Cystic fibrosis patient, 26, receives 3rd set of lungs after begging doc to take her case: ‘I was always told that two was it’ By . Alyssa Guzman. Published Feb. 22, 2024, 9:44 p.m. ET.

“When you come to work at our Cystic Fibrosis Center, you either decide this is not for me or you stay for life,” Kreger said. Kreger first cared for patients with cystic fibrosis at the University of ...

A cystic fibrosis patient has hailed a new 'miracle' drug in her fight against the disease. Gillian Docherty, 36, has struggled with the disease but described the effects of a new drug, Kaftrio ...

Most of Dedra’s life was spent on the sidelines. She was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis – an inherited condition that causes mucus buildup in the lungs, and often leads to infections and damage to ...

Cystic fibrosis is a crippling disease, and anybody of any ethnicity can get it. But for Black people and people of color, it often gets overlooked or misdiagnosed.

Cystic fibrosis is a disease that affects about 30,000 people in the U.S. or 70,000 worldwide. It strikes predominantly Caucasians, and both males and females, Pilewski said.

New test can help patients with cystic fibrosis Date: November 14, 2022 Source: Aarhus University Summary: Researchers have developed a simple urine test to measure the severity of the serious ...

The story behind the story: Discover how young author and cystic fibrosis patient Ryeson Bull inspires others with his latest book. 24/7 Live Philadelphia Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware.

Johnson is a 26-year-old cystic fibrosis patient who has suffered repeated lung infections throughout his life. As a child, he was admitted to various hospitals several times a year.

Mental Health Concerns in Cystic Fibrosis Patients Depression and anxiety are commonly seen in the general population, with about 9.2% of people in the US reporting being depressed.

Those efforts have now been documented in a three-part series posted during May, National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness month, on the Jacobs School’s website. Through all the stories a single theme ...