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I often wonder if my parents realize how much I appreciate them. Last week, they showed up for yet another medical procedure. Those who call me a “hero” overlook my parents, who are always by my side. My parents are my caregivers. They live five hours away, but will…
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First Wave BioPharma has filed two new patents related to adrulipase, a yeast-derived enzyme that the company is developing to treat exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). One application is related to dosage forms, methods of treatment, and manufacturing methods for the investigational medication. This includes a…
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has awarded up to $3.5 million to Aceragen to support the clinical development of ACG-701, an investigational antibiotic to treat pulmonary exacerbations in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). “We appreciate the generous support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and are looking forward to…
The European Commission has expanded its approval of Kaftrio (ivacaftor/tezacaftor/elexacaftor), in combination with Kalydeco (ivacaftor), to treat children with cystic fibrosis (CF) as young as 6 who have the most common type of CF-causing mutation. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the U.K. approved a similar expansion.
Peptilogics has won an award to conduct research for two antibacterial peptides as a first-line therapy to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis (CF). According to a press release, the award, by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, will support further preclinical research of…
Columnist Kristin Entler disagrees with a common idea being expressed that there’s nothing we can do to avoid contracting COVID-19.
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