The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation awarded up to $3.5 million to Arrevus Inc. to test a potential treatment for pulmonary exacerbations in people with cystic fibrosis in a late phase clinical trial.
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A new law that allows patients with rare diseases to participate in clinical trials without losing eligibility for public health care benefits went into effect yesterday. The bill, known as the “Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act” (IACT), was championed by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and signed into law in October 2010.
The 23rd annual Ultimate Golf Experience (UGE) brought together a star-studded lineup of entertainers and friends, who gathered in Newport Coast, Calif. to raise funds in the fight against cystic fibrosis.
Watch the entire leadership conference, including all of the break-out sessions and Medical Hot Topics, from start to finish.
Legislation introduced today will help more people with cystic fibrosis, and other rare diseases, participate in clinical trials without fear of losing important benefits or health coverage. The bill is sponsored by a bipartisan group of senators and legislators.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Vice President of Therapeutics Development Dr. Michael Boyle testified today at a hearing in front of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health. He urged members to support H.R. 209, the Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act (EACT), which would make permanent a law enabling people to participate in clinical trials without the fear of losing critical benefits.
The House of Representatives has passed a vote on the Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act (EACT), which is now set to go to the President for his signature.