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New cystic fibrosis newborn screening guidelines aim for equitable detection

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New cystic fibrosis newborn screening guidelines aim for equitable detection

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First guideline on newborn screening for cystic fibrosis calls for changes in practice to improve outcomes

The United States Cystic Fibrosis Foundation released the first guideline on newborn screening for cystic fibrosis (CF), in order to improve timely detection of CF in infants from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. The new guideline reflects rigorous scientific investigation and perspectives from parents, CF specialists, public health representatives, primary care providers and genetic counselors.

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Family of Luling 6-year-old continues fight against cystic fibrosis, raising money for research - St. Charles Herald Guide

Avery Stromeyer was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was just nine days old, but that isn’t something the now 6-year-old Luling girl ever lets stop her. “It does not hold her back,” her mother Amanda said. “She’s doing dance competition this year. She runs without difficulty. She takes the lead with her friends … she’s very active.” Amanda said that while the doctor visits are plentiful, all things considered Avery has been able to liv…

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Revolutionary New Guidelines Set to Enhance Cystic Fibrosis Screening

In a significant stride towards improving the health outcomes of newborns with cystic fibrosis, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has released new guidelines that advocate for updated, standardized screening protocols across all states in the United States. Published on April 2 in the esteemed International Journal of Neonatal Screening, these guidelines underscore the critical need for earlier detection of this hereditary condition, with intervent…

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Cystic Fibrosis: New Challenges and Perspectives beyond Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor

The authors provide a comprehensive summary of the impact of elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor on clinical outcomes and the need for further research on long-term efficacy, side effects, pregnancy, possible drug–drug interactions, and extra-pulmonary manifestations. [Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease] Full Article

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