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Viral DNA In Bacterial Genome Could Hold Key To Novel Cystic Fibrosis Treatments

02 December 2008

The bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa is well known for its environmental versatility, ability to cause infection in humans, and its capacity to resist antibiotics. P. aeruginosa is the most common cause of persistent and...
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Prenatal Blood Testing Could Detect Fetal Disorders, Study Says

27 November 2008

A noninvasive prenatal blood test could detect whether a fetus will have genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis or sickle cell anemia, according to a study published online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of...
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Prenatal Diagnostic Technology Allows Diagnosis Of Inherited Diseases Such As Cystic Fibrosis Caused By Single Gene Mutations

25 November 2008

Sequenom, Inc. (NASDAQ:SQNM), announced that breakthrough data from a collaborative project with The Chinese University of Hong Kong, supporting the noninvasive prenatal diagnosis of monogenic diseases, were published online...
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Cystic Fibrosis News Articles Archive - Page 1

23 November 2008

Journal Of Clinical Investigation Table Of Contents: Nov. 20, 2008

30 October 2008

Agent Used To Treat Brain Infarction Might Be Useful For Lung Injury

28 October 2008

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Highlights Cystic Fibrosis Program Targeting The CFTR Protein Responsible For Cystic Fibrosis

Publication Announcement - Carrier Screening For CF In US Genetic Testing Laboratories: A Survey Of Laboratory Directors

27 October 2008

Adapting To Life With The Risk Or Reality Of Genetic Disease: Genetic Counselors Suggest Ways To Help Patients Cope

Inspire Announces New Data From Denufosol Phase 3 Program At North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference

Quicker, More Accurate Evaluation For Cystic Fibrosis Patients Promised By New Test

26 October 2008

Altus Pharmaceuticals Announces Presentation Of Phase 3 Trizytek Efficacy Data At The North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference

Aradigm Presents Phase 2 Data On Inhaled Liposomal Ciprofloxacin In Cystic Fibrosis At The North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference

25 October 2008

PTC Announces Data Showing That PTC124 Causes Statistically Significant Improvements In Chloride Channel Function In Cystic Fibrosis Patients

24 October 2008

Mpex Pharmaceuticals Presents New Data On MP-376 In Cystic Fibrosis

15 October 2008

2008 Horwitz Prize Awarded To Arthur Horwich & Ulrich Hartl For Cellular Protein Folding

13 October 2008

Kamada Reports Positive Phase II Data With Inhaled AAT In Cystic Fibrosis

10 October 2008

Children With Cystic Fibrosis Not Well Covered By Guidelines For Vitamin D Needs

08 October 2008

Roche NimbleGen Multiplex CGH Arrays Enable Detection Of Exonic Deletions And Duplications Associated With Muscular Dystrophy And Cystic Fibrosis

03 October 2008

RegeneRx To Develop RGN-457 For Cystic Fibrosis

27 September 2008

Researchers Develop New Model For Cystic Fibrosis

26 September 2008

Pigs Bred With Cystic Fibrosis Provide Model To Mimic Human Disease

23 September 2008

Promising New Approach To Treating Cystic Fibrosis Lung Infection

18 September 2008

Gilead Receives Complete Response Letter From U.S. FDA For Aztreonam Lysine For Inhalation, Investigational Cystic Fibrosis Treatment

12 September 2008

Protein Opens Hope Of Treatment For Cystic Fibrosis Patients

11 September 2008

New Drug Hope For Cystic Fibrosis Patients

05 September 2008

Cystic Fibrosis Axentis Pharma Initiates Clinical Trial For Lung Infections

Second Pivotal Phase 3 Trial In Cystic Fibrosis Begins

Cystic Fibrosis - Axentis Pharma Initiates Clinical Trial For Lung Infections

26 August 2008

Kamada Successfully Completes Phase II Trial With Aerosolized AAT In Cystic Fibrosis Patients

22 August 2008

New Drug Delivery System Breaks The 'Mucus Barrier'

New Cystic Fibrosis Drug Found To Be Promising

21 August 2008

PTC124 Shows Promising Activity In Cystic Fibrosis; Phase 2 Proof-of-Concept Data Published In The Lancet

31 July 2008

Inspire Provides Update On Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Program - Optimization Of TIGER-2 Trial Design

30 July 2008

Mucous Breakthrough In Mice Holds Promise For Cystic Fibrosis

Most Generalists Reluctant To Provide Primary Care For Young Adults With Chronic Illness

Discovery Of Cell's 'Quality Control' Mechanism May Lead To New Treatments For Cystic Fibrosis, Other Inherited Diseases

16 July 2008

House Passes Resolution To Recognize Cystic Fibrosis

Five States Step Up Efforts To Screen Newborns For Cystic Fibrosis

10 July 2008

FoldRx Technology Enables Discovery Of Novel Therapeutic Approach For Treating Cystic Fibrosis

The Ocean Becomes A Pipeline To A Cure For Cystic Fibrosis

03 July 2008

Aradigm Reports Successful Top-Line Phase 2 Data With Inhaled Liposomal Ciprofloxacin For Cystic Fibrosis

26 June 2008

Mpex Initiates A Phase 2 Clinical Trial Of Aerosol MP-376 In The Treatment Of Chronic Bacterial Infections In Cystic Fibrosis Patients

14 June 2008

Promising Results For VX-770, An Oral Investigational Agent That Targets A Defective Protein Responsible For Cystic Fibrosis

Transave Announces Positive Phase II Results For Once-Daily Arikace(TM) In The Treatment Of Cystic Fibrosis Patients Who Have Lung Infections

13 June 2008

PTC Therapeutics Announces Data From Additional Clinical Studies Of PTC124 In Cystic Fibrosis Confirming Activity

14 May 2008

Alabama Begins Mandatory Screening Of Newborns For Cystic Fibrosis

05 May 2008

The Breathing Life Awards, UK

27 April 2008

Scientists Overcome Obstacle In Gene Therapy For Cystic Fibrosis, UK

21 April 2008

Alabama Newborn Screening To Add Test For Cystic Fibrosis

14 April 2008

Debate At ISHLT: Lung Transplants In Cystic Fibrosis Patients With Life-Threatening Bacteria

13 April 2008

Technique For Early Detection Of Superbug Superbug Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Which Particularly Infects Cystic Fibrosis Patients

12 April 2008

Lung Transplants In Cystic Fibrosis Patients With Life Threatening Bacteria Sparks Debate At ISHLT Meeting

10 April 2008

Three New States Join Efforts To Screen Newborns For Cystic Fibrosis

08 April 2008

Dry Airways Play A Key Role In Asthma And Smoker's Lung

03 April 2008

KaloBios Initiates Phase 1/2 Trial Of Humaneered(TM) Monoclonal Antibody KB001 For Treatment Of Pseudomonas Infections In Cystic Fibrosis Patients

01 April 2008

Cystic Fibrosis In Mice

Lung Transplants Not Dangerous For Children With Cystic Fibrosis, After All - Experts Say Recent Study Was Seriously Flawed

28 March 2008

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Announces Positive Early Results For Phase 2 Clinical Trial Of VX-770 - An Oral Compound To Treat CF

Positive Early Results For Phase 2 Clinical Trial Of VX-770 For Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Announces Positive Early Results For Phase 2 Clinical Trial Of VX-770 - An Oral Compound To Treat CF

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