The incidence of infection by Mycobacterium abscessus is increasing in patients with cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive ...

cystic fibrosis often leads to permanent lung damage. Researchers have discovered that the disease causes changes in the immune system early in life, presumably even in ... New Screening Device ...

Co-infection with the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Mycobacterium abscessus, two common lung pathogens, can suppress ...

National Jewish Health researchers with the Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories have developed a molecular diagnostic test ...

In a small study, CF patients treated with the therapy saw a reduction in multidrug-resistant lung bacteria and improved lung ...

The incidence of infection by Mycobacterium abscessus, is increasing in patients with cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD ...

May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month - learn about this genetic condition causing thick mucus and organ damage.

Advanced cystic fibrosis makes even simple things like walking or ... Mucus buildup can lead to damage, blockages and ...

Researchers have developed next-generation rifamycin analogs that effectively kill both replicating and nonreplicating Mycobacterium abscessus while minimizing drug-drug interactions. Lead candidates ...

Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) as an infant, Francesca Mizzi has spent her life navigating the daily challenges of CF, but her story is one of strength, and a refusal to let her condition define ...

Robb rolled out the red carpet once again to honor two of their own students. May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness month, and ...