Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that affects numerous systems of the body. It is a complicated ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that affects numerous systems of the body. It is a complicated ...

Table 2. Commonly used antibiotics in cystic fibrosis*. Antibiotic Pediatric dose (mg/kg/day) Adult maximum dose (dose/day) Interval (h) Side effects; Intravenous: Amikacin ‡ 30–45: No max: 8–24 ...

CF: Cystic fibrosis; CFU: Colony-forming unit. Data provided courtesy of Sam Moskowitz, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital, MA, USA. Ceftazidime 150 6 g 8 Rash, fever and diarrhea Cefepime 150 6 g ...

- Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited condition where the airways often become blocked with mucus, and people with CF are more likely to get chest infections which cause more damage to the lungs. - ...

Aminoglycoside antibiotics are a central component of the treatment of pulmonary exacerbations of cystic fibrosis (CF) and slow the decline in lung function which ultimately causes the death of most ...

At 7 years old, Morgan Barrett was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Prior to her diagnosis, she struggled to gain weight ...

North Carolina man created a foundation to help other patients navigate expenses of an unexpectedly longer life ...

A new set of standardized screening recommendations from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation aims to reduce missed or delayed ...

Breathing—a natural and essential process—can be an incredibly labored process for people with cystic fibrosis. CF, a genetic ...

Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR), a Cl−-ion channel, assembles into dynamic macromolecular complexes. Understanding how these complexes regulate the intracellular ...