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• Cystic Fibrosis (Scientific American, 1995) - THE classic article on Cystic Fibrosis as it was understood through 1995. (Added: 18-Dec-2002 Hits: 33 Rating: 0 ) Rate It

• Cystic Fibrosis and Diabetes - Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease affecting about 30,000 people in the U.S. alone. People with CF produce very sticky, thick mucus which affects the cell function of the lungs, pancreas, intestines and reproductive organs. This mucus blocks the flow of insulin (enzymes) into the intestines, which in turn prevents proper digestion of food. This often leads to Type 2 diabetes. In fact over 40% of the individuals with CF ,ages 30 and up, have developed Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes (CFRD). (Added: 21-Aug-2002 Hits: 30 Rating: 0 ) Rate It

• Cystic Fibrosis and Typhoid Fever - Origin of cystic fibrosis gene (Added: 29-Jul-2002 Hits: 39 Rating: 0 ) Rate It

• Cystic Fibrosis as a Genetic Disease - Discussion of cystic fibrosis as a genetic disease. (Added: 17-Sep-2002 Hits: 28 Rating: 0 ) Rate It

• Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis - The quantitative pilocarpine iontophoresis sweat test measures the amount of salt in sweat. The drug pilocarpine is given to stimulate sweating in a small area of skin, and a piece of filter paper is placed against the skin to absorb the sweat. The concentration of salt in the sweat is then measured. A salt concentration above normal confirms the diagnosis in people who have symptoms of cystic fibrosis or who have family members with cystic fibrosis (Added: 31-Jul-2002 Hits: 29 Rating: 0 ) Rate It

• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (USA) - Public policy and legislation (Added: 29-Jul-2002 Hits: 25 Rating: 0 ) Rate It

• Cystic fibrosis gene carriers are protected from typhoid fever - 1988 report that the intestine in CF homozygotes fails to respond to exposure to bacterial toxins that would normally induce a secretory diarrhea. (Added: 18-Sep-2002 Hits: 24 Rating: 0 ) Rate It

• Cystic Fibrosis Related Sites - Links to CF information (Added: 10-Dec-2002 Hits: 19 Rating: 0 ) Rate It

• Cystic Fibrosis Research Inc. - CFRI is an independent non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to saving lives of children with Cystic Fibrosis. (Added: 6-Jun-2002 Hits: 48 Rating: 10.00 ) Rate It

• Cystic Fibrosis--1999 - Picture of a girl doing her respiratory treatment (Added: 18-Sep-2002 Hits: 42 Rating: 0 ) Rate It

• Cystic Fibrosis--Definition - Description of the characteristics of cystic fibrosis (Added: 12-Aug-2002 Hits: 35 Rating: 0 ) Rate It

• Cystic Fibrosis.com - This site gives support to patients with Cystic Fibrosis, their families and their caregivers. This site includes information on Cystic Fibrosis and how to live with it daily. It also includes information on fundraising, clinical trials, and research. As well a neat feature about this site is the Cystic Fibrosis Kids Section, which puts the basics of living with Cystic Fibrosis into terms children can understand. (Added: 18-Apr-2002 Hits: 108 Rating: 0 ) Rate It

• Cystic Fibrosis: Phoenix Children's Hospital - The basics of CF (Added: 24-Aug-2002 Hits: 25 Rating: 0 ) Rate It

• Cystic-L - Cystic Fibrosis Information and Support (Added: 29-Jul-2002 Hits: 26 Rating: 0 ) Rate It

• Cystic-L Home Page - News (Added: 30-Jul-2002 Hits: 21 Rating: 0 ) Rate It

• Definitions - Facts about Cystic Fibrosis (Added: 31-Jul-2002 Hits: 47 Rating: 0 ) Rate It

• Directories - Search engine to help you find doctors, dentists, and hospitals with expertise in cystic fibrosis (Added: 31-Jul-2002 Hits: 25 Rating: 0 ) Rate It

• Doctor's Guide - The latest medical news and information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. (Added: 5-Aug-2002 Hits: 22 Rating: 0 ) Rate It

• Everything you need to know about CF - Website created by a woman with cystic fibrosis to educate people about the disease. There are over 650 links concerning specific CF-related issues like common problems, new treatments, and other very helpful advice. This is definitely worth looking over if you want more practical information about cystic fibrosis. (Added: 16-Sep-2002 Hits: 28 Rating: 0 ) Rate It

• HealingWell.com - Search engine (Added: 14-Aug-2002 Hits: 25 Rating: 0 ) Rate It

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