Today we received the exciting news that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Orkambi for people with cystic fibrosis ages 12 and older who have two copies of the F508del gene mutation, the most common CF mutation.
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Millions of NASCAR fans will tune in to this Saturday's race at Chicago Speedway, where ARRIS-sponsored driver Daniel Suarez will feature the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation logo on his #18 car.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation often receives questions about the safety and effectiveness of potential CF therapies. We have recently become aware of reports that certain companies are offering stem cell treatments to people with CF -- often for large fees -- based on claims that these procedures are clinically beneficial to people with CF.
Leaders of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and dedicated volunteers from the CF community came together last week around a shared commitment to not stop working until a cure is found for every person living with cystic fibrosis.
Last week, the CF Foundation sent a letter to President Obama, the Administration's health officials, congressional committees with jurisdiction over health care, and congressional leadership, urging them to recognize the unique health care needs of people with CF as health care reform becomes a priority in Washington.