Is there a known cure for cystic fibrosis

Is there a cure for cystic fibrosis?

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No. Different treatments can alleviate some of the symptoms of cystic fibrosis, but there is no cure. For example, antibiotics can help to prevent some common lung infections that damage lung tissue, and daily physical therapy can help to m…

What is being done to ‘cure’ cystic fibrosis?

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There isn’t a lot that can be done to cure cystic fibrosis at the moment. However, genetic screening is meaning that it’s being picked up quicker and more accurately. Also, stem cells and gene manipulation could provide the answer to ending…

When will there be a cure for cystic fibrosis?

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There will be a cure when there are more people with it and there is alot more funding for research. As for now, people are busy trying to find cures for cancer. The numbers of patients with cancer out weigh those with Cystic Fibrosis, ther…

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Does anyone know how far Researchers have gotten on a cure for Cystic Fibrosis?

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A: There may never be a cure, cure. But there are a few drugs in the works that help block the CFTR mutation. March 27, 2008(Bethesda, MD)—The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced today that VX-770, an oral drug in development that targets a basic defect in CF, showed promising results in an ongoing Phase 2a clinical trial for patients who carry the G551D mutation of CF. The drug is being developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated.Patients who took the drug for 14 days showed significant improvements in several key indicators of cystic fibrosis, including lung function, nasal potential difference measurements and sweat chloride levels. The findings suggest that VX-770 improves function of what is known as the faulty CFTR protein. This early data is promising and could have important implications for studies of other drugs in development.This is the first time that any potential therapy has improved the abnormal sweat chloride (salt) levels in a person with CF. Excessive sweat chloride is a key clinical indicator of cystic fibrosis. The “sweat test” is the traditional diagnostic test for CF.“These early results are an extraordinary endorsement of our hypothesis—that small molecules can correct the basic defect and affect the clinical indicators of cystic fibrosis,” said Robert J. Beall, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Foundation. “The emerging data for VX-770 represents the most exciting results we’ve seen from a Phase 2 trial and increase our confidence that we’re on the right track.”The compound VX-770 resulted from a collaboration between the Foundation and Vertex. In 1998, the Foundation approached Aurora Biosciences (acquired by Vertex in 2001) and made an initial investment to use cutting-edge technology—known as high throughput screening—to find compounds to attack the core defect in CF. Since that time, the Foundation has invested $79 million in the project, and the two organizations have closely collaborated to advance VX-770 and a second CF compound, known as VX-809, through research and into development.“At a time when the model of venture philanthropy was wholly untested, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was willing to take a chance that Vertex’s CF program would yield meaningful results for people with cystic fibrosis,” said Joshua Boger, Ph.D., president and CEO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals. “The project carried significant risk that would have dissuaded many companies and investors from moving forward. Today, however, with the Foundation’s financial, scientific and clinical network support, we have been able to bring two novel CF compounds into development and are encouraged by these early results for VX-770.”Overall, the Foundation has invested nearly $300 million in CF drug research with dozens of biotech collaborators nationwide. These collaborations with for-profit companies are part of the Foundation’s unique venture philanthropy business model. The model, which is being emulated by other orphan disease organizations, has spawned a drug pipeline of more than 30 therapies in development.Part One of the Phase 2a trial of VX-770 studied 20 cystic fibrosis patients over a 14-day period. Part Two of the study is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2008. Additional studies will evaluate the longer-term safety and efficacy of the compound.

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Q: has anyone tried that new gene thearapy cure they are suppose to be studying to cure cystic fibrosis?some virus from england?I want to know any info about this . Im at my last stage of cf and i would be willing to let them try the study on me!!please any info28 and dying

A: 28 and dying, Unfortunately, I do not have the answer to that question. I wish I did. My sister passed away of CF 7 years ago. My younger sister also has the disease. All I can say is, If you are truly serious about trying the new treatment, you will be able to find someone. You are so brave to be willing to try this, so that progress can be made in the fight against CF. I thank you for your bravery. One more thing, you sound fairly confident that you may not be in the fight much longer. I have question: Have you met Christ Jesus? Do you know where you will go when your time on Earth is done? God willing, your time on earth wil be long and fruitful, and I pray God has much more in store for you. But do you know him? Would you like to? Do you have the Peace that passes all understanding? Please, if you don’t, but would like to know more, let me know. I am not a Jehovas witness, I’m not a Morman that goes door to door. I just want to be sure you make an educated decision. He loves you, more than any love you can ever experience. I hope you know that. Write me back, and again, thank you for your bravery. I pray you are healed. John

Cystic Fibrosis….do you know what it is?

Q: Hello,Please, anyone who opened this forum, read what I have to say. I’m not fake! This just means a lot to me. Yes, I’m looking for sponsors but I’m also looking to spread the awareness of Cystic Fibrosis. Not many people know of this life threatening disease.My Story….I’m a 16 yr old high school student. Every year I fund raise for GREAT STRIDES which raising money to find a cure for CF(Cystic Fibrosis).My little sister, Jennifer M. Hoyland, passes away on November 9, 2006 at the age of 11. She was a very positive person that loved to help people. She always held her head up high even when things weren’t looking very good. You would never guess that she was diagnosed with CF when she was 6 months old.In February of ’06, Jennifer got a double lung transplant. She got to live like a normal child and play with her friends without getting sick or stopping for treatments but that didn’t last long. On a trip to Hawaii to swim w/ the dolphins for her birthday that the Make-A-Wish foundation planned for her. It was suppose to be a happy time but she got really sick. She was flown to Stanford Hospital but they didn’t know what was wrong. Later, the doctors had figured out the lungs that she had came with the CMV virus. A virus that 80% of the population had but doesn’t effect us.On October 18 of ’06, Jennifer went on life support. We stayed by her side days but I had to go back to school. My mother tried to see her everyday but it was hard with no money. I remember being in class & the phone rang. My teacher told me my mother was picking me up. Instantly I started freaking out & worrying about my sister. My mother had picked up my older sister & brother before getting me but wouldn’t tell me what was going on. When we arrive to the hospital we found out the doctors where performing a surgery on my sister. I still had no clue what was going on. A while later her doctor comes out. She tells us that Jennifer isn’t getting better & she won’t be able to survive this.We entered my sister’s room. I just remember going to her side to try to hold her hand but all I saw was blood. I looked at Jennifer, I knew she could fight this. She was always so strong. She always got sick but fought it off! She was a strong little girl. As much as I loved to believe she was going to survive, I knew it was time. I grabbed her hand & wrote “I love you” with my fingers. I watched as the color in her face disappeared. Family started to leave the room. My mother tried pulling me away but I just held on. I didn’t want to leave! On November 9, 2006 Jennifer M. Hoyland’s life was taken by Cystic Fibrosis.What is CF?Cystic fibrosis is a disease that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus. As the mucus builds up in the lungs, it blocks the airways and promotes the growth of bacteria. As a result, patients experience chronic lung infections that cause increasing damage to the lungs.The mucus also may block ducts in the pancreas, which prevents digestive enzymes from reaching the small intestine. Without these enzymes, the body cannot fully absorb fats and proteins. This can lead to malnourishment and other symptoms. Cystic fibrosis also may create mineral imbalances, affect the liver and result in infertility.A defect in the gene known as cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) causes cystic fibrosis. Everyone inherits one copy of the CFTR gene from each parent. When both parents pass on an abnormal CFTR gene, the child will have cystic fibrosis.How you can helpI’m doing a walk for CF called GREAT STRIDES. You can donate athttp://www.cff.org/Great_Strides/RebeccaHoylandNot only are you helping to find a cure but your donation will be 100% tax deductible!Thank you for taking time to read this,Rebecca Hoyland

A: my 13 yr old son has it so yes i know what it is. I am very sorry to hear of your loss, keep up with the charity work one day there may be a cure xedit; Dr House stop pretending you are a doctor