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April 4, 2016April 4, 2016

Kids with Cystic Fibrosis Often Have Altered Bacterial Flora, Contributing to Symptoms in Gut

Cystic Fibrosis, News

Problems with absorbing nutrients and inflammation of the gut are hallmarks of cystic fibrosis (CF). A University of Washington study now shows that in children with cystic fibrosis, an altered gut ... Read more

April 4, 2016April 4, 2016

In PAH Patients, Study Finds Combo Therapy Reduces Risk of Clinical Worsening

News, Pulmonary Hypertension

A new study found that the use of combination therapy in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) considerably reduced their risk of clinical worsening, compared to using a single therapy. The study, ... Read more

April 4, 2016April 4, 2016

Cystic Fibrosis Patients See Potentially Promising Therapies from Proteostasis Therapeutics

Cystic Fibrosis, News

Proteostasis Therapeutics — a pharmaceutical company that develops small molecule drugs for cystic fibrosis (CF) — recently announced the latest pre-clinical results from its first-in-class genotype-agnostic amplifier and a novel corrector of CFTR ... Read more

April 1, 2016April 4, 2016

EMA Grants Orphan Medicinal Status to Eiger’s PAH Treatment Ubenimex

News, Pulmonary Hypertension

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted Orphan Medicinal Product status to Eiger BioPharmaceuticals‘ Bestatin (ubenimex) for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). “We are very pleased with the EMA ... Read more

April 1, 2016May 13, 2016

Study Looks at Link Between Vitamin D in Pregnancy and Childhood Asthma

Asthma, News

According to a new study from a University of Kansas economist and colleagues, the most efficient way of reducing the chances of children developing asthma might be as simple as ensuring their ... Read more

April 1, 2016April 4, 2016

Two Lives Saved as Stanford Health Team Performs Rare Domino Transplant

Cystic Fibrosis, News

A surgical team at Stanford Health Care, under the leadership of heart surgeon Dr. Joseph Woo, has performed a rare “domino” transplant, saving the lives of two women. The technique has ... Read more

March 31, 2016April 4, 2016

Stanford Children’s Health Pediatric Cardiologist to Be Recognized by American Thoracic Society for Her Work

News, Pulmonary Hypertension

At the American Thoracic Society’s annual meeting in San Francisco in May, Dr. Marlene Rabinovitch of the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford will give the J. Burns Amberson Lecture. The lecture recognizes “a career ... Read more

March 31, 2016May 13, 2016

Stiolto Respimat for COPD Granted FDA’s Supplemental NDA Approval

Chronic Bronchitis, COPD, Emphysema, News

The FDA has approved a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Boehringer Ingelheim’s Stiolto Respimat, which, according to the company, adds data to the product’s label demonstrating improvements in health and quality ... Read more

March 31, 2016April 4, 2016

For Preschoolers with Cystic Fibrosis, Clinicians Develop New Guidelines, Clinical Care Recommendations

Cystic Fibrosis, News

A multidisciplinary team of clinicians and researchers created a comprehensive document featuring guidelines and recommendations for the clinical care of preschool children between the ages of 2 and 5 who have ... Read more

March 30, 2016March 30, 2016

Smokers Who Get Lung Cancer Screenings Should Also Be Encouraged to Quit, Researchers Say

Lung Cancer, News

Experts say smokers who visit a clinician for lung cancer screening should also be encouraged to quit smoking at their appointment, according to a recent article titled “Pairing smoking-cessation services with ... Read more