Six posts were made to the CFFC Facebook page during the week of 10/15-21/2023.
10/15/2023 – Inside the lab with CF researcher Laura – Laura is a dietitian involved in research to better understand digestion issues in CF.
10/16/2023 – Cystic Fibrosis Canada Awards $250,000 in Annual Seed Grants for innovative new research projects – In addition to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, our neighbors to the north fund research in various aspects of CF care.
10/17/2023 – Sometimes I need to give myself permission to be human – It’s easy to get caught up in the details of daily life, but it is important to occasionally step back and reflect on the larger picture.
10/19/2023 – CF Foundation Awards Advance Improvements in CF Newborn Screening – We have posted stories about delayed diagnosis and gaps in CF screening. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation continues to look for improvements in the approach to, and conduct of, screening.
10/20/2023 – Order Your 2023 Holiday Decor – Get an early start on sharing holiday cheer. You can order holiday décor for someone you care for (or someone who cares for you) by comleting the form on the linked web page. Please order by November 1st.
10/21/2023 – Helpful bacteria may inhibit P. aeruginosa’s harmful effects – This research has uncovered a potential treatment for inflammation caused by Pseudomonas derived from a bacteria naturally occurring in the mouth.