Cystic Fibrosis Weekly Update

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I Work Next to CF Experts, and I Know They Really Care

Apr 01, 2019 09:00 am | Tré LaRosa

For nearly three years, I’ve worked alongside brilliant CF doctors, scientists, and PhDs at a great research hospital. Before that, during college, I worked closely with CF scientists and PhDs at the University of Kentucky. All in all, I have about five years of experience in CF science. While it probably seems like the biggest […]
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Canadian CF Patients Have Better Lung Function, But More Abnormal Glucose Metabolism Than French Patients, Study Reports

Apr 01, 2019 07:00 am | Jose Marques Lopes, PhD

glucose levels, Canadian vs. French CF patients

Canadian patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) have better respiratory function and higher body mass index (BMI) than French patients, although they have higher blood glucose levels and a greater incidence of CF-related diabetes (CFRD), according to a long-term study. The research was published in an article, “Glucose tolerance in Canadian and French cystic fibrosis adult […]
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Lying Is Good for My Health

Mar 29, 2019 03:00 pm | Bailey Vincent

I am a liar. OK, not in a bad way. As an actual profession, I am a liar. As a professional dancer, it’s my job to “lie” to the audience in show after show by transforming into an entirely different character. As a performer, it’s sometimes my job to lie to myself. I ignore my […]
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