Advancements in Treating Cystic Fibrosis ~ A New Drug
Cystic Fibrosis victims have been fighting an uphill battle for decades, but a beacon of hope seems to be shining through at last. Cystic Fibrosis (CF), an inherited and deadly mutative disorder that causes damage to the lungs and digestive system, has completely uprooted the lives of over 40 thousand Americans…
Cystic Fibrosis & Salt
What is the first thing you do everyday morning? For most people, it would be brushing teeth or making the bed. However, a number of people are forced to start their morning with a treatment with an inhaler to dilate airways. The reason for this is, a fatal disease, cystic fibrosis…
Why is there currently no cure for cystic fibrosis?
What is the first thing you do everyday morning? For most people, it would be brushing teeth or making the bed. However, a number of people are forced to start their morning with a treatment with an inhaler to dilate airways. The reason for this is, a fatal disease, cystic fibrosis…
The Racial Gap in Cystic Fibrosis Treatment
One in every 3,500 white newborns has cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a genetically transmitted disorder which affects the lungs, pancreas and other organs. It causes thick mucus to form and sentences those infected to an early death. Historically, cystic fibrosis has been most common among whites…
Evolution of Cystic Fibrosis
What is the first thing you do everyday morning? For most people, it would be brushing teeth or making the bed. However, a number of people are forced to start their morning with a treatment with an inhaler to dilate airways. The reason for this is, a fatal disease, cystic fibrosis…