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    CF Foundation plans Great Strides event 29 Jan 2006
    The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will host a fundraiser, Great Strides, May 6 at Oak Grove Park in Fargo. The event is organized and ...
    - In-Forum (subscription),

    Winning in a walk 29 Jan 2006
    I have two daughters. The youngest is 19. When she was in preschool, back in 1990, there was a boy in her class with cystic fibrosis. ...
    - Sun-Sentinel.com,

    Inqlings | NJ jar suit seeks Phila. venue 29 Jan 2006
    Howard Eskin, the WIP-AM (610) talker, raised $40,200 from sales of his new bobblehead doll, and Magee Rehabilitation, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Terri ...
    - philly.com,

    Son's death brings together two women 29 Jan 2006
    Barbara's 23-year-old son, Chad, was killed in a car accident 3 1/2 years ago, and Merle, 42, who had cystic fibrosis, received both of his lungs in a ...
    - San Diego Union Tribune,

    Shreveport man waits for new liver transplant 29 Jan 2006
    But Randy Thomas is not a drinker of alcohol. Alpha-1 has the same gene frequency as cystic fibrosis, explained Dr. David Dies. ...
    - Shreveport Times,

    Guitartown finale approaches 29 Jan 2006
    Proceeds will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, The District, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and United Way of Nashville. ...
    - Robertson County Times,

    Advocates Argue For Cystic Fibrosis Screening Jan 27, 2006
    ...advocates called on state lawmakers Friday to set aside five million dollars a year to screen newborn babies for the devastating genetic disease cystic fibrosis ...
    - KTVU.com,

    CT scan risks in cystic fibrosis likely to rise Jan 27, 2006
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The increased cancer risk from annual CT scanning of patients with cystic fibrosis is currently modest, but will become more ...
    - Reuters.uk,

    New treatment for cystic fibrosis patients Jan 26, 2006
    ISLAMABAD: Scientists have discovered a new therapy for lung problems associated with cystic fibrosis that they say may reduce the use of antibiotics. ...
    - PakTribune.com,

    Cystic Fibrosis Jan 26, 2006
    Cystic Fibrosis is the most common fatal hereditary disease in the country. It is characterized by the production of excessive, thick ...
    - KTEN,

    UNC says cystic fibrosis drug shows promise Jan 26, 2006
    North Carolina at Chapel Hill has helped develop what they believe is an effective and inexpensive treatment for lung problems associated with cystic fibrosis. ...
    - Raleigh Triangle Business Journal,

    New hope for cystic fibrosis patients Jan 21, 2006
    By Helen Fields. In cystic fibrosis, a defective gene lets mucus collect in the lungs, making them vulnerable to infection—which causes lung damage. ...
    - U.S. News & World Report

    Inhaling salt mist helps cystic fibrosis patients Jan 25, 2006
    Another study from the Cystic Fibrosis Research and Treatment Centre at the University of North Carolina in the US found that patients who inhaled a 7% saline ...
    - News-Medical.net,

    Salty mist may ease cystic fibrosis Jan 23, 2006
    Mists of inhaled saltwater can reduce the pus and infection that fills the airways of cystic fibrosis sufferers, although side effects include a nasty coughing ...
    - Los Angeles Times,

    Salt Water Treatment Effective for Cystic Fibrosis Jan 18, 2006
    18 - Salt water, one of the world's most plentiful commodities, can improve mucus clearance and lung function in patients with cystic fibrosis -- a goal that ...
    - CNN

    Studies look to sea for cystic fibrosis treatment Jan 18, 2006
    By Peggy Peck. Surfers chasing waves off the coast of Australia gave researchers a clue to a cheap, effective treatment for cystic fibrosis. ...
    - CNN

    Saltwater therapy helps ease cystic fibrosis Jan 18, 2006
    Patients with cystic fibrosis, a rare disorder that damages the lungs, have reported feeling better after surfing, says Mark Elkins, a researcher at Sydney's ...
    - USA Today

    Saline Solution Helps Cystic Fibrosis Patients Breathe Easier Jan 18, 2006
    18 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers believe they've found a way to clear the thick mucus from the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis so they will be less ...
    - Forbes

    Cystic fibrosis therapy advance Jan 18, 2006
    Researchers have discovered a highly promising treatment for lung problems associated with the deadly condition cystic fibrosis. ...
    - BBC News,

    Salty spray could treat cystic fibrosis Jan 19, 2006
    People with cystic fibrosis may soon be treated with a salt water spray to ease their condition after a study found it to be highly effective. ...
    - Daily Mail - UK,

    Inhaled saline improves cystic fibrosis lungs Jan 18, 2006
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with cystic fibrosis suffer from mucus build-up in the lungs that makes breathing difficult, but investigators now report ...
    - Reuters.uk,

    Salt water mist better for cystic fibrosis - study Jan 18, 2006
    BOSTON (Reuters) - Mists of inhaled salt water can reduce the pus and infection that fills the airways of cystic fibrosis sufferers, although side effects ...
    - Malaysia Star,

    New treatment for cystic fibrosis patients Jan 18, 2006
    NEW YORK: Scientists have discovered a new therapy for lung problems associated with cystic fibrosis that they say may reduce the use of antibiotics. ...
    - Times of India,

    Vertex extends cystic fibrosis research collaboration Jan 13, 2006
    Biotech firm Vertex Pharmaceuticals and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics have extended their research collaboration aimed at furthering the ...
    - Pharmaceutical Business Review

    Cystic Fibrosis Advance Shows Promise Jan 18, 2006
    Jan. 18, 2006 -- The newest treatment for cystic fibrosis is a breath of fresh air for patients hoping to reduce flare-ups while saving money. ...
    - WebMD

    Inexpensive Breakthrough Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis Involving ... Jan 19, 2006
    Scientists may have discovered a breakthrough treatment for cystic fibrosis (CF). The treatment is inexpensive, safe and easy to do. ...
    - Best Syndication,

    Effective, Cheap Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease Jan 19, 2006
    ...have identified what they believe is a simple, effective and inexpensive treatment to reduce lung problems associated with cystic fibrosis, the leading fatal ...
    - DG News

    Saltwater Might Reduce Cystic Fibrosis Lung Problems Jan 18, 2006
    Researchers have identified what they believe is a simple, effective and inexpensive treatment to reduce lung problems associated with cystic fibrosis, or CF. ...
    - NBC6.net,

    Saline Solution Helps Cystic Fibrosis Patients Breathe Easier Jan 18, 2006
    18 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers believe they've found a way to clear the thick mucus from the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis so they will be less ...
    - HealthCentral.com

    Salty spray may help cystic fibrosis sufferers Jan 20, 2006
    A concentrated salt water spray may be able to provide some relief to people with cystic fibrosis, scientists have found. The Australian ...
    - DeHavilland,

    Salty Solution Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Jan 18, 2006
    ...(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Inhaling a salty solution may help cystic fibrosis patients avoid some of the lung problems associated with the disease, reveals a new ...
    - Ivanhoe,

    New Therapy Discovered By Scientists For Cystic Fibrosis Jan 19, 2006
    A new therapy has been discovered by scientists for lung problems which are associated with cystic fibrosis that they say may reduce the use of antibiotics. ...
    - MedIndia,

    UNC Study: Saline Solution Safe Treatment For Cystic Fibrosis Jan 18, 2006
    RALEIGH, NC -- Twenty-year-old Louisa Chrisco went to North Carolina State University to further her future, but cystic fibrosis has always threatened to cut ...
    - WRAL.com,

    Salty spray for cystic fibrosis (20.01.06) Jan 20, 2006
    A concentrated saltwater spray may be able to provide some relief to people with cystic fibrosis, scientists have found. The Australian ...
    - Age Concern England,

    Salt water treatment for cystic fibrosis both effective and cheap Jan 19, 2006
    ...half a world apart, have identified what they believe is a simple, effective and inexpensive treatment to reduce lung problems associated with cystic fibrosis. ...
    - News-Medical.net,

    Cystic fibrosis Jan 19, 2006
    7's Christa Delcamp has more. A staple of the sea, may hold the key to helping clear the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients, like 22 year old Jenny Bailey. ...
    - WHDH-TV,

    Health Alert: Inhaled saltwater treatment for cystic fibrosis Jan 18, 2006
    ...(National-NBC) Jan. 18, 2006 - A staple of the sea may hold the key to helping clear the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients like 22-year-old Jenny Bailey. ...
    - WIS,

    Treatment Shows Long-term Benefits For Cystic Fibrosis Patients Jan 23, 2006
    ...that inhaling hypertonic saline, a water-based concentrated salt solution, could provide long-term benefits for lung health in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    First dry powder inhalation antibiotic for cystic fibrosis Jan 4, 2006
    ...antibiotics, is now conducting phase III trials on a new dry powder antibiotic formulation which promises to change the lives of cystic fibrosis sufferers by ...
    - In-PharmaTechnologist.com,

    Vertex Gets Cystic Fibrosis Extension Jan 12, 2006
    ...said Thursday that it has entered an extended drug development deal with Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Inc., a nonprofit drug development arm of the ...
    - MSN Money

    Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Study Patients Show Less Lung Function ... Jan 1, 2006
    Although cystic fibrosis patients in clinical trials had more severe illness, worse lung function, a lower weight level and more respiratory infection than non ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics ... Jan 12, 2006
    ...and BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics ... Jan 12, 2006
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 12 /CNW/ -- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc. ...
    - CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse),

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics ... Jan 12, 2006
    ...and BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 12, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc. ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    Tm Bioscience Cystic Fibrosis test now has CE mark Jan 11, 2006
    Corporation (Toronto, Ontario; TSX: TMC), a leader in the commercial genetic testing market, today announced that its Tag-It(TM) Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Kit now ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Study Patients Show Less Lung Function ... Jan 2, 2006
    NEW YORK, NY -- January 2, 2006 -- Although cystic fibrosis patients in clinical trials had more severe illness, worse lung function, a lower weight level and ...
    - DG News

    Cystic fibrosis services to receive additional funding Jan 6, 2006
    The Department of Health is to provide nearly E5 million in additional funding this year for the development of cystic fibrosis services. ...
    - Irish Medical News,

    BJ's Restaurants Inc. Donates $250,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis ... Jan 17, 2006
    HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2006--BJ's Restaurants Inc. (Nasdaq:BJRI), a long-time supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    Liver transplant may not be indicated for cystic fibrosis patients ... Jan 1, 2006
    A study on patients with cystic fibrosis who have had abnormal bleeding from ruptured blood vessels in the esophagus ( variceal hemorrhage ) as a result of ...
    - Xagena.it,

    Effort begins to detect cystic fibrosis early Dec 28, 2005
    Another doctor's appointment led to another trip to the emergency room that eventually -- finally -- led to a diagnosis: Francheska has cystic fibrosis. ...
    - Seattle Post Intelligencer

    Nine-Year-Old Writes Book About Cystic Fibrosis Jan 5, 2006
    Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects more than 30,000 children and adults across the nation, but many people don't understand exactly what the disease is. ...
    - WKYT,

    Bay Street supports Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust Fund Dec 30, 2005
    Bay Street will be hosting a number of events in the coming year in an effort to raise funds for the UK Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust Fund. ...
    - Malta Independent,

    Aubuchon event helps cystic fibrosis Jan 9, 2006
    ...store manager. Proceeds from this year’s event in Nashua will help raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Aubuchon Hardware ...
    - Nashua Telegraph (subscription),

    Sonny Burgess Video 'Jesus And Bartenders' Picked Up By GAC Jan 27, 2006
    Sonny and his band will provide the kick off entertainment at American Airlines Celebrity Ski benefiting Cystic Fibrosis, March 2, 2006 in Vail, Colorado (http ...
    - Top40-Charts.com,

    Lung transplants­a good news story Jan 27, 2006
    Says Dr Egan: "The most common indications for a lung transplant are emphysema, a condition known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and cystic fibrosis. ...
    - Irish Health,

    On-the-go mother of 8 loved to write Jan 28, 2006
    ...the former Indianapolis Times. She also was executive director of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Indiana Chapter. When the Dutton ...
    - Indianapolis Star,

    Atrial Natriuretic Peptide modulates CFTR chloride channel ... Jan 27, 2006
    The cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) is one of the most intensively investigated Cl - channel. Different ...
    - Journal of Endocrinology

    USA. New York native captures championship in Bakers Bay Marsh ... Jan 28, 2006
    ...fly division championship. The event, like all Redbone Celebrity Tournaments, benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Dixon also ...
    - BYM News (press release),

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics ... Jan 12, 2006
    12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX - News) and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc. ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Junior: Optimist leader working hard for community Jan 25, 2006
    One of his most successful ideas for the club has been organizing a drive for cystic fibrosis. "My mom went to high school with ...
    - Henderson Gleaner,

    Foundation makes Disney wish a reality Jan 24, 2006
    Mali, a third-grader at Hilldale, was 18 months old when he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease ...
    - Muskogee Daily Phoenix,

    Twins inspire drama student at Page Jan 22, 2006
    But they're also among nearly 30,000 Americans with cystic fibrosis. ... Parrish, a drama student, wanted to educate others about cystic fibrosis through the play. ...
    - Greensboro News Record,

    PTC Therapeutics Initiates Phase 2 Study of PTC124 in Duchenne ... Jan 27, 2006
    ...is a novel, orally administered drug that targets nonsense mutations and is being investigated initially as a treatment for DMD and cystic fibrosis (CF), with ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Double Lung Transplant Recipient Hopes To Be An Inspiration With ... Jan 23, 2006
    A 12 year old girl is told she needs a double lung transplant due to Cystic Fibrosis. Now, at age 26, she hopes to be an inspiration ...
    - PR Web (press release),

    Vertex and CFFT extends CF collaboration Jan 17, 2006
    17/01/2006 - Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics have extended their research collaboration initiated in May 2000, in which CFFT ...
    - DrugResearcher.com,

    PATIENTS SNARLED IN MEDICARE MESS Jan 26, 2006
    Sacramento resident Randi Sanford, 50, who has cystic fibrosis, had to go without the antibiotic infusions she needed to fight an infection because the new ...
    - San Francisco Chronicle,

    Harveys Rotorua Put in the K’s for Cystic Fibrosi Jan 18, 2006
    ...in the kilometres will replace showing people around ‘open homes’ for the staff at Harveys next Saturday as they help to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis. ...
    - Scoop.co.nz (press release),

    ID theft ring hits county Jan 28, 2006
    French said she and her husband Roger have an 18-year-old son with Cystic Fibrosis and with the burden of his medical care, the couple lives paycheck to ...
    - The Union of Grass Valley,

    "Building a Better Community Through Communication" Jan 28, 2006
    ...as her fund raising efforts for local charities including raising money for Lungs for George, a New Gloucester Fire Fighter who suffers from cystic fibrosis. ...
    - Gray News,

    Cows to milk, triathlon to complete, no worries Jan 26, 2006
    ...also be able to get involved in the Harvey's "K's for Kids" 5km walk and run around the lake, with all money raised going to the Cystic Fibrosis Association to ...
    - The Daily Post,

    A ''new" treatment found for nausea after surgery Jan 22, 2006
    In patients with cystic fibrosis, airways in the lungs become dehydrated and clogged with mucous, leading to dangerous infections and limited life expectancies ...
    - Boston Globe,

    Ellie inspires Army pole-lug challenge Jan 20, 2006
    ...are to take on a hefty charity challenge when they lug a 100-kilo telegraph pole for 10 miles in a stunt inspired by a little girl battling cystic fibrosis. ...
    - Scarborough Today,

    Bio-IT Briefs Jan 16, 2006
    By Staff, Bio-IT World. January 17, 2006 | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Inc. (CFFT) announced ...
    - Bio-IT World,

    Rochester Americans vs. Albany River Rats Review Jan 13, 2006
    Kyle Schuhart, the Cystic Fibrosis Ambassador of Hope, will participate in a ceremonial puck drop before the game. The Amerks Celebrity ...
    - SportzDomain.com

    Special Home Makeover Jan 15, 2006
    ...told KOLD. Three years ago, Lauren and her family showed us what life was like with a family member battling Cystic Fibrosis. Her ...
    - KOLD-TV,

    Weekend TV Show Preview Jan 26, 2006
    Former NFL quarterback and sports commentator Boomer Esiason says he would gladly give up his football legacy to defeat a far greater adversary, cystic fibrosis ...
    - MarketWatch

    Traders jump at signs of Aviva bid for the Pru Jan 26, 2006
    ...this week Osmetech, which recently appointed Hoare Govett as its broker, received American regulatory clearance for its cystic fibrosis carrier detection test. ...
    - Guardian Unlimited,

    Volley 4 CF raises Lm152 Jan 20, 2006
    ...period was the Volleyfest, this year known as Volley4CF, due to the fact that this activity was held to collect funds to sponsor the Cystic Fibrosis Trust’s ...
    - Malta Independent,

    Chipotle Stock Price Doubles In 1st Day Of Trading Jan 26, 2006
    The company, which is developing treatments for cystic fibrosis and growth hormone deficiency, sold 7 million shares at the midpoint of its price range set by ...
    - CattleNetwork.com,

    WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH £100M? Jan 26, 2006
    ...again. "I'd give £10million to the cystic fibrosis charity, £5million to the NSPCC, and £5million to Breast Cancer Research. ...
    - Mirror.co.uk,

    State closes day care, citing repeat breaches Jan 27, 2006
    ...have been at the center for about two years, said she’s had no doubts about their care — even when it came to her 4-year-old son, who has cystic fibrosis. ...
    - Colorado Springs Gazette,

    Catholic School in Jeopardy of Closing Jan 25, 2006
    ...open another two years. That is the dream of 12-year-old, Thommy Geromichalos. Tommy has cystic fibrosis. He recently asked the ...
    - 6abc.com,

    Gil Spencer: Would school vouchers have made a difference? Jan 25, 2006
    Well, it’s easy to see from whom Tommy Geromichalos gets his optimism. For the parent of two kids with cystic fibrosis, he sure has a sunny outlook. ...
    - The Delaware County Times,

    Around Waltham Jan 22, 2006
    The Waltham Cystic Fibrosis Committee will have its 16th annual Oldies Night on Saturday, Jan. 28, 8 pm to 12:30 am, at the American ...
    - Daily News Tribune,

    'Cheap, effective' treatment for CF Jan 19, 2006
    ...of scientists have identified what they believe is a simple, effective and inexpensive treatment to reduce the lung problems associated with cystic fibrosis. ...
    - Irish Health,

    Province of Nova Scotia Opens Ottawa Office Jan 17, 2006
    He has served as chair of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, as well as president of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the International Cystic ...
    - Halifax Live,

    Keegan: The real Dream Team Jan 26, 2006
    Dubois, who never let cystic fibrosis slow her down as an athlete or student, ran cross country and track at Oklahoma University. ...
    - Lawrence Journal World,

    Comedy show coming to Prescott February 25 Jan 26, 2006
    Art Hitsman at 925-1315. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Published in Section A, page ...
    - Brockville Recorder and Times,

    Taking care of people at home Jan 22, 2006
    Carole Griego of Paradise Valley has a specific need for a home care giver. Her daughter, Jennifer, 4, has cystic fibrosis and requires regular treatment. ...
    - East Valley Tribune,

    Breathe in nice and easy Jan 25, 2006
    ...stroke, low birth weight, spontaneous abortion, negative effects on the development of cognition and behaviour, exacerbation of cystic fibrosis and cervical ...
    - Barbados Advocate,

    PTC Therapeutics Begins Phase 2 Studies for Muscular Dystrophy ... Jan 27, 2006
    Called PTC124, the orally administered drug targets nonsense mutations and is being investigated initially as a treatment for DMD and cystic fibrosis, with the ...
    - Business New Jersey (subscription),

    Her dream's here to stay Jan 23, 2006
    ...year. Rachael, 11, has cystic fibrosis, a multisystem, life-shortening disease that requires invasive therapy virtually every day. ...
    - Boston Globe,

    Inspirational woman dies of cystic fibrosis at age 28 23 Nov 2005
    Sierra D'Ambrosi's respiratory system failed her in her sleep Friday. The cystic fibrosis the Cave Creek woman battled her whole life had overcome her. ...
    - Arizona Republic,

    New ATM lobby wants review of medicine subsidy process 23 Nov 2005
    The coalition incorporates groups representing people with Alzheimers, Arthritis, Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Haemophilia, Multiple Sclerosis ...
    - Radio New Zealand,

    Girl OK after rare transplants 23 Nov 2005
    School junior Lauren Edwards, 16, received one lung lobe from her father and another from her stepfather, to replace her own lungs, diseased by cystic fibrosis ...
    - Arizona Daily Star,

    Calendar girl raising funds to find a cure 23 Nov 2005
    BLACKPOOL tot Tamzin Truman is a real pin-up girl. The two-year-old is starring in the Cystic Fibrosis Trust's charity 2006 calendar as the face of January. ...
    - Blackpool Today,

    Local Sports Briefs 23 Nov 2005
    The Turkey Trot was created as a fund-raiser for the late Missy White, a family friend who had cystic fibrosis and required a double lung transplant, according ...
    - Caledonian Record,

    WOW Turkey shoot 23 Nov 2005
    ...couple. Proceeds will go to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in honor of Zachary Chestnut, who was diagnosed at age 10 months. ...
    - Loris Scene,

    Pharmac reviews high-cost drugs 23 Nov 2005
    ...governmental health organisations, including Alzheimers New Zealand, Arthritis New Zealand, the Cancer Society, Aids Foundation and Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand ...
    - Stuff.co.nz,

    Innovative Research Set To Push Boundaries Of Cancer Care 23 Nov 2005
    ...that an opportunistic bacterium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, that grows in the soil and marshes but is often found in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients, may ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    TM Bioscience completes US $9 million convertible note 23 Nov 2005
    The Company's Tag-It(TM) Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Kit is the first multiplexed human disease genotyping test to be cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Medicine lobby group launched 23 Nov 2005
    The coalition incorporates groups representing sufferers of Alzheimer's, arthritis, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, epilepsy, haemophilia, multiple sclerosis ...
    - TVNZ,

    Treasures in the Trash 23 Nov 2005
    ...there." Sharp and a few microRNA researchers have founded Alnylam Pharmaceuticals to invent RNA-based drugs to treat Parkinson's, cystic fibrosis and spinal ...
    - Forbes

    Cynthia R. Head 23 Nov 2005
    In recent years, Helen has been a supporter of many humanitarian causes, including the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Humane Society of Nevada and St. ...
    - Reno Gazette Journal,

    Grieving girl's book of poems 23 Nov 2005
    ...just 30. Her uncle, Sharon's brother, 29-year- old Gary Taylor, suffered from cystic fibrosis and died in November, 2003. Her grandmother ...
    - ic Huddersfield.co.uk,

    Screening for Abnormal Embryos Offers Couples Hope After ... 23 Nov 2005
    Also using the procedure are couples who are carriers of single-gene disorders like cystic fibrosis, fragile X and Tay-Sachs disease. ...
    - Spartanburg Herald Journal (subscription),

    Xyrem (Sodium Oxybate) Receives FDA Approval for the Treatment of ... 23 Nov 2005
    Narcolepsy is as widespread as Parkinson's Disease or multiple sclerosis and more prevalent than cystic fibrosis, but it is less well known. ...
    - DG News

    Cystic fibrosis screening urged Nov 20, 2005
    Australian couples planning to conceive should have access to cystic fibrosis screening under Medicare, medical experts say. One ...
    - The Age (subscription),

    Call to fund cystic fibrosis testing Nov 20, 2005
    AUSTRALIAN couples planning to conceive a baby should have access to cystic fibrosis screening under Medicare, medical experts say. ...
    - The Age (subscription),

    Preschoolers raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Nov 18, 2005
    On Halloween day, students participated in a special musical chairs fundraiser to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. They raised more than $1,500. ...
    - Stoughton Journal,

    For the young, cystic fibrosis isn’ta death sentence anymore Nov 8, 2005
    ...particular problem. Cystic fibrosis, the most common lifeshortening, inherited disease among whites, exemplifies this principle. For ...
    - Columbus Dispatch (subscription),

    Benefit set for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Nov 9, 2005
    By The Advocate food staff. "The Baton Rouge Wine Opener," presented by Price LeBlanc Lexus to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, will be held from 7 pm to ...
    - 2TheAdvocate,

    Bowling fundraiser aids cystic fibrosis Nov 11, 2005
    MONTROSE - High school senior Mary Garcia was born a year after her sister died of cystic fibrosis at the age of 9, after a short life packed full of laughter ...
    - Los Angeles Daily News,

    Barry Manilow to Perform Vegas Benefit Concert for Cystic Fibrosis ... Nov 9, 2005
    ...headlines at the Las Vegas Hilton with "Manilow: Music and Passion" through 2007, will perform a special benefit concert for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at ...
    - AScribe

    Understanding Cystic Fibrosis Nov 2, 2005
    Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that causes severe lung damage and nutritional problems in children. Years ago children ...
    - ABC News

    Fewer children being born with cystic fibrosis Oct 28, 2005
    The number of children born with cystic fibrosis has fallen sharply since Canadian researchers discovered the genetic cause of the debilitating disease in 1989 ...
    - Globe and Mail,

    Cystic Fibrosis 101 Oct 25, 2005
    ...(JND) - Cystic fibrosis (CF), also called mucoviscidosis, is an autosomal recessive hereditary disease of the exocrine glands. It ...
    - juiceenewsdaily,

    Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Renews with Merkle to Advance Donor ... Nov 1, 2005
    ...merklenet.com), a leading database marketing agency, announced that it has signed a new contract with its long-time client, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF ...
    - TMCnet

    Little Evidence Behind Bronchodilator Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis Oct 26, 2005
    Little evidence exists to support the widespread use of bronchodilators to treat children and adults with cystic fibrosis, according to a new systematic review ...
    - innovations report,

    Swing-jazz duo plays cystic fibrosis benefit Oct 27, 2005
    ...to be part of the 21st annual Karen’s Climb Foundation fundraiser, an event held each fall to help people with the lung condition cystic fibrosis and their ...
    - Nashua Telegraph,

    Tower Bank to lend lobby for cystic fibrosis wine-tasting benefit Oct 26, 2005
    Opener. This event is part of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s national wine-tasting series, with a goal of raising $65,000 locally. ...
    - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,

    A Lexington Family Battles Cystic Fibrosis Oct 24, 2005
    LEXINGTON - Cystic Fibrosis is a fatal genetic disease. It affects hundreds of thousands of people in the United States each year. ...
    - WLTX.com,

    Running, cycling young battlers show cystic fibrosis who's boss Oct 30, 2005
    When doctors told Dawn Hope and Ray Bland that their six-week-old son, Finn, had cystic fibrosis neither knew what the illness was. ...
    - Hawke's Bay Today,

    Merkle Extends Work With Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Nov 1, 2005
    ...renewed its relationship with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with a new contract to support the implementation of the nonprofit's donor campaigns. ...
    - DM News,

    Cystic fibrosis fund-raiser reaches its $20,000 target Oct 29, 2005
    ...to take up some form of exercise on a regular basis," Mr Ferguson said as he and 40 supporters of 12-year-old West Launceston cystic fibrosis sufferer Meg ...
    - Tasmania Examiner,

    Harveys Hawke’s Bay Raises $5,000 for Cystic Fibro Nov 20, 2005
    November 2005: A record number of starters at the recent Harveys Hawke’s Bay annual Charity Duathlon in Napier, produced a record figure for Cystic Fibrosis. ...
    - Scoop.co.nz (press release),

    Take test for deadly gene, parents urged Nov 21, 2005
    Doctors have called for couples to be screened for the gene linked to cystic fibrosis, saying it could reduce incidence of the disease by up to 70 per cent ...
    - Sydney Morning Herald (subscription),

    Tranel ready for nationals Nov 20, 2005
    Tranel, a captain on the 2005 Cornhusker squad, has had cystic fibrosis her entire life. ... I just use my running to help with my cystic fibrosis. ...
    - Grand Island Independent,

    Cystic fibrosis screening urged Nov 20, 2005
    By Janelle Miles. Australian couples planning to conceive should have access to cystic fibrosis screening under Medicare, medical experts say. ...
    - Seven.com.au,

    Redbone Championship to be Decided at Series finale, Dec. 1-4 Nov 22, 2005
    ...of Seamaster fly reels, the Superfly has gotten fly-rodders more involved in the Redbones and the cause they support -- finding a cure for cystic fibrosis. ...
    - FishingWorld.com,

    Little Ben is a calendar babe Nov 16, 2005
    LITTLE Benjamin Hughes is doing his bit to promote a brighter future for children with cystic fibrosis. The 14-month-old appears ...
    - Cambridge Evening News,

    Little Evidence Behind Bronchodilator Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis Oct 26, 2005
    October 26, 2005 -- Little evidence exists to support the widespread use of bronchodilators to treat children and adults with cystic fibrosis, according to a ...
    - DG News

    Cystic fibrosis, little evidence exists to support the widespread ... Oct 31, 2005
    Little evidence exists to support the widespread use of bronchodilators to treat children and adults with cystic fibrosis. “ Recurrent ...
    - Xagena.it,

    Study shows cystic fibrosis gene mutation a risk factor for young ... Oct 23, 2005
    ...developing pancreatic cancer at a young age (under 60) to be twice as high for people who carry a mutation of the gene that causes cystic fibrosis, compared to ...
    - News-Medical.net,

    Bronchitol Granted Orphan Drug Status in Europe Nov 14, 2005
    ...today that the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has granted Orphan designation to the company's product Bronchitol(TM), for the treatment of cystic fibrosis. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    The charity fright night Nov 16, 2005
    He is hoping to raise up to £1,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, as his three-year-old grandson Callum suffers from the disease, which causes organs to fail ...
    - North Devon Gazette & Advertiser,

    Homemade by the Hooters Girls Nov 18, 2005
    Hooters Girls from Oklahoma, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas will be auctioning off homemade items on eBay to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis and the ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    The Problem With an Almost-Perfect Genetic World Nov 20, 2005
    Because such tests often lead to abortions, people with conditions from mental disability to cystic fibrosis may find their numbers dwindling. ...
    - New York Times,

    Helping Josh Serne Nov 17, 2005
    The Tanya Hays print of seven-year-old Josh Serne is currently being auctioned on Ebay with proceeds going to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Serne's name. ...
    - Cycle News,

    Delta Phi Epsilon does well by doing good Nov 16, 2005
    Delta Phi Epsilon hosted their second annual pasta dinner in the Copley North function room, raising money to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation. ...
    - Vanguard Online (subscription),

    Art Print Signed By 65 Professional Racers Being Auctioned To ... Nov 17, 2005
    ...racers and racing personalities is currently being auctioned on eBay with the proceeds from the auction slated to go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in the ...
    - RoadracingWorld.com,

    NU's Tranel earns All-America status Nov 21, 2005
    Tranel, who runs 50 to 80 miles per week despite battling cystic fibrosis, was tied for 61st at the halfway mark before making her move past more than 30 ...
    - Lincoln Journal Star,

    Homemade by the Hooters Girls Nov 18, 2005
    Holiday Gifts to Support Cystic Fibrosis and the Ronald McDonald House ATLANTA, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- For 2 weeks, Hooters Girls ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Constipation Treatment Guide Nov 22, 2005
    While there are some medical causes of constipation, such as Hirschsprung's disease, cystic fibrosis and hypothyroidism, most children who are constipated are ...
    - About - News & Issues,

    Agreement reached in field-burning lawsuit Nov 15, 2005
    People with cystic fibrosis will be eligible for as much as $50,000, and those with asthma or other breathing problems will get up to $1,000 each. ...
    - kgw.com (subscription),

    Tucson teen has daring double-donor transplant Nov 18, 2005
    Struggling her entire life with lungs ravaged by cystic fibrosis that are now too weak to sustain her, Lauren very reluctantly called on her two beloved ...
    - FOX11AZ.com (subscription),

    Jenny's world Nov 9, 2005
    But Jenny doesn't just have the sniffles -- she has cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that causes the body to produce abnormally thick mucus that clogs the ...
    - Alamogordo Daily News,

    FreshAddress, Inc. Helps Paralyzed Veterans of America and other ... Nov 22, 2005
    ...performs email services for Fortune 1000 companies and major nonprofits including AT&T, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Easter Seals, Jo-Ann Stores, Nextel, Sandals ...
    - New Age Media Concepts (press release)

    Turmeric shows promise in fighting, preventing cancer and other ... Nov 13, 2005
    ...mustard and Hindu priests' robes, has yet another life: It's a promising potential weapon against several cancers, Alzheimer's, cystic fibrosis, psoriasis and ...
    - Seattle Times,

    In Claire's Memory: CV Students "Bowl for Breath" Nov 17, 2005
    MONTROSE -- Students of local schools gathered at Montrose Bowl to raise money and awareness for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in memory of Claire E. Domino ...
    - Valley Sun,

    Charity rabbit hunt Nov 14, 2005
    The United Kennel Club registered dogs comprised one of five casts participating in a field trial Saturday that benefited Cystic Fibrosis research and ...
    - Corvallis Gazette Times,

    Patients, Industry and Lawmakers Seek to End SBA Bureaucratic ... Nov 9, 2005
    Suzanne R. Pattee, vice president of public policy and patient affairs at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, said, "We support this legislation so that all small ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Week in Greek Nov 14, 2005
    ...past week the Brothers of Pi Kappa Alpha teamed up with the sisters of Alpha Chi Omega in holding the first annual Baby Date Auction to benefit Cystic Fibrosis ...
    - New Hampshire (subscription),

    Beagle field trial to raise funds Nov 11, 2005
    Dog Association and the North West Valley Houndsmen are conducting a beagle dog field trial Saturday morning to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis research and ...
    - Corvallis Gazette Times,

    JAMES TO BE ON FUNDRAISING CALENDAR Nov 9, 2005
    James, two, is featured along with other youngsters from across the UK who suffer from cystic fibrosis. All money raised from the ...
    - Boston Standard,

    Through Loss Comes Gain Nov 1, 2005
    Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center held a special dedication ceremony in memory of three Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients. The ...
    - South Bay News,

    Fox 4 Anchors Patrick Nolan and Krista Fogelsong To Emcee Flame ... Nov 21, 2005
    ...also works with a number of charities -- including the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the ...
    - OurSports Central (press release),

    MOC plans homecoming Nov 16, 2005
    The Henderson Science Club and the Recreation Majors Club are jointly hosting a Cystic Fibrosis 2K walk and 5K run on Saturday morning at 8:30. ...
    - Goldsboro News Argus,

    Groups seek biotech funding reforms Nov 17, 2005
    Intronn, which develops RNA trans-splicing technologies, was forced to stop a promising cystic fibrosis research project and terminate the scientists involved. ...
    - Scientist,

    Sperm stem cells research provides exciting findings Nov 20, 2005
    ...of human sperm is not one of their goals, the researchers say it may be possible someday to correct genetic defects in humans - cystic fibrosis, for example ...
    - News-Medical.net,

    Scientists find germs may cooperate, act in unison Nov 21, 2005
    It grows in the lungs of cystic fibrosis sufferers and dolphins, causes various infections, lurks in biofilms that form on the inner surfaces of pipes and ...
    - Charleston Post Courier (subscription),

    Christ the King is Blue Ribbon Nov 16, 2005
    ...as part of its CREON Family Scholarship program. Foote, who has had cystic fibrosis since childhood, is a freshman at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. ...
    - Lexington Herald Leader,

    "Coya Come Home" becomes fall TV-movie Nov 21, 2005
    ...an appointee of the powerful Agricultural Committee, among other things, acquired a million dollar appropriation to fund cystic fibrosis research, initiated ...
    - Norway.org,

    Patients' art raises money, hopes at UK Nov 20, 2005
    ..."She was thrilled," said Melissa Chambers, Grae's mother. "She thought it was so cool." Grae was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was five months old.
    - Kykernel.com (subscription),

    Company acquires rights to noninvasive prenatal diagnostic ... Nov 20, 2005
    ...genetic diagnostic testing on fetal nucleic acids derived from plasma or serum, which includes tests such as cystic fibrosis, hemoglobinopathies (sickle cell ...
    - TMCnet

    Hunting trip soooo much fun Nov 20, 2005
    Claire, Wis. And Ashley Ambrose from Creswell, NC Ashley is one of the terminally ill hunters. She has cystic fibrosis. And of course ...
    - Shreveport Times,

    HEALTH CALENDAR Nov 20, 2005
    ...for studies in schizophrenia, depression, congestive heart failure, West Nile virus, HIV, renal transplant, epilepsy, type II diabetes, cystic fibrosis. ...
    - Kansas.com,

    Ask Questions Live Today for The Sandman and DDP Nov 20, 2005
    Doe for the International Wrestling Cartel World Title Match and is expected at the upcoming Queen City Clash in Charlotte, NC to benefit cystic fibrosis. ...
    - ProWrestling.com,

    Settlements proposed over field-burning Nov 14, 2005
    In the end, the $891,450 settlement with 70 North Idaho farmers won’t provide a fortune for many of the patients – those with cystic fibrosis will be ...
    - The Spokesman Review,

    Pharmaxis Ltd Completes $87 Million Capital Raising Nov 11, 2005
    Aridol is being developed for the management of asthma which affects 52 million people worldwide, Bronchitol for cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Johnnie Ray Day honors town's famous son Nov 10, 2005
    ...was born with cystic fibrosis and has managed to live as normal a life as he can manage right up through graduation from South Salem High in 2004. ...
    - Salem Statesman Journal,

    Diagnosis brings action: Therapies available for infants, adults ... Oct 31, 2005
    NEWBORN Dylan Thomas Ardres Seck, 9 pounds and growing, was diagnosed in his mother's womb with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that causes the body to ...
    - Newark Star Ledger,

    EVENT TO TURN BANGERS INTO CASH Nov 3, 2005
    The Cystic Fibrosis Trust was today teaming up with the S&M Cafe in Brushfield Street, east London, to find the capital's biggest sausage fan while raising ...
    - Community Newswire,

    Altus Pharmaceuticals Presents Results from ALTU-135 (TheraCLEC(TM ... Oct 24, 2005
    ...presented results from its Phase II clinical trial of ALTU-135 (TheraCLEC(TM)) in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with malabsorption due to pancreatic ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    Gala and auction to benefit Children's Hospital division Nov 10, 2005
    Call 939-6251. A Touched by an Angel benefit remembered Sheena Diane Ayers, who died this year after battling cystic fibrosis for many years. ...
    - Birmingham News,

    Pharmaxis Ltd Announces Pricing of Global Capital Raising Nov 8, 2005
    Its development pipeline of products include Aridol for the management of asthma, Bronchitol for cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Matchup against old coach spawns Gainesville fervor Nov 11, 2005
    For the more reserved Gator fan, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Florida Chapter, Jacksonville Office, is hosting a silent auction at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium's ...
    - Gainesville Sun,

    Inaugural paper football tournament set Oct 26, 2005
    ...will be held beginning at 2 pm at Primanti's, where 40 plus teams will compete for trophies, have fun and raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. ...
    - Gateway Newspapers

    Woman hope for lung transplant Nov 6, 2005
    Then again, these are the same words for almost anyone living with cystic fibrosis - a genetic, debilitating disorder that affects the lungs and digestive ...
    - New Bern Sun Journal,

    Kayley backs hospital fight Oct 28, 2005
    Kayley's mother, Jackie Keir, has also added her support and says that the 10-year-old cystic fibrosis sufferer would not be alive today if she had grown up ...
    - ic Liverpool,

    I'm running the New York marathon to help find a cure for my son's ... Nov 1, 2005
    Alan Crawford's 10-year-old son, Ross, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when he was two and now has to take 40 tablets a day. ...
    - Glasgow Evening Times,

    Round Table is celebrating 78 years of fun and work in the ... Nov 1, 2005
    John Ambulance, Fairhavens Hospice, Elizabeth Venture Play Scheme MS Society, Walk the Walk for Breast Cancer, The Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Kingsdown School ...
    - Online Recruitment,

    Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to Host “65 Roses Texas Hold'em Poker ... 03 Oct 2005
    Three-day event includes celebrity poker tournament, nightlife and entertainment to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. LOS ...
    - PR Web (press release)

    Student needs lung lobes 03 Oct 2005
    Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that occurs in one out of every 3,000 people. ... The average life expectancy for someone with Cystic Fibrosis is 30 years. ...
    - Tufts Daily

    Volunteer likes to add a little jazz in charity work 03 Oct 2005
    In the past, Simeon has raised money for the tsunami victims from January, and for breast cancer, Alzheimer's and cystic fibrosis research. ...
    - Poughkeepsie Journal

    Make-A-Wish Illinois marks anniversary 03 Oct 2005
    That was the wish that the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois granted to Carmíah McNeal, 11, of Chicago, who has cystic fibrosis. ...
    - Quad City Times

    Major job fair scheduled for Oct. 12 at URI 03 Oct 2005
    ...two of which-- the novel, Everybody's All-American, and Alex: The Life Of A Child, his memoir about his daughter who died of cystic fibrosis -- have been made ...
    - Providence Journal (subscription)

    The Official University of Manitoba Students' Newspaper Website 03 Oct 2005
    ...“For what it’s worth – I’m sure this kind of thing happens all the time.� He noted that CFS is often confused with cystic fibrosis syndrome. ...
    - The Manitoban

    Coach might call his final timeout 03 Oct 2005
    The support of his wife, Mary, and the memory of their two sons, Billy and Michael, whose lives were cut short by cystic fibrosis, are personal and poignant ...
    - Boston Globe

    Through the roof! 03 Oct 2005
    ...she said. "She's had problems with her lungs since she was born.". Proch said Amee will soon be tested for cystic fibrosis. "A lot ...
    - Edmonton Sun

    Medical innovations promise longer, better life 03 Oct 2005
    ...already present at birth, such as a cleft lip and palate, but definitely biochemical abnormalities, such as diabetes or cystic fibrosis,� explains Honey. ...
    - Engineering News

    Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Funds Production of Cell Lines by ... Sep 29, 2005
    ZFP Gene Modification Technology to Be Used for Cystic Fibrosis Research RICHMOND, Calif., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Weston family works for a cure for cystic fibrosis Sep 29, 2005
    Their take so far? A cool $9,000. It will all go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. They do this every September in connection with ...
    - Westport Minuteman

    Cystic Fibrosis fund drive a success Sep 29, 2005
    Fortunately for most of us, it is only a temporary situation. For some children in Henderson County, it is a daily struggle known as Cystic Fibrosis. ...
    - Henderson Gleaner

    Pharmacists: Bridging the Care Gap for Cystic Fibrosis Sufferers Sep 25, 2005
    Pharmacists can play a vital role in bridging the care gap for patients with cystic fibrosis according to the results of a new study to be revealed today ...
    - PR Newswire UK (press release)

    Sticky Mucus Could Help Treat Cystic Fibrosis Infections Sep 26, 2005
    ...are designing an inhaled drug delivery system to help antibiotics get through the thick, sticky mucus in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients according to ...
    - PR Newswire UK (press release)

    Walk to raise money for cystic fibrosis Sep 25, 2005
    Next month San Marcos will host the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's fifth-annual Great Strides walk-a-thon, sponsored by the Central Texas chapter of the ...
    - San Marcos Daily Record

    BRIDGE ABSEIL FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS Sep 20, 2005
    ...by Gemma Quade, Community Newswire. Daredevils were being sought today to abseil off the Tyne Bridge in Newcastle in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. ...
    - Community Newswire

    Cystic Fibrosis fund-raiser in Seabrook Sep 19, 2005
    SEABROOK — The third annual Las Vegas Night fund-raiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will take place at Seabrook Greyhound Park on Saturday, Sept. ...
    - Laconia Citizen

    LJ Hooker targeting cystic fibrosis Sep 22, 2005
    LJ HOOKER offices in the south coast region and Sea Breeze Estate have embarked on a project to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis, a life threatening genetic ...
    - Bega District News

    'Truly an Inspiration': Darcy Hilton's struggle with cystic ... Sep 22, 2005
    Darcy, 20, was dying of cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that produces a thick, sticky mucous in the lungs, sinuses and intestines, slowly asphyxiating its ...
    - Syracuse Post Standard

    Supporting the 21st Century Explorer in Cystic Fibrosis Research Sep 7, 2005
    Hudson's Bay Company partners with the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in a proud and continuing tradition of support for exploration in Canada TORONTO ...
    - Canada NewsWire (press release)

    Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Offers Free Drugs to All Cystic ... Sep 2, 2005
    2 (AScribe Newswire) -- The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will make cystic fibrosis (CF) drugs available to all patients affected by Hurricane Katrina regardless ...
    - AScribe

    Shinerama event successful for Cystic Fibrosis Sep 12, 2005
    10, Brock University participated in Shinerama, the nation-wide post-secondary event that raises money for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF). ...
    - Brock Press (subscription)

    Tm Bioscience reports Genzyme Genetics launch of upgraded cystic ... Sep 14, 2005
    ...that Genzyme Genetics, a leading provider of high quality, complex diagnostic testing services, launched its upgraded CFplus(TM) cystic fibrosis (CF) mutation ...
    - Canada NewsWire (press release)

    K-State researchers designing better drug to treat cystic fibrosis Sep 2, 2005
    John Tomich, a Kansas State University professor of biochemistry, spends much of his day thinking about how to design a better drug to treat cystic fibrosis. ...
    - EurekAlert

    Local families mobilize to fight Cystic Fibrosis Sep 1, 2005
    BY DONNA SMITH, Black Hills Pioneer. The event "Moon" Light for Madelaine began in the summer of 2004 and raised $13,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. ...
    - Black Hills Pioneer

    Golf, tennis outing to raise funds for cystic fibrosis research Sep 7, 2005
    The event has grown to become one of the largest fund-raisers for the central Ohio chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, said co-organizer Marie Hennessey ...
    - Columbus This Week Newspapers

    Cystic fibrosis benefit walk set for Sept. 24 Sep 3, 2005
    A benefit walk to help victims of cystic fibrosis will be held Sept. 24 at Rosewood High School. Lexi's Angels is a group organizing ...
    - Goldsboro News Argus

    Walk-a-thon raises $19,500 for cystic fibrosis Sep 13, 2005
    MOUNT VERNON — The Central Ohio Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has announced the 2005 Mount Vernon Great Strides walk-a-thon raised $19,500 toward ...
    - Mount Vernon News

    Researchers discover blueprint for cystic fibrosis drug Sep 6, 2005
    06/09/2005 - US researchers believe they have discovered a new method in designing a better drug to treat cystic fibrosis – a disease that currently has no ...
    - Drug Researcher.com

    Walk will aid cystic fibrosis research Sep 4, 2005
    The Cystic Fibrosis Foun-dation Great Strides: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis walk will take place Oct. 8 at the Four States Fairgrounds. ...
    - Texarkana Gazette

    Bowl hosting Race Toward a Cure for Cystic Fibrosis Sep 14, 2005
    ...by Peter Zanardi. WATERFORD, Conn. -- Waterford Speedbowl will, for the second straight year, join with Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, in helping to find a cure ...
    - WhoWon.com

    Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis in the future Sep 4, 2005
    Cystic Fibrosis is a rare genetic disorder, usually diagnosed in childhood. It is ... body. There is no cure for cystic fibrosis. Management ...
    - MedIndia

    Hoping for great strides Sep 29, 2005
    By Michaela Gibson Morris. For one family in the Richmond community of Lee County, great strides against cystic fibrosis can't come soon enough. ...
    - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

    Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Funds Production of Cell Lines by ... Sep 29, 2005
    ...announced today that the company has been granted research funding from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as part of an award obtained by collaborator Dr. Eric ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release)

    Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Funds Production of Cell Lines by ... Sep 29, 2005
    ...(Nasdaq: SGMO - News) announced today that the company has been granted research funding from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as part of an award obtained by ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Bronchitol Cystic Fibrosis Trial Results Positive Aug 31, 2005
    PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pharmaxis (ASX: PXS; Nasdaq: PXSL) is pleased to announce results from its Phase II trial, DPM-CF-201, in patients with cystic fibrosis ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Genetic test revolution aids fight to end cancer Oct 1, 2005
    Genetic testing is currently available in Britain for a few diseases determined by a single gene such as Huntington's disease and cystic fibrosis. ...
    - The Observer

    Lung transplant gives woman from Fair Lawn renewed hope Sep 30, 2005
    Now Dianne, a Fair Lawn resident, is the recipient of a new set of lungs, a last-ditch attempt to stave off the cystic fibrosis she has struggled with all her ...
    - NorthJersey.com

    Charity: what a drag, man Sep 30, 2005
    ...events for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, local homeless shelters, battered-women's groups, Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. ...
    - MaineToday.com

    Fear the Reapers Sep 29, 2005
    But one group that did object to the anti-GMO vandalism was the organization Defeating Cystic Fibrosis. It turns out that the plants ...
    - Truth about Trade & Technology

    CHARITY SCOOPS BACKING OF FOUR NEW STARS Sep 27, 2005
    A charity working to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis was today celebrating after scooping the support of four neww celebrities. ...
    - Community Newswire

    Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Offers Free Drugs to All Cystic ... Sep 5, 2005
    The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will make cystic fibrosis (CF) drugs available to all patients affected by Hurricane Katrina regardless of their ability to pay ...
    - YubaNet

    Stem cell plea to PM Sep 30, 2005
    Scientists believe patients battling debilitating illness such as spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, cystic fibrosis, arthritis and cerebral palsy ...
    - Melbourne Herald Sun

    Bronchitol Cystic Fibrosis Trial Results Positive Aug 31, 2005
    August 31, 2005 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pharmaxis is pleased to announce results from its Phase II trial, DPM-CF-201, in patients with cystic fibrosis ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release)

    Genaera Initiates Pivotal Phase II Clinical Trial of LOMUCIN(TM) ... Sep 21, 2005
    Nasdaq: GENR) today announced the start of its pivotal Phase II clinical trial for the mucoregulator drug, LOMUCIN(TM), in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Great escape begins Sep 28, 2005
    ...horns. The rally aims to raise $150,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Australia and will finish in Alice Springs on October 6. Organisers ...
    - Wodonga Border Mail

    Support the 'Bobs' Sep 26, 2005
    The `bash' will be in town from Thursday afternoon until Friday morning as part of its journey from Albury to Uluru raising funds for Cystic Fibrosis. ...
    - Ararat Advertiser

    Help save Billy's life through 'B Nice' Foundation Sep 28, 2005
    ...and friends of Billy Senopoulos, 27, of Medford, will hold a fund-raiser to raise money and awareness for Billy who suffers from Cystic Fibrosis and needs a ...
    - Melrose Free Press

    Hello? Yes, we're ready for the competition Sep 29, 2005
    Outside of her telecoms life, she has maintained her links with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in the US, despite living here, and has had a number of contacts ...
    - Unison.ie (subscription)

    [UMNS-ALL-NEWS] UMNS# 553-Houston church becomes 'ark' for ... Sep 30, 2005
    Price said. "He put those people there (at Memorial Drive Church) to. has cystic fibrosis and had no place to plug in a necessary machine. ...
    - Worldwide Faith News

    Call for relaxation of stem cell restrictions Sep 29, 2005
    Scientists say therapeutic cloning has enormous potential in treating degenerative diseases such as cancer, spinal disease, cystic fibrosis and Parkinson's ...
    - ABC Online

    Assessing Battelle's 10 1996 predictions for 2006 tech Oct 1, 2005
    ...cure or mitigate the effects of various human diseases and disorders, including pharmaceutical treatments for osteoporosis, MS, cystic fibrosis, Lou Gehrig's ...
    - ZDNet

    New World Mortgage Continues Support Of CF Foundation Sep 26, 2005
    Inc. continues its longstanding support of the Charlotte Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CF) with a $2,500 donation. ...
    - PR Leap (press release)

    Pub raises money for children's charity Sep 27, 2005
    This year, they decided on the Cystic Fibrosis Holiday Fund, which finances holidays for children and young adults with the condition. ...
    - Watford Observer

    This Week in Potomac 9-28-05 Sep 29, 2005
    16. Page’s Run honors Kimberly “Page� Whetsell, who died of cystic fibrosis at the age of 22 on June 3, 2005. Proceeds will ...
    - Potomac Almanac

    VCU researchers design new receptor and enhance bioassay to ... Sep 29, 2005
    ...researchers more efficiently design, evaluate and test new drugs like antibiotics and therapeutics for genetic diseases, such as cystic fibrosis and Bartter ...
    - innovations report

    Wash your hands to fight illness Oct 2, 2005
    The coughing person in the line at the grocery store could have lung cancer, asthma, allergies, a sinus infection or cystic fibrosis and not be contagious at ...
    - Sun-Sentinel.com

    Researcher’s new receptor advances drug discovery process. Sep 30, 2005
    ...scientists have designed a new receptor and enhanced bioassay that is set to advance the drug discovery process for diseases such as cystic fibrosis and Bartter ...
    - Drug Researcher.com

    Children collect baby items for littlest hurricane victims Oct 1, 2005
    As a result of everyone’s generosity, we have made a substantial donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and to the DeKalb County Heart Association. ...
    - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

    SOCIAL CALENDAR Oct 1, 2005
    7-10 pm Friday, Oct. 14. Galleria at Erieview, 1301 East Ninth St., Cleveland. VIP reception, 6 pm Benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. $50 and up. ...
    - Cleveland Plain Dealer

    In a league of their own Sep 25, 2005
    Two years after that first game, Bill's wife Nancy gave birth to their son Liam, who was born with cystic fibrosis. That summer, the ...
    - New York Daily News

    Boomer Esiason: Sep 26, 2005
    Hey, Boomer! How's your son?" Esiason, whose young son has cystic fibrosis, smiled at the fan and shouted, "He's feeling OK. Thanks ...
    - USA Weekend

    Have diarrhea? Dark chocolate helps limit development of fluids ... Oct 1, 2005
    ...research institute has made significant progress in areas including pediatric obesity, cancers, sickle cell disease, AIDS/HIV, hemophilia and cystic fibrosis.
    - Medical News Today (press release)

    INDY NEWS, NOTES AND RESULTS Oct 1, 2005
    The benefit show for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina has been changed from December 3rd to December 10th. ...
    - PWinsider (press release)

    Transplant schoolgirl faces critical 24 hours Sep 27, 2005
    Cystic fibrosis sufferer Kayley Keir, aged 10, from Kirkdale, had the complex operation at London's Great Ormond Street children's hospital yesterday after a ...
    - ic Liverpool

    Pharmacists can play a vital role in bridging the care gap for ... Sep 26, 2005
    Pharmacists can play a vital role in bridging the care gap for patients with cystic fibrosis according to the results of a new study revealed at the British ...
    - News-Medical.net

    Chris's return to UK ends Thai nightmare Sep 22, 2005
    Mrs Kath Brown. ... A LIFE-SAVING run to help people with cystic fibrosis (CF) will be held in Clitheroe next month. The 10k run ...
    - Clitheroe Today

    Immunomedics Posts Positive Data of its Experimental Cancer Drug ... Sep 22, 2005
    Nasdaq: GENR) recently announced the start of its pivotal Phase II clinical trial for the mucoregulator drug, LOMUCIN(TM), in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). ...
    - Financial News USA (press release)

    The Stephanie L. DeGuire Foundation's Black & White Ball to Dazzle ... Sep 19, 2005
    L. DeGuire Foundation was founded early in 2005 in memory of the 22-year-old college student who lost her courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis in October of ...
    - PR Leap (press release)

    Albury rallys start Sep 23, 2005
    The rally aims to raise up to $150,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Australia. The groups chief executive Terry Stewart said the rally was ...
    - Wodonga Border Mail

    Lobby group deplores embryo stance Sep 29, 2005
    She acknowledged that embryonic stem cells could be used in medical research for such conditions as Parkinson's disease and cystic fibrosis. ...
    - The Age (subscription)

    Biotech class has industry pedigree Sep 30, 2005
    ...who graduated from Lincoln in 1998, works to purify drugs into their final form; he has worked on drugs that break up the mucus in cystic fibrosis patients and ...
    - San Francisco Chronicle

    New World Mortgage Continues CF Foundation Support Sep 23, 2005
    Charlotte - New World Mortgage, Inc. continues its longstanding support of the Charlotte Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CF) with a $2,500 donation. ...
    - dBusinessNews Charlotte (press release)

    Determined Man to Compete in Ironman Competition Sep 17, 2005
    Scott Johnson has cystic fibrosis, and received a double lung transplant in 2001. ... The rest of the money will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. ...
    - WECT

    Bobs ready to bash Sep 22, 2005
    Car 3377 has been commissioned once again to help raise money for Cystic Fibrosis research as part of the Great Escape 2005. Cars ...
    - Ararat Advertiser

    OUTDOORS CALENDAR Sep 23, 2005
    2: Cystic Fibrosis Bike Tour, five different routes of 1 to 100 metric miles along Westport coastline/Fairfield County inland roads, $75 fee ($30 children 18 ...
    - Hartford Courant

    (PRN) - Titan Announces $35 Million Equity Agreement ... [+] Sep 29, 2005
    Biometric Safe ... [+. PRN) - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Funds Production of Cell Lines by Sangamo BioSciences ... [+. PRN) - Xtreme ...
    - Bolsamania.com

    Innogenetics takes legal action to enforce its HCV patent ... Sep 29, 2005
    ...covering three areas: infectious diseases (hepatitis C, hepatitis B, and HIV), genetic testing (HLA tissue typing and cystic fibrosis), and neurodegeneration ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release)

    ROCK, POP, ACOUSTIC Sep 29, 2005
    Malibu-inn.com. Thur: The John Eddie Band charity concert for cystic fibrosis, 8. Sat: Keith’s Alive benefit concert with Little Caesar, 8. ...
    - LA City Beat

    Wake Forest Fraternity Sponsors Hurricane Relief Comedy Show Sep 30, 2005
    ...public schools. He also spent time with the Boomer Esiason Foundation, which raises money for cystic fibrosis research. "I admire ...
    - The Open Press (press release)

    Today's Community Calendar Sep 30, 2005
    Mass. Doors open at 7:30 pm and the show starts at 8 pm to 12:30 am All proceeds will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. For ...
    - Portsmouth Herald News

    Today's Community Calendar Sep 30, 2005
    Salisbury. Doors open at 7:30 pm Show starts at 8 pm and will end at 12:30 pm Proceeds will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. ...
    - Exeter News-Letter

    Belmont Hill School haunts mall for charity Sep 29, 2005
    ...from 4-9 pm. All proceeds from this event will be given to the Joey O'Donnell Cystic Fibrosis Fund. In consultation with Haunted ...
    - Belmont Citizen-Herald

    Transplant is his only hope to live Sep 9, 2005
    Glenn, who has fought cystic fibrosis since he was born 20 years ago, searched for a year to find a medical center that would provide him a lung transplant ...
    - News & Observer

    Community Billboard Sep 17, 2005
    CAR SHOWCASE FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS, "THE APPLE OF YOUR EYE," food, arts and crafts, today and Sunday, Mueller's Orchard, 6036 Lobdell Road, Fenton Township. ...
    - Flint Journal

    Retiree loved to make people laugh Sep 29, 2005
    The family had endured hard times. They lost two sons to cystic fibrosis, and Mr. Warrenburg had problems with diabetes that led to the kidney transplant. ...
    - Indianapolis Star

    Lung transplant for Secaucus girl Teen's courage aids recovery Sep 25, 2005
    ...recovery. Aste has cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease resulting in clogged lungs leading to life-threatening lung infections. It ...
    - Secaucus Reporter

    Calendar of events Sep 29, 2005
    ...entertainment. $3, adults; free, under 16. Portion of proceeds benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. (239) 283-9370. Skunktoberfest ...
    - Naples Daily News (subscription)

    Donations of eyeglasses, coats being collected Sep 29, 2005
    Optimist recently collected donations for research and assistance for patients suffering from Cystic Fibrosis. Local efforts collected $702. ...
    - Henderson Gleaner

    Students put shine in Shinerama Sep 26, 2005
    By Paul Mayne. They knocked on doors, collected spare change, washed cars - and even pulled cars - all to raise funds for cystic fibrosis research. ...
    - Western News




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