Cystic Fibrosis

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Reviewed January 2012

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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
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
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to personal stories about living with cystic fibrosis
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Newborn screening
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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