2014 year in review: Cystic fibrosis

Adrienne P Savant1,2, Susanna A McColley1,2,3

  • 1Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Illinois.

Pediatric Pulmonology
|September 9, 2015
PubMed

Insights

This review covers 2014 cystic fibrosis (CF) research, highlighting key findings in pediatric pulmonology and related journals. It provides a concise overview of advancements in CF care and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Cystic Fibrosis Research

Background:

  • Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder affecting multiple organs.
  • Pediatric pulmonology focuses on respiratory conditions in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize CF research published in 2014.
  • To include related studies from other relevant journals.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of publications from 2014.
  • Focus on articles in Pediatric Pulmonology and related fields.

Main Results:

  • Highlights key advancements in CF research from 2014.
  • Identifies trends and significant findings in the field.

Conclusions:

  • The year 2014 saw notable progress in understanding and managing CF.
  • This review serves as a resource for current CF research.

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