Fibrosis News

Caption: Miley Cyrus The Jingle Bell Ball held at the O2 Arena. London, England .... MILEY CYRUS has had a tattoo inked on her chest in a heartfelt tribute to a pal who died of cystic fibrosis in 2007.

Alexis Yausie wanted to help her schoolmate get healthy again, and if that meant forgoing birthday presents, then that's exactly what the seven-year-old would do.

Originally published December 5, 2009 at 10:30 p.m., updated December 5, 2009 at 10:35 p.m. About 1,000 new cases of cystic fibrosis are diagnosed each year.

It has been six years since Mallory Code signed her scorecard after a round of golf, at a college tournament in Alabama, the only event her health would permit her to play after earning a scholarship to Florida.

Eurand N.V. , a global specialty pharmaceutical company, announced the commercial availability of ZENPEP Delayed-Release Capsules, a pancreatic enzyme product indicated for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis or other conditions.

November has been a month of coin flipping. Too many parties, so little time. Case in point: At least two fine benefits to assist two worthy causes were held concurrently on Nov.

Tara Murty, 13, and Grace Findlen-Golden, 14, could have stopped working when class ended.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation honored two of its stalwarts at its annual Arthur's Jam Fundraiser.

When Perry and Kelli Clark discovered their son, Wells, had cystic fibrosis, they decided to do everything possible to fight the disease.

Vicks has recalled some of its nasal sprays because of possible contamination with a soil bacterium, Burkholderia cepacia, which can cause problems to people with impaired immune systems or cystic fibrosis, and has caused hospital acquired infections.

She looks like a model - a stunning 5'9 with fiery hair and a vibrant, extroverted personality.

A new drug undergoing a clinical trial at the University of Utah could help some cystic fibrosis patients' daily life and longevity, researchers said.

Somer Love's typical day is a lot different from most people's. Yes, she runs errands, hangs out with her family and friends and plays with her two pugs, Oscar and Lily.

Applebee's across the country will honor veterans Nov. 11 with a free entre. "Applebee's is honored to serve those who serve our country," said Mike Archer, president of Applebee's Services, Inc.

The Bishop T.K. Gorman Catholic School community says it's "saving Grace" with the more than $1,200 the school's National Honor Society raised for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in honor of a student with the disease.

Brigid Cassidy shows the beginnings of a large tattoo honoring her daughter Brittany who died April 26, 2008, of liver failure caused by cystic fibrosis.

The Central High School Key Club presented a check for $5,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Tuesday night.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation notes that about 90 percent of people with the disease are alive one year after a lung transplant and 50 percent are alive after five years.

Dr. Ronald G. Perciaccante has seen much progress in his nearly four decades of treating cystic fibrosis patients in the Watertown area.

Sneak Peek Saturday open house today The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village is inviting the community to "Extend a Hand, Bring a Can" to its Sneak Peek Saturday Open House, from 1 to 4 p.m. today.