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Amphotericin B Makes Path for Lung Defense in Cystic Fibrosis Amphotericin B treatment may be able to restore the infection-fighting properties of the lungs in cystic fibrosis by standing in for a missing or deficient protein channel, studies in pigs and in human lung tissue suggest.
Reuters Health Information, March 28, 2019
Drugs Derived From Pigs Could Be Risky in People With Alpha-Gal Syndrome People with alpha-gal syndrome may develop allergic reactions to drugs that contain ingredients derived from pigs, researchers in Europe report.
Reuters Health Information, January 13, 2019

Alert EU Panel Recommends Tobramycin PARI for Pseudomonas in CF
International Approvals, December 14, 2018
Hypertonic-Saline Inhalation Boosts Lung Function in Infants With Cystic Fibrosis
Reuters Health Information, December 7, 2018
'Major Breakthrough' in Cystic Fibrosis Treatment
Medscape Medical News, October 18, 2018
Physicians Harness Power of Heavy Metal to Fight Bacteria
Medscape Medical News, October 4, 2018

Cystic Fibrosis Perspective

Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Cystic Fibrosis Dr David Johnson on recent recommendations that notably shift the age range for who should be screened and how often.
Medscape Gastroenterology, March 20, 2019
15 Studies That Challenged Medical Dogma in 2018 Dr Eric Topol highlights articles that turned prevailing wisdom on its head over the past year.
Medscape, January 15, 2019

A 28-Year-Old Man With Wheezing: USMLE Question
Osmosis, October 19, 2018
Quiz: What Do You Know About This Pancreatic Condition?
Medscape Gastroenterology, July 12, 2018
Preimplantation Diagnosis in the Era of Genomic Medicine
Medscape Ob/Gyn, October 27, 2017
The Bedside Nurse's Role at End of Life
Medscape Nurses, October 20, 2017

Journals

The Economic Burden of Bronchiectasis -- Known and Unknown
BMC Pulmonary Medicine, April 23, 2019
Multiple Listing in Lung Transplant Candidates
American Journal of Transplantation, April 18, 2019
Depressive Symptoms in Parents of Chronically Ill Children
Journal of Pediatric Psychology, March 14, 2019
An At-home Intestinal Screening Test for C. Difficile
Journal of Medical Case Reports, March 13, 2019
Liver Transplant Listing for HCV-associated Cirrhosis and HCC
Journal of Viral Hepatitis, March 6, 2019

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