Cystic Fibrosis

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Jun 28, 2017 05:05 AM EDT

If You Are Germophobic, Don't Read This Article

Airborne bacteria can live for up to 45 minutes and travel 4 meters when a human coughs or sneezes.

Jun 21, 2017 05:26 AM EDT

Coughs And Sneezes Could Spread Up To 4 Meters; Bacteria Remain Alive In The Air For 45 Minutes

Use a tissue when you cough or sneeze. You will never know where the bacteria go.

Oct 08, 2016 04:20 AM EDT

Syringes May Be Causing Blood Infections, Officials Say

Maryland's healthcare officials have issued a warning against the use of Nurse Assist pre-filled saline flush syringes as they may be responsible for spreading blood infections.

Sep 23, 2016 05:21 AM EDT

Real TFIOS Couple: Katie Prager Loses Fight With Cancer, Dies At 26

Katie Prager dies just a few days after her husband: the real-life TFIOS couple were both battling cystic fibrosis.

Nov 16, 2015 11:49 AM EST

Gene Therapy For Cystic Fibrosis Yields Promising Results In Mice

Cystic fibrosis (CF)--a genetic disorder that results in buildups of mucus in the body--is caused by a mutation in the CFTR gene.

Jul 06, 2015 08:14 AM EDT

Cystic Fibrosis Gene Therapy Improves Lung Function in New Study

A new gene therapy for cystic fibrosis could be huge in terms of improving lung function.