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FDA Expands CF Drug Kalydeco to Children as Young as Age 1 Year The drug is indicated for children as young as 12 months with at least one mutation in the CFTR gene that is responsive to the drug, as determined from clinical or in vitro assay data.
FDA Approvals, August 17, 2018
Alert FDA Clears CF Drug Orkambi for Children as Young as Age 2 The lumacaftor/ivacaftor combination drug is now approved for children aged 2 to 5 years who have two copies of the F508del mutation in the CTFR gene.
FDA Approvals, August 8, 2018

Celtaxsys Cystic Fibrosis Drug Reduces Key Symptom in Mid-Stage Study
Reuters Health Information, August 3, 2018
Alert EMA Panel Backs Tezacaftor, Ivacaftor Combo for CF
International Approvals, July 30, 2018
FDA Panel Votes Against Recommending Mepolizumab for COPD
Medscape Medical News, July 26, 2018
Ivacaftor Cost-effective Example of Precision Medicine for Cystic Fibrosis
Reuters Health Information, May 21, 2018

Cystic Fibrosis Perspective

Quiz: What Do You Know About This Pancreatic Condition? Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is a condition that can accompany more established disorders. But do you have the proper knowledge to know it when you see it? Take this quiz to find out.
Medscape Gastroenterology, July 12, 2018
Preimplantation Diagnosis in the Era of Genomic Medicine Many parents who might choose preimplantation genetic diagnosis aren't even aware of the option.
Medscape Ob/Gyn, October 27, 2017

The Bedside Nurse's Role at End of Life
Medscape Nurses, October 20, 2017
Medicaid Cuts Hurt Us All
Medscape Pediatrics, July 20, 2017
A 28-Year-Old Man With Wheezing and Back Pain
Osmosis, June 9, 2017
Hyperglycemia in Cystic Fibrosis: Is It Diabetes, or Isn't It?
Medscape Pulmonary Medicine, April 24, 2017

Journals

Diagnosis and Treatment of Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency
Current Opinion in Gastroenterology, August 14, 2018
Perceived Diagnostic Uncertainty in Pediatric Chronic Pain
Pain, August 2, 2018
Bronchiectasis: An Emerging Global Epidemic
BMC Pulmonary Medicine, July 26, 2018
Training for Adolescents With Special Healthcare Needs
Pediatric Nursing, June 18, 2018
Serum (1-3)-beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Levels in CF
BMC Pulmonary Medicine, May 30, 2018

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