The firm's chief scientific officer called the achievement "a major milestone for Spirovant and for the cystic fibrosis ...

People with cystic fibrosis (CF) have higher chloride levels due to a genetic defect that disrupts this process. The sweat test is usually recommended for newborns with abnormal screening results ...

Most people with cystic fibrosis are diagnosed before the age of two, through newborn screening with a heel prick test. It might also be diagnosed with a sweat test or a genetic test. People who ...

IVDR ensures that the Yourgene Cystic Fibrosis Base test, which is manufactured for sale in the EU, is assessed against stringent quality, safety and performance requirements. Manufacturers must ...

VertexPharma wants to transform the treatment of pain. An upcoming sciatica clinical trial readout will be pivotal.

Preventative speciality can diagnose rare and inherited health conditions but difficulty accessing the service is affecting ...

Pre-pregnancy tests and counselling are crucial for identifying health risks ensuring fertility and preparing for a healthy ...

Genetic screening is crucial in identifying potential genetic disorders, enabling couples to make informed decisions about ...

Dr. Albritton is a resident physician and Dr. Kingdom is Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga. Albritton FD, Kingdom TT.