Lung macrophages play a pivotal role in diseases like idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Two types of macrophages—the white blood ...

Most children with CF treated at a San Francisco CF clinic did not receive CF liver disease screening in accordance with current guidelines.

Panelists discuss how emerging, better-tolerated oral therapies for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and progressive ...

Vertex Pharmaceuticals said on Tuesday its next-generation cystic fibrosis treatment has won European Union approval for a ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is typically associated with severe fibrosis, the exact pathogenesis of which remains unclear.

Background Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects over 8000 people in the UK and an estimated 100 000 globally. Prognosis has improved greatly over the last few decades, but patients still have a reduced life ...

Allergic reactions to antibiotics are more common in cystic fibrosis (CF) than in the general population. This in part is due to the improving survival in adults with CF and the increased use of high ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) pharmacological correctors improve the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein trafficking and function. Several side effects of these correctors and ...

FGF18 robustly induces OPN production in culture-activated aSMA + HSCs. Credit: iScience (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2025.112932 ...

People with cystic fibrosis (CF) suffer from breathing problems. Giving additional oxygen has long been a standard of care for people with chronic lung diseases. It is common for doctors to prescribe ...

This site contains general information about cystic fibrosis, as well as personal insight from the CF community. Opinions and experiences shared by members of our community, including but not limited ...