Cystic Fibrosis
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Study finds triple combination modulator therapy reduces inflammation in CF
Valentino Bezzerri, PhD, discusses findings from a compassionate-use study examining the effects of elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor on inflammation in patients with cystic fibrosis.
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Clinicians share advice for working with vulnerable patient populations
Laura J. Spece, MD, MSc, spoke about specific respiratory health concerns for US military veterans during a session that also focused on optimizing care for patients who are transgender, patients shifting from pediatric to adult care, and patients with limited language proficiency.
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FDA grants clearance for SIMEOX 200 for patients with chronic lung disease
The approval offers providers an alternative to traditional airway clearance therapies for patients with chronic lung diseases such as bronchiectasis, COPD, and cystic fibrosis.
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Fellow to use diversity scholar mentorship to strengthen care in pediatric-to-adult transitions
During residency training at the Rush University Medical Center in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Esha Kapania, MD, quickly became interested in the pulmonary pathologies that span the life of a patient, beginning in childhood and lasting into adulthood. Now in her first year of fellowship at the University of Louisville and as the recipient of…
