January 31, 2012: FDA OKs Drug That Targets Rare Form of Cystic Fibrosis
Therapy zeroes in on defective protein, agency says

January 31, 2012: Kalydeco Approved to Treat Rare Form of Cystic Fibrosis
First drug to target underlying cause of chronic disease

November 02, 2011: New Drug Targets Underlying Cause of Cystic Fibrosis
But only the 5% of sufferers with a specific genetic variant respond to treatment, researchers noted

October 18, 2011: Smoking's Effect on Lungs Similar to Cystic Fibrosis: Study
Some of the same treatments might benefit smokers, cystic fibrosis patients, researchers say

July 12, 2011: Tool to Spot Lung Infections in Cystic Fibrosis Patients Called Not Worth It
Procedure not only didn't help, it slightly upped the risk of adverse effects, researchers found

May 23, 2011: Genes Tied to Severity of Cystic Fibrosis Identified
Researchers hope to find way to extend life expectancy for people with this inherited disease

May 06, 2011: Everyday Exercise Can Help Kids With Cystic Fibrosis: Study
Taking walks, dancing, shooting hoops improved fitness, lung function in patients

February 25, 2011: Health Tip: If Your Child Has Cystic Fibrosis
Make sure nutritional needs are met

November 17, 2010: Drug Targets Faulty Process That Drives Cystic Fibrosis
This medicine might help minority of patients with particular gene, but others like it could follow

November 16, 2010: Severe Bacterial Strain Found in Cystic Fibrosis Patients in Canada
Germ ups odds of lung transplant, even death, and was first spotted in Britain, researchers say

October 06, 2010: Bacteria Identified as New Foe for Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Infection with S. maltophilia may cause serious flare-ups, study says

July 14, 2010: Cystic Fibrosis Flare-Ups May Be Treated Equally Well at Home
Study finds no difference in outcome for lung exacerbations compared to hospital care

June 24, 2010: Scientists Fashion New Lung for Rats
Feat might one day help those with lung diseases, researchers say

June 15, 2010: Drug-Resistant Staph Threatens Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Risk of death is 1.3 times higher for those with MRSA in respiratory tract, study shows

May 04, 2010: Azithromycin Doesn't Always Help Lungs in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Antibiotic helped some with respiratory disease, but more study needed

April 28, 2010: Pigs Yield Clues to Cystic Fibrosis-Related Lung Disease
Infection appears to precede inflammation, researchers find

February 19, 2010: Drug Improved Survival in Mice With Cystic Fibrosis
Protein pathway discovery could lead to new treatments, study suggests

December 15, 2009: Wider Adult Screening May Mean Fewer Children With Cystic Fibrosis
Incidence fell in area where all couples of reproductive age were evaluated, Italian study found

November 06, 2009: Stem Cells May Offer Alternative to Lung Transplants
Novel protocol could provide new lung tissue for certain patients, researchers say

September 15, 2009: Gene 'Switch' May Help Drive Excess Fluid in Lungs
Finding could lead to treatments for bronchitis, asthma, researchers say

September 08, 2009: Gene Linked to Liver Disease in Cystic Fibrosis
Screening for the variation could help identify risk factors early on, researchers say

August 28, 2009: Zenpep Approved for Pancreatic Disorder
Makes up for lack of digestive enzymes

July 02, 2009: Cystic Fibrosis Treatment May Cause Hearing Loss
Ear evaluation urged for youngsters taking common antibacterial medication

May 18, 2009: New Spray Could Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Airways remained clear and moist in studies, researcher says

May 07, 2009: Creon, a Pancreatic Enzyme Substitute, Approved
Derived from pig pancreas

April 22, 2009: Double-Lung Transplant Better for Long-Term Survival
But finding is controversial, since bilateral procedure could halve number of recipients

March 20, 2009: Insights Give New Hope Against Cystic Fibrosis
Behavior of certain white blood cells may hold key to treatment, scientists say

February 25, 2009: Study Pinpoints New Gene for Cystic Fibrosis
Variant can affect disease severity, experts say

December 16, 2008: Scientists Spot Key to Cystic Fibrosis Infections
Targeting pigments in mucus could fight deadly bacteria in lungs

December 05, 2008: Aggressive Therapy May Stem CF Progression in Infants
Treating cystic fibrosis in first 6 months appears most effective, Australian study finds

November 21, 2008: Estrogen May Explain Why Women With Cystic Fibrosis Suffer More
Study found high levels of hormone worsened respiratory disease

October 13, 2008: Vitamin D Guidelines Too Low for Cystic Fibrosis Kids
Study says deficiency persists even after weekly doses up to 3 times recommended amount

September 26, 2008: Researchers Develop Pig Model for Cystic Fibrosis
Now they can track disease progression as it happens, something not possible in humans

August 21, 2008: Experimental Drug Shows Early Promise Against Cystic Fibrosis
The molecule causes flawed gene to work properly, researchers say