To mark World Antimicrobial resistance Awareness Week, we reflect on a research milestone that has helped researchers investigate new treatments for a serious CF lung infection.
Developing CF-related diabetes (CFRD) is one of the most common complications of cystic fibrosis. In fact, one in three adults with CF in the UK is currently living with the condition. Following World Diabetes Day last week, we chatted to specialist CF dietitian Julie Al-Siaidi about the challenges of living with and treating CFRD, and we hear from the CF community about your top tips for managing it. Thank you to everybody who shared their advice!
Ryan has cystic fibrosis (CF) and helps run gaming nights for children with CF as part of our Children in Need-funded youth programme. He was recently surprised by The One Show’s new fundraising challenge for BBC Children in Need – the Surprise Squad – to celebrate all of his hard work for our charity.
Last week the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (NACFC) took place online. It is the biggest CF conference in the world, covering everything from better ways to manage symptoms and treatments for CF, to updates on the treatment pipeline and the latest in lab research to develop new treatments. Belinda Cupid, Senior Impact Adviser at the Trust, shares her top five highlights from the Conference.
10,000 Black Interns programme participant Etienne discusses his time spent working at Cystic Fibrosis Trust - and why programmes to support Black representation are so important
