Highlights of the 2010 North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference
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The 24th North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference did not have the heightened level of excitement of the past couple of years, but there was an air of anticipation relating to the number of ongoing trials of new therapies.Abstract:
The 24th North American Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Conference was held in Baltimore, Maryland. The meeting did not have the heightened level of excitement of the past couple of years, but there was an air of anticipation relating to the number of ongoing trials of new therapies. In addition, novel therapies are emerging rapidly and it is clear that CF teams will need to reflect carefully on how these fit into their management strategies. The three plenary sessions are available on the CFF website:read more
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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Evidence-Based Guidelines for Management of Infants with Cystic Fibrosis
Drucy Borowitz,Karen A. Robinson,Margaret Rosenfeld,Stephanie D. Davis,Kathryn A. Sabadosa,Stephanie L. Spear,Suzanne H. Michel,Richard B. Parad,Terry B. White,Philip M. Farrell,Bruce C. Marshall,Frank J. Accurso +11 more
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