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Carrier screening associated with decrease in incidence of cystic fibrosis

An increase in the number of screened carriers for cystic fibrosis (CF) was associated with a decrease in the number of children born with CF in northeast Italy, according to a study in the December 16 issue of JAMA.

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Novel approach shows promise for cystic fibrosis

An investigational drug targeting a defective protein that causes cystic fibrosis has been shown to improve lung function in a small study of CF patients, according to findings published Nov. 18, 2010, in the New England Jo ...

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Cystic fibrosis testing -- next steps

Three reports describing advances in cystic fibrosis genetic testing appear in the May 2009 issue of The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics.

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Hope for preventative treatment for cystic fibrosis lung disease

Heidelberg researchers have succeeded in preventing cystic fibrosis lung disease in an animal model by spraying amiloride into the lungs of young mice. This is the first therapy to successfully attack the root cause of the ...

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Data show a decline in cystic fibrosis since introduction of prenatal carrier screening

A brief report in the February 28, 2008, New England Journal of Medicine, led by researchers at the New England Newborn Screening Program (NENSP) of the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS), indicates a decl ...

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created Feb 28, 2008 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Panasonic Introduces Next Generation Toughbook Rugged Computers

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company today introduced two new rugged Panasonic Toughbook computers: The CF-19 convertible tablet PC, and the flagship CF-30 clamshell notebook.

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created Oct 19, 2006 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (14) | comments 0

Panasonic Introduces Three New Business-Rugged Toughbook Notebooks With Embedded 3G Wireless

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company today introduced three new business-rugged Panasonic Toughbook notebook computers: The ultraportable CF-W5, tablet alternative CF-T5, and the thin-and-light desktop replacement CF-Y5.

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created Sep 13, 2006 | popularity 2.6 / 5 (9) | comments 0


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