Oct.

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    Related Topix: Bethesda, MD, Charitable Organizations, Medicine, Health, Fibrosis, Pediatrics

  16. Online Gift Design Company Launches to Introduce Innovative Corporate Gift Basket IdeasRead the original story

    Wednesday Oct 1 | PRWeb

    But the same factors that make them attractive to gift givers often make them unattractive to recipients, which has resulted in a marketplace saturated with hum-drum baskets of sub-par snacks and trinkets.

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  17. Press Release: TNA and NFL All Pro Kyle Vanden Bosch Team Up for the...Read the original story

    Tuesday Sep 30 | 411mania.com

    ... order to "Support and Assist Charities for Kids" in Middle Tennessee. The foundation works closely with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee, among other local charities. For more information, visit ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Tennessee Titans, Kyle Vanden Bosch, NFL Players, Kyle Vanden Bosch

  18. Red Trout Classic to benefit CF foundation

    Tuesday Sep 30 | St. Augustine Record

    Get ready to "Catch the Cure for Cystic Fibrosis" at the 7th annual Oldest City Red Trout Classic presented by PSS World Medical from Oct.

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  19. Scientists find better treatment for cystic fibrosis

    Monday Sep 29 | The Daily Vidette

    Scientists across the globe have been working in conjunction to find a better treatment for cystic fibrosis, a painful genetic disease that affects approximately 30,000 Americans and 70,000 people worldwide.

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  20. Family Turns Child's Death into a Cause

    Monday Sep 29 | KOSA

    CBS 7 Staff September 29, 2008 Over 70,000 people worldwide are living with Cystic Fibrosis.

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