Even though I haven't cultured for nontuberculous mycobacteria, I was excited to learn more about the treatment for the bacteria in people with cystic fibrosis during the virtual session at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference.
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There's a lot of buzz around personalized medicine, but what does it really mean? In the first plenary at NACFC, John P. Clancy, M.D., outlined the history of personalized medicine, where we are now and what the future holds. Read on for a quick recap.
There have never been as many new CF drugs in development as there are today. In the second plenary at NACFC, Dr. George Retsch-Bogart outlined the progress we've made, the road ahead and the changes needed to make it all possible. Read on for my key takeaways.
I could fill a book with all the things I learned at the virtual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference this year, but I am especially glad that there was a focus on diversity, gender health, and sex-based differences in CF.
I used to think that genetic-based treatments for cystic fibrosis were mostly theoretical. After watching the first plenary for the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, I now know that scientists have a concrete understanding of the work that needs to be done and realistic plans for how to accomplish it.
COVID-19 presented all of us with a great deal of uncertainty. Fortunately, several sessions at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference helped provide some data -- and some relief.
In the third plenary, Dr. Peter Mogayzel reminds us of the challenges faced in CF care, the progress we've made, and the work still ahead to meet the needs of all with cystic fibrosis and their families.
Gastrointestinal issues cause serious health and quality-of-life problems for people with cystic fibrosis. That's why it was good to learn about the GI-focused research and care being done.
The recent approval of a game-changing triple-combination therapy and the announcement of a major infusion of research funding are just two reasons why we are at a pivotal time in cystic fibrosis and why this year's North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference in Nashville, Tenn., has been so exciting.
At this year's North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference in Anaheim, Calif., many of the CF Foundation's most generous and committed donors gathered to celebrate the milestones achieved over the past year in the fight against CF.