cystic fibrosis
noun
Note: The genetic mutation linked to cystic fibrosis causes disruption in the movement of chloride ions and water across cell membranes resulting in mucus that is thick and sticky instead of thin and slippery and in elevated concentrations of sodium and chloride in sweat and saliva. Cystic fibrosis occurs especially in people of northern European ancestry and is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait requiring that both parents pass on a copy of the defective gene on a chromosome other than a sex chromosome.
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Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024
In general, the caloric needs of a child with cystic fibrosis depend on their age, weight, severity of disease and other factors, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 May 2024
The company’s overall revenue guidance remains unchanged, with Vertex expecting between $10.55 billion to $10.75 billion this year, much of which will be driven by sales of its cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta, which brought in $2.48 billion during the first quarter.
—Elaine Chen Reprints, STAT, 7 May 2024
Fadi, who has cystic fibrosis and weighs about 25 pounds, is suffering from severe malnourishment caused by famine, according to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, which coordinated the children’s journeys with assistance from the World Health Organization.
—Ana Ley, New York Times, 5 May 2024
The firm is deeply involved in development and manufacturing of crucial therapies for cancer, cystic fibrosis, H.I.V. and other illnesses.
—Christina Jewett, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
This could reduce the prevalence of many hereditary diseases like muscular dystrophy or cystic fibrosis.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
For instance, the cystic fibrosis treatment Trikafta (Vertex Pharmaceuticals) went up 5.9 percent to $26,546 for a 28-day supply.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 19 Jan. 2024
Some notable discoveries during this period include the identification of the gene responsible for sickle cell anemia and the gene linked to cystic fibrosis.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
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