Seven posts were made to the CFFC Facebook page during the week of 6/2-8/2024.
06/02/2024 – “There’s no such thing as a ‘typical’ day in our house”: Lian’s story – Compare your daily routine to Lian’s. There’s bound to similarities and differences.
06/03/2024 – Rat fetuses don’t appear harmed by giving pregnant mothers Trikafta – As more women living with CF pursue motherhood, it is important investigate the potential risks to pregnancy.
06/04/2024 – Storytelling as a Path to Change – Medical reports and statistics convey the science of CF. But personal stories are more effective at communicating the impact on, and unique experiences of, individuals living with CF.
06/05/2024 – Sweat chloride can be measured with miniaturized wearable device – Sweat tests remain the definitive procedure for diagnosing CF. The device described in this article holds promise for easier – and more useful – sweat tests.
06/06/2024 – A Story of Hope: A Tribute to Jean-Sébastien – While this story was published by CF Canada to promote their equivalent to Great Strides, it is also a story of the supportive community that grows around those living with CF.
06/07/2024 – Professor Dave Spring talks about his research into new antibiotics to treat lung infection – A researcher was inspired by a friend living with CF to seek more effective, and less toxic, medicines to fight bacterial infections.
06/08/2024 – How My Brother Inspired Me to Give Back – The inspiration to shape your life can come from many sources. It’s special when it comes from a sibling.