Tag: Cystic Fibrosis
1999 to 2020 Saw Decrease in Cystic Fibrosis-Related Mortality
Simultaneously, median age at time of death increased over time
Drinking Water Quality Tied to Lung Infections in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
High levels of sulfate, vanadium, molybdenum in water supplies may increase the risk for nontuberculous mycobacteria pulmonary infections
Delays in Cystic Fibrosis Care Tied to Persistent Impairment in Growth
Infants with age at first event of ≥33 days remained at significantly reduced height through 1, 3, and 5 years
Challenged Urine Bicarbonate Excretion Tied to CFTR Function in Cystic Fibrosis
Higher urine bicarbonate excretion linked to better lung function, pancreatic sufficiency, lower relative risk for chronic pseudomonas infections
Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis Less Accurate in Minorities
Detection of at least one CFTR variant higher in non-Hispanic White people with CF, lowest for Blacks, Asians, Hispanics
Racial, Ethnic-Minority Infants Older at First Cystic Fibrosis Evaluation
Median weight for age z-score at 1 to 2 years lower for infants categorized as Black, AI/AN, Hispanic, other versus non-Hispanic White
Higher BMI Linked to Improved Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis
Patients with normal weight have increased odds for CF-related diabetes and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency versus overweight patients
IV, Oral Antibiotics Comparable for Treating P. aeruginosa in CF
Ultrasound May ID Children at Risk for Cystic Fibrosis Liver Disease
