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  • Lung Transplantation in Cystic Fibrosis

    Lung transplantation was first performed in 1963 but was only really successful in the 1980's. The first successful heart -lung transplant for cystic fibrosis (CF) was performed in 1985. Since then, hundreds of transplants have been performed on patients with CF.

  • Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor Study Results

    As you are probably aware, a company called Vertex has developed a CFTR modulator treatment called Orkambi.

  • Diabetes and Hot Weather - Staying Safe in the Heat

    Whether you are going on holiday or simply spending some time outdoors in the heat, high temperatures and the close humidity currently sweeping the UK do have an influence for people with long term conditions such as diabetes.