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The effects of massage therapy in improving outcomes for youth with cystic fibrosis: an evidence review.(Evidence-Based Practice): An article from: Pediatric Nursing by Myra Martz Huth, Kathleen A. Zink, et all 2005-07-01
I Have Cystic Fibrosis (One World) by Brenda Pettenuzzo, Victoria Haines, 1988-12
Inner Strength: One Family's Experience With Cystic Fibrosis by Cloyce Jones, 2004-10-30
Treatment of Pulmonary Exacerbations in Adult Cystic Fibrosis Patients: A Review by MD Tara Lynn Barto, MD Patrick A. Flume, 2010-08-18
Practical Guidelines for Cystic Fibrosis Care
Geographic and ethnic distributions of the more frequent cystic fibrosis mutations in Europe show that a founder effect is apparent for several mutant alleles.: An article from: Human Biology by Gerard Lucotte, Serge Hazout, 1995-08-01
Cystic Fibrosis: Access to and Availability of Specialist Services by Dept.of Health, 1993-07
Cystic Fibrosis (Current Approaches S) by T David, N L M Goeting, 1992-01
21st Century Complete Medical Guide to Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Authoritative Government Documents, Clinical References, and Practical Information for Patients and Physicians (CD-ROM) by PM Medical Health News, 2004-04-01
Four treatments have major impact on infants with CF: nutrition is the key.(Children's Health cystic fibrosis): An article from: Family Practice News by Timothy F. Kirn, 2003-10-01
2009 Conquering Cystic Fibrosis - The Empowered Patient's Complete Reference - Diagnosis, Treatment Options, Prognosis (Two CD-ROM Set) by PM Medical Health News, 2009-04-09
Genes Associated With Genetic Disorders: Huntingtin, Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator, Parkin, Dab1, Factor Xi, Aspm
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Cystic fibrosis by Richard Robinson, 2002-01-01
Volume 2, Cystic Fibrosis--Current Topics

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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

Extractions: 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.
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

Extractions: 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.
Cysitic Fibrosis - Pulmonology
Information on cystic fibrosis.
http://www.pulmonologychannel.com/cf/

Extractions: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common fatal, inherited disease in the United States (see Statistics ). CF causes the body to produce abnormally thick and sticky mucus in several different parts of the body, most prominently in the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system. It also affects the pancreas, leading to serious digestive problems. CF alters the mucus secretions of the bodys epithelial cells. Epithelial cells make up the outside layer of tissue that lines every open surface of the body, inside and out, including the various tunnels and cavities in the lungs, urinary tract, liver, and reproductive tract. In patients with CF, the mucus that the epithelial cells secrete is much thicker and stickier than normal. It clogs the airways of the lungs, blocking the flow of air and making the tissue vulnerable to continual lung infections. It blocks the flow of pancreatic juices in the pancreas, impeding digestion and the absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins, leading to nutrition deficiencies and intestinal complications. CF is a genetic disease resulting from the inheritance of a defective autosomal recessive gene (see Genetics of Cystic Fibrosis ). A recessive gene is one that is expressed only when both copies of the gene are present, so a person with CF must have inherited the gene that causes CF from both parents. A person who has only one copy of the gene is known as a "CF carrier."
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOR KIDS
This site is made by acenl webdesign the netherlands for children with cystic fibrosis. - - - Welcome to cystic fibrosis for KIDS !!! ).
http://members.tripod.com/~jtatton/
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
Cystic Fibrosis
Newborn Genetic Testing Home Newborn Genetic Screening Full Medical Reports cystic fibrosis cystic fibrosis. References. cystic fibrosis.
http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/newborn/infosheets/cf.cfm

Extractions: Home ... Full Medical Reports Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis (CF) is caused by changes in a protein that controls the transfer of chloride and sodium ions (salts) across cell membranes. Disruption of salt transfer results in abnormal gland secretions and dehydration due to increased loss of salt and water during sweating. CF affects almost all of the glands in the body that secrete fluid, resulting in a variety of symptoms. Secretions may be thick and cause blockage in the pancreas, intestines and lungs. Mucus blockage also provides places for bacteria to multiply, increasing the probability of infection. CF children show poor digestion, dehydration, coughing and vomiting. As the disease progresses, teenagers show slowed growth, delayed puberty and reduced physical endurance. Adults show more serious complications such as collapsed lung, heart failure, infertility and frequent infections that eventually lead to death. Cystic fibrosis is caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) gene on chromosome 7 which codes for the protein that controls ion transfer across cell membranes. Molecular analysis has identified approximately 100 mutations in the CFTR gene. Different mutations determine the severity of symptoms seen in CF patients.
Cystic Fibrosis
Find out what cystic fibrosis is, the symptoms and the causes.
http://www.mamashealth.com/cfibrosis.asp

Extractions: 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.
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

Extractions: 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.
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

Extractions: 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.
Breathing Room: The Art Of Living With Cystic Fibrosis
Guidance about the art of living with cystic fibrosis.
http://www.thebreathingroom.org
Center For Gene Therapy Of Cystic Fibrosis And Other Genetic Diseases
Gene Therapy Research Center
http://genetherapy.genetics.uiowa.edu/
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/
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/

Extractions: 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 LEGAL LIABILITIES THAT COULD ARISE FROM POSTS SENT TO THE LIST AND WEB PAGE. INFORMATION SENT TO THE LIST AND WEB PAGE SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD GET MEDICAL INFORMATION ONLY FROM MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
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/
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

Extractions: 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.
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

Extractions: 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?
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
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

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

Extractions: 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.
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

Extractions: Home News Information Literature ... Contact Us Welcome If you are a UK healthcare professional, please click here to register and explore the healthcare professional's site. If you are a patient or carer, please use the menu on the left hand side of the page to access information and on Solvay's Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, Creon and other related articles.

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