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An Analysis of Cystic Fibrosis Care Across the Globe
In western Europe, North America, and Australia, where most of the nearly 90,000 patients with CF worldwide live, survival of patients with CF has improved significantly over the past decades.
Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes: Managing a Dual Diagnosis
Despite the challenges, significant advances have been made in the understanding and management of CFRD. The development of insulin therapy…
The Impact of Genetic Therapies for Cystic Fibrosis
Genetic therapies for CF aim to deliver healthy copies of the CFTR gene to the lung cells, allowing a healthy, working copy of the CFTR protein to be produced.
The CFTR Protein and Gene: A Focus on Cystic Fibrosis
The CFTR gene provides instructions for making a protein called the CF transmembrane conductance regulator…
Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system, leading to severe damage. It is caused by a mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene.