Research Notes on Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (also known as CF, mucoviscoidosis, or mucoviscidosis) is a hereditary disease that affects the exocrine (mucus) glands of the lungs, liver, pancreas, and intestines, causing progressive disability due to multisystem failure. Thick mucus production, as well as a less competent immune system, results in frequent lung infections. Diminished secretion of pancreatic enzymes is the main cause of poor growth, fatty diarrhea and deficiency in fat-soluble vitamins. Males can be infertile due to the condition congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens. Often, symptoms of CF appear in infancy and childhood. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Cystic fibrosis can be diagnosed before birth with genetic testing.
- There is no cure for cystic fibrosis, however treatment of airway function improves the quality of life.
- Most people with cystic fibrosis die young in their 20's and 30's due to lung failure.
5 Great Resources on Cystic Fibrosis
- Mayo Clinic: Cystic Fibrosis
- eMedicine: Cystic Fibrosis
- KidsHealth: Cystic Fibrosis
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Cystic Fibrosis
- March of Dimes: Cystic Fibrosis
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5 Latest Headlines on Cystic Fibrosis
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
- National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI): What is Cystic Fibrosis?
- Genetics Home Reference: What is Cystic Fibrosis?
- Healthwise (via WebMD): What is Cystic Fibrosis?
- MedTerms (via MedicineNet): Definition of Cystic Fibrosis
- Cleveland Clinic: Cystic Fibrosis
- eMedTV: Comprehensive Cystic Fibrosis Information
What Are The Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis?
- HealthWise (via WebMD): What are the Symptoms?
- Cleveland Clinic: Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis
- InteliHealth: Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis
- NHLBI: What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis?
- CureResearch: Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis
What Are The Causes and Complications of Cystic Fibrosis?
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Cystic Fibrosis Cause
- Cleveland Clinic: Causes of Cystic Fibrosis
- NHLBI: What Causes Cystic Fibrosis?
- Genetics Home Reference: What Genes are Related to Cystic Fibrosis?
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Causes of Cystic Fibrosis
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Cystic Fibrosis?
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Overview
- Cleveland Clinic: Treating and Managing Cystic Fibrosis
- InteliHealth: Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis
- NHLBI: How is Cystic Fibrosis Treated?
- A.D.A.M. (via Medline Plus): Cystic Fibrosis Treatment
What Are Statistics and Survival Rates of Cystic Fibrosis?
- Nation Master: Mortality Statistics Cystic Fibrosis by Country
- WrongDiagnosis: Statistics of Cystic Fibrosis
- CureResearch: Statistics about Cystic Fibrosis
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Cystic Fibrosis
- Yahoo Answers: Cystic Fibrosis?
- Blogging About Cystic Fibrosis: Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis Offers Hope
- KidsHealth: Cystic Fibrosis: Grant's Story
- Children's Hospital Boston: A Story About Beth, Eric, and '65 Roses'
Foundations and Support Groups on Cystic Fibrosis
- Official Site: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- Official Site: Cystic Fibrosis Support
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Cystic Fibrosis
- Cystic Fibrosis: Help Confused About My Sons Possible CF
- Topix: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis
- CafeMom: Cystic Fibrosis Mom Support Group
- HealingWell: How Do You View CF?
- HealthBoards: Can CF Men Have Kids?
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Cystic Fibrosis
- Journal of the American Medical Association: Cystic Fibrosis Articles
- PubMed Central: Cystic Fibrosis Articles
- Google Scholar: Cystic Fibrosis Articles
Clinical Trials on Cystic Fibrosis
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Trials
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