cystic fibrosis
Coverage of cystic fibrosis in the Nexus archive.
- Mom with cystic fibrosis thrives after quadruple-organ transplant surgery in Chicago
A mother with cystic fibrosis thrived after undergoing a quadruple-organ transplant surgery in Chicago. The procedure allowed her to survive and recover from her condition.
- This British Open amateur is a qualified mechanic with cystic fibrosis. He’s proving an inspiration
David Howard, a 27-year-old Irishman with cystic fibrosis, is competing in the British Open at Royal Birkdale. A qualified mechanic and world amateur golf ranked No. 1,456, he manages his condition with daily medication and now focuses on golf full-time. His journey includes overcoming health challenges and mental health struggles during the pandemic.
- Blood test can find thousands of genetic conditions in pregnancy, say scientists
A new maternal blood test can detect thousands of genetic conditions in a developing fetus by analyzing fragments of fetal DNA in the mother's bloodstream. Scientists claim this technique could reduce the need for invasive screening methods like amniocentesis.
- California faces pediatric specialist shortage as children with complex illnesses double
California faces a critical shortage of pediatric specialists as the number of children with complex medical conditions is projected to double over the next decade. Nearly 90% of current specialists are expected to retire within five years, exacerbated by budget cuts, hospital layoffs, and declining interest in pediatric subspecialties due to financial disincentives and regionalized care challenges.