121. Jenta Industries Is A Non-profit Idaho Corporation. As a way to deal with the loss of her daughter to cystic fibrosis, Carolyn Haning started making stuffed puppies and to date, has donated over 40,000 of the little cuddly pets to children who are hospitalized or suffer from abuse and neglect. http://lovepuppy.wildwebwest.com

HOME OUR STORY PHOTO GALLERY ORDER A LOVE PUPPY ... CONTACT US Welcome to the "Love Puppy" Program. Jenta Industries is a non-profit Idaho Corporation that provides "Love Puppies" to children who are hospitalized or are subject to trauma, abuse or neglect. We have over 350 hospitals on our permanent "Love Puppy" program who receive regular shipments of these cuddly stuffed pups, free of charge, to give away to their young patients. We have also donated "Love Puppies" to several nursing homes, homes for abused children, and homes for handicapped kids, as well as to several agencies that deal with child abuse and neglect. The area law enforcement officers carry our puppies in their patrol cars to comfort children who have been victims of car accidents or domestic disputes. Our primary contributors are the families of children who receive the puppies. They have always been very generous with their gifts. We also sell some of the puppies to help offset costs of manufacturing. They sell for $10 and we can make three puppies for the kids, for every one that we sell. We have every color imaginable, so we can fill those special orders for Christmas too. If you are interested in purchasing a "Love Puppy", please

122. Cystic Fibrosis - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia cystic fibrosis. cystic fibrosis also causes a defect in the vas deferens causing sterility in approximately 98% of males with the disease. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cystic_fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Cystic fibrosis (abbreviated CF), also called mucoviscidosis , is an autosomal recessive hereditary disease that affects the lungs, sweat glands and the digestive system. The disease can be diagnosed by a high salt concentration in a baby's sweat. The symptoms usually develop during early childhood. Both lungs and pancreas produce abnormally viscous mucus . The mucus in the lungs can become a growth medium for bacteria, resulting in chronic respiratory infections and eventual permanent damage to the lung tissue. As lung function deteriorates, CF patients develop pulmonary hypertension and eventually cor pulmonale . Death usually occurs from severe infection or heart failure. In addition to frequent pulmonary infections, most persons with CF also have problems with digestion , particularly the digestion of fats. This leads to malabsorption and difficulty gaining and maintaining weight, which in turn affects overall health. This is due to the abnormally sticky mucus that blocks the release of digestive enzymes from the pancreas . Pancreatic insufficiency is treated with supplemental enzymes. Usually water-miscible forms of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K are required as the decreased fat absorption can lead to deficiencies of these vitamins.

123. Cystic Fibrosis Disease Profile Genetic Disease Profile cystic fibrosis. For more about the gene that causes cystic fibrosis, see the CFTR Gene Profile. Other cystic fibrosis Resources. http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/posters/chromosome/cf.shtml

Human Genome Project Information Genomics:GTL Microbial Genome Program home The U.S. Department of Energy Biological and Environmental Research program funds this site. Genetic Disease Profile: Cystic Fibrosis For more about the gene that causes cystic fibrosis, see the CFTR Gene Profile . The following was taken from NIH Publication No. 95-3650 Cystic Fibrosis Timeline Middle Ages - In medieval folklore, infants with salty skin, a symptom of cystic fibrosis, are considered "bewitched" because they routinely die an early death. - Fanconi refers to the previously nameless condition as "cystic fibrosis with bronchiectasis." - Andersen of Columbia University develops the first comprehensive description of cystic fibrosis symptoms. - Lowe establishes that cystic fibrosis is a recessive genetic disorder. - After observing excessive dehydration of cystic fibrosis patients during a New York City heat wave, di Sant' Agnese of Columbia University formally reports to the American Pediatric Society that CF patients secrete excessive amounts of salt in their sweat. This observation leads to development of the sweat test as a diagnostic standard for cystic fibrosis.

124. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ... Adding Tomorrows Every Day Salutes Cochran for her support of the cystic fibrosis Foundation. (April 2001) http://www.cff.org/specialpeople04.htm

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125. BBC NEWS | Health | Medical Notes | Cystic Fibrosis cystic fibrosis. RELATED INTERNET LINKS cystic fibrosis Trust. cystic fibrosis Foundation. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/medical_notes/3104335.stm

Home TV Radio Talk ... Programmes Last Updated: Monday, 28 July, 2003, 15:46 GMT 16:46 UK E-mail this to a friend Printable version Cystic fibrosis A genetic test for CF is available Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an life-threatening inherited genetic disease which disrupts, among other things, the way the digestive and respiratory systems work. One in 25 people carry the faulty gene which causes the condition. Why is cystic fibrosis a problem? CF triggers the malfunctioning of specialised glands which are responsible for the production of important digestive enzymes and the mucus lubricating the respiratory tract. CF causes these glands to produce abnormally thick and sticky secretions by disrupting the way water passes across cell membranes. Eventually the ducts of these glands become blocked, and cysts begin to form. What are the symptoms? CF prevents the pancreas from playing its vital role in helping to break down food. This can cause malnutrition, which can lead to poor growth, physical weakness and delayed puberty. In older patients damage to the pancreas can compromise its ability to produce insulin, increasing the risk of diabetes.

126. Cystic Fibrosis Find out what cystic fibrosis is, the symptoms and the causes. http://www.mamashealth.com/cfibrosis.asp

Mamashealth.com Home Category Links About Us Allergies Blood Diseases Cancers ... Read Health Books Links Email Mama What is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is a chronic, non contatious, fatal genetic disorder that affects over 30,000 Americans. It is the most common inherited disease affecting children and young adults. This disease is marked by chronic infections, clogged airways, and digestive and reproductive problems. Cystic fibrosis affects tissues that produce mucus secretions, such as the airway, the gastrointestinal tract, the ducts of the pancreas, the bile ducts of the liver and the male urogenital tract. Cystic fibrosis affects the body's epithelial cells. Epithelial cells make up the lining of the lungs pancreas liver digestive tract and reproductive system, and are also found in the sweat glands and sinuses. In cystic fibrosis patients, the mucus is very thick. Mucus usually protects tissues from harm, but abnormally thick mucus obstructs the ducts and airways, causing damage to the tissues. It affects different tissues different ways. In the lungs the thick mucus clogs the respiratory system and allows bacteria to grow in it. The thick mucus also impairs the pancreas by preventing enzymes from reaching the intestines to digest food. The bile ducts in the liver may be affected, causing biliary cirrhosis in a small percentage of patients. Salt absorption in the sweat ducts is also impaired, and CF patients produce extremely salty sweat.

127. CYSTIC FIBROSIS cystic fibrosis. How common is it? cystic fibrosis is the most common genetic disease in white Australians. Can other people catch cystic fibrosis? No. http://www.nevdgp.org.au/geninf/lung_f/cystic-fibrosis-health.html

CYSTIC FIBROSIS How common is it? Cystic fibrosis is the most common genetic disease in white Australians. It occurs in 1 in 2,500 births. What are the problems? People with cystic fibrosis look like anybody else but produce thick sticky mucus from many of the glands throughout the body. The thick secretions usually damage the pancreas before birth, so that people with CF must take pancreatic enzyme capsules with every meal to enable them to digest their food and grow normally. The lungs are affected from early life and children with CF develop frequent infections due to thick, sticky mucus. Over time, progressive lung damage occurs in the airways so chest infections are treated early with antibiotics and chest physiotherapy. Other organ systems are also affected by cystic fibrosis. Liver disease develops in nearly 10% of people with CF, while up to 25% of adults with CF will also develop diabetes. Women with CF have reduced fertility but may become pregnant and bear children normally. Nearly all men with CF are infertile due to a blockage of the sperm ducts by thickened mucus which results in sperm being unable to leave the testes. People with cystic fibrosis lose a lot of salt in their sweat, leading to problems when exercising in hot weather with heat exhaustion. A test which measures salty sweat, the 'sweat test', is often used to diagnose CF. Sinus infections are also common.

128. Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Disease Screen Information about a test for seven common inherited diseases in the Ashkenazi Jewish population TaySachs disease, Canavan disease, cystic fibrosis, Gaucher disease, Bloom syndrome, familial dysautonomia and Fanconi anemia. http://cfar-www.med.nyu.edu/genetics/lab/ashkenazi_screen.html

DEPARTMENTS DIRECTORY ADVANCED SEARCH SCHOOL HOME ... Specimen Requirements Molecular Genetics Testing Laboratory Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Disease Screen The Importance of Genetic Screening for Ashkenazi Jewish People. See the video: Genetic Screening Video real player needed The Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Disease Screen tests for seven common inherited diseases in the Ashkenazi Jewish population: Tay-Sachs disease, Canavan disease, cystic fibrosis, Gaucher disease Bloom syndrome , Familial dysautonomia and Fanconi anemia. Among Ashkenazi Jews, the carrier frequencies and disease incidences for each of these has been estimated to be 1:25 and 1:3000 for Tay-Sachs disease; 1:30 and 1:3600 for cystic fibrosis; 1:40 and 1:6400 for Canavan disease; 1:15 and 1:900 for Gaucher disease 1:100 and 1:10,000 for Bloom syndrome , 1:30 and 1:3600 for Familial dysautonomia and 1:80 and 1:6,400 for Fanconi anemia. The Molecular Genetics Laboratory performs multiplex assays to screen for all seven diseases in individuals at risk. Note: This screen is most appropriate for people who are Ashkenazi Jews. This screen is not appropriate for individuals from other ethnic backgrounds. Those individuals should use other testing approaches to assess their carrier risk for these diseases. Contact the laboratory to determine appropriate testing for individuals of mixed heritage.

129. Center For Gene Therapy Of Cystic Fibrosis And Other Genetic Diseases Gene Therapy Research Center http://genetherapy.genetics.uiowa.edu/

130. Breathing Room: The Art Of Living With Cystic Fibrosis Guidance about the art of living with cystic fibrosis. http://www.thebreathingroom.org

Home News and Info Looking Glass Caregiver Stories ... Contact Join our newsletter list! Enter your email address: May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month Breathing Room has lots in store for the coming 12 months, and you can help! We are looking for people to share their personal stories with us. Some of the topics we'll be exploring are: - relationships - transitioning to adult clinic care - eating disorders - cross infection If you would like to share your experience on any of the above topics, please contact us at: info@thebreathingroom.org. Breathing Room facilitates candid and open communication between adults with Cystic Fibrosis, supports the development of a community of adults with CF and provides education and insight for families, caregivers, and medical professionals who impact our lives. The Moonbabies have Landed! to donate to Breathing Room Technology by Purple Ribbons Breathing Room is honored to take part in CF Awareness Month. Try your hand at our Awareness Puzzle , and don't forget to wear your purple ribbon! Transplant To Contact Breathing Room Donation Page Through the Looking Glass An ongoing multimedia project showcasing the emotional journey traveled by adults living with this genetic disease.

131. MRC Research Updates. Cystic Fibrosis: The Quest For A Cure. Research updates, 3 cystic fibrosis the quest for a cure, page 3. http://www.schoolscience.co.uk/content/5/biology/mrc/3/page3.html

Research updates 3 - Cystic fibrosis: the quest for a cure page 3 2. The CF gene and its protein Figure 2. Roll your cursor over the highlighted words to see the sequence of diagrams. Finding the gene Early studies of people with cystic fibrosis (CF), carried out in the 1950s, strongly suggested that something was wrong with the transport of salt (sodium chloride). Then, in the early 1980s, researchers showed that the outer membranes of cells from people with CF are poorly permeable to chloride ions (Cl ), but biochemical analyses failed to identify the defective protein . Genetic studies provided the next breakthrough in 1985, by pinpointing the mutation to a small region on chromosome 7. The basics The basic defect in CF arises particularly in the epithelial cells lining the airways of the lung (Figure 2). There are channels in these lining cells through which ions can pass. Normally, the movements of ions brings water to the surface of the airway and keeps the mucus moist. The defective gene acts to block the channels, which causes the mucus to dry out. It is then difficult for a person to shift the mucus, which then becomes prone to infection by bacteria. Let's look at this in more detail.

132. Blazing A Genetic Trail Research on mutant genes and hereditary diseases. Includes family studies, the Human Genome Project, how to conquer hereditary diseases like cystic fibrosis, key to basic genetics and a glossary. http://www.hhmi.org/genetictrail/

The full text and illustrations of the original print version of Blazing a Genetic Trail are available for download as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file (8MB). Download Adobe Acrobat Reader. Updated Spring 2002

133. GeneCare Medical Genetics Center - Patient Information On Cystic Fibrosis Testin bmj.com Collected Resources cystic fibrosis cystic fibrosis. News Men using IVF inadequately screened for cystic fibrosis David Spurgeon BMJ 1999;3181720 Full text PDF. http://www.genecare.com/cf.html

Cystic Fibrosis Testing What is Cystic Fibrosis? CF begins in infancy or early childhood, and may include pneumonia, breathing problems, lung damage, intestinal problems, and poor growth. While CF treatment has improved, death may occur in early childhood or as a young adult. The average lifespan is about 31 years. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disorder which occurs in about 1 in 2,500 live births. CF occurs more often in Caucasian and Jewish individuals than in other ethnic groups. How is CF Inherited? CF is inherited as a recessive genetic disorder. Recessive means the effect of the CF gene is only seen when a baby inherits a CF gene from both parents. Parents of a CF baby carry one CF gene and one normal gene and are unaffected CF carriers. When both parents carry a CF gene, they have a 1 in 4 (25%) chance of having a baby with CF with each pregnancy; a 2 in 4 (50%) chance the baby will carry the CF gene, but not have CF; and a 1 in 4 (25%) chance the baby will not carry the gene. Why Screen for CF?

134. Cystic Fibrosis Medicine Provides a place to search various databases for cystic fibrosis articles, links to other CF sites, a message forum and a wide variety of information on management of the disease. http://www.cfprescriber.com/

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135. Cystic Fibrosis And Sinusitis Dr. Grossan, an ENT specialist and author gives special advice on ear, nose, throat, problems for cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. cystic fibrosis and Sinusitis. http://www.ent-consult.com/cystic_fibrosis.html

Dr. Grossan's Ear, Nose and Throat Consultant Pages Cystic Fibrosis and Sinusitis Medicine has advanced the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) significantly in the past 10 years. Various measures that clear the lungs are becoming standardized. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as well as other support groups have been contributing not only to uncovering a cure but in helping the patient and their families as well. In 1989 the gene etiology of this condition was recognized and gene therapy is now being actively pursued. The CF patient fails to have normal mucus clearance. Thick tenacious mucus keeps bacteria from being cleared and prevents antibiotics from being effective. Clearance of mucus from the chest therefore is a paramount treatment objective. Various physical therapy methods include chest percussion, forceful exhalation, various dilators, postural drainage. The flutter device uses sound vibration to help reduce the thickness of the mucus. Inhalation of drugs that break down the structure of the mucus are in use. A similar thick fluid causes sinus infections. Nasal polyps are common. This is a type of bag of water where the liquid is maintained within the cell so that the cell expands and blocks the nose. A mucocele can develop, often in the frontal sinus. This is a similar bag of water within a membrane that expands and puts pressure on the sinus wall. Headaches in the frontal sinus area - above the eyes - is a common sign.

136. The Spirit Of Lo - One Family's Extraordinary Journey Of Raising A Child With Cy Book about cystic fibrosis and the effects on the family. Tells the story of an ordinary family and their struggle with having a chronically ill child. http://www.spiritoflo.com

Home Orders Endorsements Excerpt Readers Reviews ... Speaking Engagements YOU NEED The Spirit of Lo if: You want to triumph over adversity Someone you know has a disease or chronic illness, a crisis of faith or family You want to make a difference through: volunteerism education family life parenting " I think, your book is by far the best thing I have read dealing with Cystic Fibrosis." Jonathan Dailey, 25-year-old CF patient "Even though I had known a CF patient for years, I really had no idea.Your book has given me new insights and inspiration." - Fred Fleischner, Friend of CF family ORDER copies of The Spirit of Lo (There are many ways to order the book) Purchase The Spirit of Lo Online By Mail or Call Toll-Free 1-877-222-2095 Order through these online stores ...or Order from your Local Bookstore READ an Excerpt from The Spirit of Lo After checking in and enduring the insertion of an IV catheter into Lo's wrist, Don and Jane left for the night. Read More CONSIDER the Detrichs for your next keynote speech "Your speech impacted the practice of medicine for an entire community..."

137. Welcome To The International Cystic Fibrosis Support Group. THOSE WHO POST AND/OR READ POSTS TO THE CONNCOLL cystic fibrosis SUPPORT LIST AND WEB PAGE AGREE TO SAVE HARMLESS CONNECTICUT COLLEGE FROM CIVIL AND OTHER http://cf.conncoll.edu/

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138. Lost Lake Breath Of Life Run - Home Page Race to benefit cystic fibrosis. http://www.lostlakerun.org/

questions, comments or suggestions 13th Annual Lost Lake Breath of Life Run Permit Approved! The permit to use the trail for the Lost Lake Breath of Life Run has been approved. Applications will be mailed to previous runners and will be available for download June 7th Click HERE to View pictures from 2003 2003 - Race Directors' Message: Pending a permit from the Forest Service, next year's race will be August 28, 2004. Keep checking back to get the latest news on the status of the permit and clear your calendar so we can have another successful year! Challenge yourself! Alaska's only cross-country race to benefit Cystic Fibrosis. Breathtaking View of Resurrection Bay 16 Miles of Cross-Country Terrain Peak Elevation Gain of 2,100 Feet Marked Forest Service Trail The 2003 Lost Lake Breath of Life Run Is Sponsored By Active Alaskan Physical Therapy And Generous Donations Provided by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Two Dog Trucking The Fish House Tru Value Edgewater Hotel Van Gilder Hotel Pennzoil ERA Helicopters Rent A Can Toilet Co., Inc.

139. BUBL LINK / 5:15 Internet Resources: Cystic Fibrosis system, hepatitis DeweyClass 616.3 ResourceType index Location uk Last checked 19990508 CFWeb Online Information about cystic fibrosis Answers to http://bubl.ac.uk/link/c/cysticfibrosis.htm

BUBL LINK / 5:15 Catalogue of Internet Resources Home Search Subject Menus A-Z ... About Cystic fibrosis A-Z Index Titles Descriptions OMNI Subject Listing for Digestive System CF-Web: Online Information about Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Cystic Fibrosis Trust ... LungNet Page last updated: 17 March 2003 Comments: bubl@bubl.ac.uk OMNI Subject Listing for Digestive System Set of links to selected, evaluated and annotated Internet resources relevant to the digestive system, including gastroenterology, hepatology, hernias, ulcers and diseases of the liver and pancreas. Author: OMNI, Nottingham University Subjects: cystic fibrosis, digestive system, hepatitis DeweyClass: ResourceType: index Location: uk Last checked: CF-Web: Online Information about Cystic Fibrosis Answers to frequently asked questions about cystic fibrosis, for doctors, researchers and non-technical readers. Author: Robert Calhoun and Michael Ernst Subjects: cystic fibrosis DeweyClass: ResourceType: document Location: usa Last checked: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. Author: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Subjects: cystic fibrosis, health charities

140. Infomation On Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy And Creon From Solvay Health A source of information for cystic fibrosis patients, parents, doctors and other carers. http://www.cysticfibrosis.co.uk

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