Six posts were made to the CFFC Facebook page during the week of 5/5-11/2024.
05/05/2024 – Here’s why it’s important to become an organ donor – This blogger dispels some common misconceptions that may inhibit organ donation.
05/06/2024 – Organization Tips for Parents of Children With CF – Life with CF is complex. This blogger offers some suggestions to manage the details of daily life.
05/07/2024 – Rare cell type in lungs found to regulate airway liquid pH – While the discovery of a new cell impacted by the CFTR protein seems to complicate the CF treatment strategy, the new information improves the overall understanding of how the epithelial cells work in the lungs.
05/08/2024 – Giving Myself Permission to Forget – This blogger is torn about forgetting the details of life with CF before modulators. That said, it’s important that we don’t forget those details since they are still relevant for those who do not benefit from modulators. There is still work to do.
05/10/2024 – Seeking medical insights in the physics of mucus – This research is not directly related to CF; however, the findings may improve the study of mucus in CF. Importantly, the researchers noted that traditional methods of collecting mucus for study produce unreliable results.
05/11/2024 – A Step Toward a Brighter Future – This story of strength and support promotes the Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Enjoy the story and use the motivation to support Great Stride on May 19th to support our Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.