With the CF Research News, we aim to bridge the gap between people with CF and the researchers investigating CF and how best to treat those with the condition.
We want to provide access to patients, parents, relatives, friends and caregivers of patients with CF to all scientific work mainly published in the Journal of Cystic Fibrosis (JCF).

All PDF files published hereunder are lay version summaries of work published in the JCF.

March 2016

Title: The Geographic Impact on Hospitalization in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis.
Authors
Kopp BT, Nicholson L, Paul G, Tobias J, Ramanathan C, Hayes D Jr
References
J Pediatr. 2016 Mar;170:246-52.e1-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.11.012. Epub 2015 Dec 13.
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March 2016

Title: Short-term and long-term response to pulmonary exacerbation treatment in cystic fibrosis.
Authors
Heltshe SL, Goss CH, Thompson V, Sagel SD, Sanders DB, Marshall BC, Flume PA
References
Thorax. 2016 Mar;71(3):223-9. doi: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2014-206750. Epub 2015 Apr 24.
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March 2016

Title: Comparison of two pancreatic enzyme products for exocrine insufficiency in patients with cystic fibrosis
Authors
C.J. Taylor, R. Thieroff-Ekerdt, S. Shiff, L. Magnus, R. Fleming, C. Gommoll
References
J Cyst Fibros. 2016 Mar 21. pii: S1569-1993(16)30001-7
Keywords
Clinical trial, Enzepi, Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), Pancreatic enzyme product (PEP), Zenpep
Theme
Nutrition/Gastroenterology
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Title: Extensive cultivation of soil and water samples yields various pathogens in patients with cystic fibrosis but not Burkholderia multivorans.
Authors
Charlotte Peeters, Eliza Depoorter, Jessy Praet, Peter Vandamme
References
J Cyst Fibros. 2016 Mar 17. pii: S1569-1993(16)30005-4
Keywords
Burkholderia multivorans, Gram-negative non-fermenters, Isolation, Rapidly growing mycobacteria, Soil, Water
Theme
Microbiology
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Title: Disease disclosure in individuals with cystic fibrosis: Association with psychosocial and health outcomes
Authors
Adrienne P. Borschuk, Robin S. Everhart, Michelle N. Eakin, Devin Rand-Giovannetti, Belinda Borrelli, Kristin A. Riekert
References
J Cyst Fibros. 2016 Mar 17. pii: S1569-1993(16)30002-9
Keywords
Disclosure, Medication adherence, Self-efficacy, Social support
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Title: Evaluation of a systems biology approach to identify pharmacological correctors of the mutant CFTR chloride channel
Authors
Pesce E, Gorrieri G, Sirci F, Napolitano F, Carrella D, Caci E, Tomati V, Zegarra-Moran O, di Bernardo D, Galietta LJ
References
J Cyst Fibros. 2016 Mar 10. pii: S1569-1993(16)00057-6
Keywords
CFTR, Chloride channel, Corrector, F508del, Systems biology
Theme
CFTR/Basic Science
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