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.
This Strategic Research Centre will lay important foundations for the best way to accurately test the effectiveness of new antibiotic medicines for CF lung infections. The SRC is co-funded between the Trust and the CF Foundation in the United States.
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.
Being more physically active has important health benefits for everyone. As a result, achieving recommended weekly physical activity levels is encouraged within the UK. People with cystic fibrosis (CF) can obtain extra benefits, including improved lung function, as well as many psychological and social benefits. This study will help establish whether digitally delivering (e.g., online) physical activity promotion material is accessible, usable, and engaging in supporting young people with CF to be more physically active. The total time commitment for participation is 6-months. Access to the digitally delivered physical activity promotion material will be provided throughout this period. The trial...