Cystic Fibrosis
Follow the links below to find information on cystic fibrosis.
Reviewed January 2012
Related HealthInsite Topics
Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Cystic Fibrosis
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Links to summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for treatments for cystic fibrosis.
Personal Stories about Cystic Fibrosis
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Links to personal stories about living with cystic fibrosis
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| Title: | Erbitux, Gilenya and Other Medicines Listed on the PBS |
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| Publisher: | HealthInsite Editorial Team |
| Description: | More than 400,000 Australians will benefit from new subsidised medicines from 1 September 2011, including patients suffering multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis and various forms of cancer. |
| Date: | Sep 2011 |
| Title: | Personal Stories about Cystic Fibrosis |
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| Publisher: | HealthInsite Topic Page |
| Description: | Links to personal stories about living with cystic fibrosis |
| Date: | Mar 2011 |
| Title: | Newborn screening |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Every newborn in Australia is given a blood test to check for the presence of particular genetic or metabolic disorders, including phenylketonuria (PKU), hypothyroidism and cystic fibrosis. The few drops of blood needed for the test are taken by pricking your baby's heel. |
| Date: | Jan 2011 |
| Title: | Cystic fibrosis |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening genetic disorder. It severely affects the lungs and digestive system. There is currently no cure; however, with improved medication and treatment to manage symptoms, life expectancy has been extended considerably. |
| Date: | Aug 2010 |
| Title: | Cystic fibrosis - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common, genetic (inherited) disease that affects about one in every 3000 babies born. |
| Date: | Dec 2009 |
| Title: | Cystic fibrosis: fast facts - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Some fast facts about Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic condition affecting one in every 2,500 Australian babies. |
| Date: | May 2009 |
| Title: | CF adults |
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| Publisher: | RealTime Health Pty. Ltd. |
| Description: | Online videos and DVD's of the personal stories and patient experiences of adults with cystic fibrosis. |
| Date: | Feb 2009 |
| Title: | CF in adolescence |
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| Publisher: | RealTime Health Pty. Ltd. |
| Description: | Online videos and DVD's of the personal stories and patient experiences of cystic fibrosis (CF) in adolescence. |
| Date: | Feb 2009 |
| Title: | CF newly diagnosed |
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| Publisher: | RealTime Health Pty. Ltd. |
| Description: | Online videos and DVD's of the personal stories and patient experiences of people newly diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF). |
| Date: | Feb 2009 |
| Title: | Cystic fibrosis |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Cystic Fibrosis is a recessive genetic disorder that affects the mucus lining of the lungs, which leads to breathing problems and other health problems. Provides information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the disorder. |
| Date: | Jan 2009 |
| Title: | Bronchiectasis: a new look at an old adversary |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | The management of bronchiectasis is finally advancing and patients have new options in terms of diagnostics, antibiotic therapy and physiotherapy. Patients can experience improved quality of life and health outcomes. |
| Date: | Jun 2008 |
| Title: | Newborn screening: test to protect your baby |
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| Publisher: | Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW) |
| Description: | Routine test for newborn babies in NSW. Over 30 rare disorders can now be detected by the newborn screening test. |
| Date: | May 2003 |
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