Trikafta has transformed my life in ways I never thought possible. But with that came a sharp awareness of those still waiting for a treatment that works for them. That’s why I’m deeply committed to ...

Discover how cystic fibrosis genetics affect inheritance patterns and symptom. Learn about CFTR mutations, testing options, and emerging genetic therapies.

But despite decades of life-changing breakthroughs, treatment for cystic fibrosis still has a long way to go. CFTR modulators only work for those with specific mutations. For the remaining 10% to 15% ...

JAMESTOWN — For one Jamestown family, their first child was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and each parent knew they were carriers of a mutated gene that causes the genetic disease. For another ...

Cystic fibrosis might sound intimidating, but tremendous advances in treatment have transformed what it means to live with this diagnosis. Children born with CF today face a very different future ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a progressive genetic disease that adversely affects a person's lungs, pancreas and other vital organs, says Dr. Michael Boyle, president and CEO of the Cystic Fibrosis ...

A feeding tube insertion procedure, which is also called a gastrostomy, is a surgery where a feeding tube is installed in the patient's stomach through an abdominal incision. Feeding tube insertion ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that leads to the production of thick, sticky mucus, which can cause complications in multiple organs, including the sinuses, lungs, intestines, and liver.

Megan posted a video on Facebook showing just how tenacious she had to be: “Forty pills per day, one emergency spinal surgery, two feeding tubes, one double-lung transplant, 30 rounds of chemo ...

Feeding tubes are life-saving medical devices that provide nutrition to individuals who are unable to eat or swallow safely. While they offer essential support, living with a feeding tube presents ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – During the 1950s, a child with cystic fibrosis rarely lived long enough to attend elementary school. Today, many people with CF are achieving their dreams of pursuing careers, getting ...