Cystic Fibrosis in Focus

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Date Title & Description Contributors
2020-02-06

  An In-Depth Look at the Evolution of Cystic Fibrosis Treatments

Host: Paul Doghramji, MD Guest: Gregory Sawicki, MD, MPH Even though there currently isn’t a cure for cystic fibrosis, there may finally be hope on the horizon for the more than 70,000 people around the world who are living with this debilitatin...
2020-02-06

  An In-Depth Look at the Evolution of Cystic Fibrosis Treatments

Host: Paul Doghramji, MD Guest: Gregory Sawicki, MD, MPH Even though there currently isn’t a cure for cystic fibrosis, there may finally be hope on the horizon for the more than 70,000 people around the world who are living with this debilitatin...
2020-02-06

  An In-Depth Look at the Evolution of Cystic Fibrosis Treatments

Host: Paul Doghramji, MD Guest: Gregory Sawicki, MD, MPH Even though there currently isn’t a cure for cystic fibrosis, there may finally be hope on the horizon for the more than 70,000 people around the world who are living with this debilitatin...
2016-12-12

  Cystic Fibrosis: The Essential Role of Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Patient Care

Host: John J. Russell, MD Guest: Suzanne Michel, MPH, RD, LDN Approximately 85-90% of patients with Cystic Fibrosis suffer from pancreatic insufficiency since birth, which significantly complicates the disease and adversely affects both quality of li...
2016-11-22

  Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis

Host: John J. Russell, MD Guest: Patrick Flume, MD Nontuberculous mycobacteria infection of the lung (a.k.a. NTM lung disease) is becoming increasingly common. In this activity, we are going to discuss how patients are evaluated and treated, as well ...
2016-11-11

  Chronic Care Challenges with Cystic Fibrosis

Host: Barnett Mennen, MD Guest: Peter J. Mogayzel, Jr, MD, PhD, MBA This activity discusses the etiology of cystic fibrosis lung disease, the current clearance approaches and the role CFTR modulator therapy in the treatment of cystic fibrosis lung di...
2016-10-26

  Lung Transplantation for Cystic Fibrosis

Host: Barnett Mennen, MD Guest: Denis Hadjiliadis, MD, MHS, PhD Lung Transplantation is often considered for patients with cystic fibrosis. In this activity, we will discuss how patients are evaluated and listed, common complications, medications tha...
2016-10-25

  Mental Health Screening: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Guidelines and Specific Recommendations: The Benefits and Risks

Host: Barnett Mennen, MD Guest: Erin McElroy Barker, LCSW Patients with cystic fibrosis and their families are at a higher risk for mental health issues which have been associated with other complications. In this activity, Ms. McElroy Barker will di...
2016-09-29

  Rationale for Performing Airway Clearance for Patients with Cystic Fibrosis

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Robert L. Zanni, MD, CPI Airway clearance is the primary therapy for patients with cystic fibrosis. In this activity, Dr. Zanni will discuss the rationale for performing airway clearance, as well as current mechanical...
2016-08-01

  Journal of Cystic Fibrosis: Efficacy and Safety of Levofloxacin Inhalation Solution (APT-1026) in Stable Cystic Fibrosis Patients

A phase 3, multi-center, multinational, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of levofloxacin inhalation solution (APT-1026) in stable cystic fibrosis patients. Flume PA, VanDevanter DR, Morgan EE, Dudle...