Seven posts were made to the CFFC Facebook page during the week of 7/23-29/2023.
07/23/2023 – Pancreas calcifications may help diagnose CF-related diabetes – CFRD is a common complication in life with CF. This study suggests that imaging can be used for earlier diagnosis.
07/24/2023 – What I Learned Biking 480 Miles With CF – This blogger explains how Trikafta fueled his ambition and helped him discover his meaning of “bold.”
07/25/2023 – Scorpionfish protein may treat antibiotic-resistant infections – Not all “miracle drugs” are created in the lab. The search continues for an answer to resistant bacteria.
07/26/2023 – “I think if I’d known someone with CF who had gone through pregnancy before and was able reassure me, I would’ve felt a lot calmer.” Bryony’s story – The best advice comes from someone with shared experience, but it can be difficult to find that someone.
07/27/2023 – I worry about how others perceive my daughter’s disease – There is more to caring for a child with CF than the medical treatments. It’s important to help your child realize her/his full self beyond CF.
07/28/2023 – Results of study into the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines for people with weaker immune systems – At the height of the COVID pandemic, there were questions about the value of vaccines to the CF community; especially, transplant recipients. The results of this study may clarify the benefits of vaccinations.
07/29/2023 – I Try to Ignore CF But It Won’t Let Me – It’s one thing to decide “CF won’t control me.” As this blogger learned, it’s totally different to say “I’ll ignore my CF.”