CFTR modulator use and risk of nontuberculous mycobacteria positivity in cystic fibrosis, 2011–2018 [PDF]
Background People with cystic fibrosis are at increased risk of pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) disease. Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulators are associated with reduced lung infection with pathogens like ...
Emily E. Ricotta +2 more
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Novel CFTR modulator combinations maximise rescue of G85E and N1303K in rectal organoids [PDF]
Introduction Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a severe monogenic disorder caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene.
Marjolein M. Ensinck +9 more
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Real-world disparities and ethical considerations with access to CFTR modulator drugs: Mind the gap! [PDF]
The third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, has particular relevance and implementation challenges amongst people living with rare diseases such as cystic fibrosis (CF).
Zampoli M, Morrow BM, Paul G.
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Hypoglycaemia after Initiation of CFTR Modulator Therapy in a Cystic Fibrosis Patient without Diabetes [PDF]
Introduction. Cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) modulator therapies improve respiratory function and glycaemic control in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).
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Personalized CFTR Modulator Therapy for G85E and N1303K Homozygous Patients with Cystic Fibrosis. [PDF]
CFTR modulator therapy with elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI) has been approved for people with CF and at least one F508del allele in Europe. In the US, the ETI label has been expanded to 177 rare CFTR mutations responsive in Fischer rat thyroid ...
Graeber SY +13 more
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Elexacaftor-Tezacaftor-Ivacaftor: A Life-Changing Triple Combination of CFTR Modulator Drugs for Cystic Fibrosis. [PDF]
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a potentially fatal monogenic disease that causes a progressive multisystemic pathology. Over the last decade, the introduction of CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulator drugs into clinical practice has profoundly
Bacalhau M +5 more
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The gut-lung axis in the CFTR modulator era. [PDF]
The advent of CFTR modulators represents a turning point in the history of cystic fibrosis (CF) management, changing profoundly the disease’s clinical course by improving mucosal hydration.
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Effects of CFTR-modulator triple therapy on sinunasal symptoms in children and adults with cystic fibrosis. [PDF]
Sinunasal symptoms and chronic rhinusinutitis are common in patients with cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) modulators have led to dramatic improvements of respiratory symptoms and quality of life in patients with cystic ...
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Evolving nutrition therapy in cystic fibrosis: Adapting to the CFTR modulator era. [PDF]
Cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR)–directed therapies, such as modulators, have transformed the medical management of people with CF, resulting in better lung function, weight, and body mass index in recent years.
Vavrina K +5 more
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Weight increase in people with cystic fibrosis on CFTR modulator therapy is mainly due to increase in fat mass. [PDF]
Background: Ivacaftor, the first CFTR modulator drug, leads to significant long-term improvement in lung function and weight gain. The mechanism as well as the long-term impact of ivacaftor on weight, resting energy expenditure (REE) and body composition
Mouzaki M +6 more
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