In an international research project, scientists are examining cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) mutations to determine which ones cause CF and to provide additional information associated with these mutations. Their findings are available in an online searchable database.
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The Woods family, currently featured on the homepage of CFF.org, share their favorite part of Great Strides walk day, their proudest moments as parents of a child with CF, and more.
The Egan family, currently featured on the homepage of CFF.org, share more about their sassy little girl, how much their support system means to them, and what inspires them in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis.
Carrier (or genetic) testing not only plays a key role in the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis, but testing also allows parents to find out what their chances are of having a child with CF to help inform important family planning decisions.
Seeing cystic fibrosis portrayed in film and on TV is a mixed bag, and often my disease is overly dramatized to get more views. But I still think there’s value in making people more aware of CF.
Newborn screening (NBS) is a program run by each state to identify babies born with certain health conditions, including cystic fibrosis. Although a sweat test should ultimately be done to rule out or confirm a CF diagnosis, NBS can help you and your health care providers take immediate steps to keep your child as healthy as possible.
Our understanding and treatment of cystic fibrosis has evolved significantly since Dr. Dorothy Andersen first discovered the disease in 1938, but harmful misconceptions around contagion, prevalence, and symptoms pervade. Here are key facts to know about this rare, genetic condition.