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Articles and information about cystic fibrosis, an inherited exocrine disorder.
Cystic Fibrosis
Article describes cystic fibrosis, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Reducing CT radiation exposure in CF
News brief about a May 2006 study aiming to reduce radiation exposure in individuals with CF.
Cystic fibrosis research uses new tool
News brief about a new CF research tool dated 5/16/06.
Inhaled saline improves lung function in cystic fibrosis
News brief about a January 2006 study testing inhaled saline to treat CF.
U.S. FDA approves blood test for cystic fibrosis
News brief dated 5/26/05 about a CF carrier blood test.
Breath-analysis testing for bacterial infections in cystic fibrosis
News brief about an October 2005 study testing breath of individuals with CF.
Lung transplants increase survival in cystic fibrosis
News brief dated 6/9/04 about a study of survival after lung transplant in CF.
Inflammation regulators deficient in cystic fibrosis
News brief dated 4/2/04 about inflammation research in CF.
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