Six posts were made to the CFFC Facebook page during the week of 3/29-4/4/2026.
03/29/2026 – Transplant tied to longer survival in CF patients with kidney failure – Advanced kidney disease is a significant complication for many people living with CF. This study revealed transplantation provided a significant advantage over other treatments for kidney disease.
03/31/2026 – Discovering the hiding places of Pseudomonas aeruginosa – This research is seeking to understand how Pseudomonas invades lung cells and, thereby, evades antibiotic treatment.
04/01/2026 – Advocacy has a way of bringing out the best in people – This story show the two sides of advocacy – the advocacy of taking care of yourself and the advocacy of caring for others.
04/02/2026 – Nikki’s lifelong fight with cystic fibrosis: a story of resiliency – Resilience could be considered an essential life skill for people living with CF as this woman’s story demonstrates.
04/03/2026 – New CFTR panel expands detection of cystic fibrosis gene variants – Genetic screening is important for early CF diagnosis and early treatment. The advance noted in this article will allow diagnosis in a more diverse population.
04/04/2026 – Finding Gratitude on Our CF Journey – This woman takes an interesting recounts her son’s CF challenges and finds some positive aspects.