Seven posts were made to the CFFC Facebook page during the week of 4/27-5/3/2025.
04/27/2025 – Balancing My Career Aspirations and Growing Family With CF – CF doesn’t define you, but it has a lot to do with effort required to achieve your dream. As this blogger notes, it’s nice to have a team to help with the burdens.
04/28/2025 – Join Us for Family Day 2025 – Before your summer calendars fill up, save the date for Family Day 2025 – August 3, 2025. Follow the link for details and registration.
04/29/2025 – Single-dose baloxavir reduces household influenza transmission – This study may provide a path to a safer home environment for people living with CF during flu season.
04/30/2025 – “When I look at Philippa, I’m always hugely inspired by the positivity she’s shown in very difficult circumstances” – Nick and Philippa’s story – An interesting brother/sister story.
05/01/2025 – Sugar control in CF-related diabetes tied to fitness level – Without close management, people with CFRD may have abnormal blood sugar levels. This study indicates that, in turn, could impact their capacity to exercise.
05/02/2025 – 45th Kit Taylor Memorial Lecture – The Old and the New – If you missed the Kit Taylor lectures in April, you can get the highlights in the linked article. The article includes a link a recording of the Grand Rounds portion of this year’s lectureship.
05/03/2025 – Advocating For CF Awareness in the Latino Community – CF has no racial or ethnic boundaries; however, it has not been readily recognized in non-white cultures. This mom’s story points out the extra burden in communities unfamiliar with CF