Mar
31
2009
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Teen brothers are cystic fibrosis patients who inspire others

Meet Devon and Dillon Gonzalez. Devon, 15, is a sophomore in the Blake High musical theater program.

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Mar
28
2009
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Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth debuts 2010 GLK

On March 3, Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth unveiled the all-new 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK luxury compact SUV.

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Mar
27
2009
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Hold walk to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

A walk to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will start at the Kemmerer Middle School at 1 P.M. on Monday, May 4, noted local contact John Corbin.

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Mar
26
2009
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2 great bands, 1 great cause

Muddy River Smokehouse will host “2 Great Bands for 1 Great Cause” at 9 p.m., Friday, March 27.

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Mar
25
2009
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Alnara Pharmaceuticals Licenses Worldwide Rights to Liprotamase from Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Alnara Pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceutical company developing novel, non-systemic orally-delivered protein therapeutics for the treatment of metabolic diseases, today announced a licensing agreement with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc.

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Mar
25
2009
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Vertex Plans Human Trial for New Cystic Fibrosis Drug

The drug, which Vertex is calling VX-809, aims to improve lung function in cystic fibrosis patients by increasing the number of defective proteins on the surface of cells in the lungs.

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Mar
25
2009
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Alnara Licenses Altus Cast-off Trizytek from CF Foundation

Alnara Pharmaceuticals Inc. is expected to announce Wednesday morning that it has licensed the Phase III cystic fibrosis drug Trizytek – which was dropped by Altus Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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Mar
24
2009
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Baldwin Park Food & Wine Festival raises $53,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

More than 800 people attended the March 7 2009 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Baldwin Park Food & Wine Festival in Orlando.

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Mar
22
2009
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Continue reading “Holly kindergartner, Sebastein Bemman, doesn’t let cystic fibrosis slow him down”

What most people know about 6-year-old Sebastein Bemman is that he has the ability to tuck the upper parts of his ears inward and pop them back out again — a special talent that never fails to make somebody laugh.

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Mar
21
2009
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Students model prom fashions to fight cystic fibrosis

London. Paris. New York City. Manchester, Pennsylvania? The first three cities are all associated, among other things, as being hubs for the fashion world.

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Mar
21
2009
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PacSun signs on as title sponsor for ‘Pipeline to a Cure’

Surfersvillage Global Surf News , 18 March, 2009 : – - Huntington Beach — Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Southern California Chapter, is pleased to announce that PacSun has signed on for the second year to become the title sponsor for the 2nd Annual Pipeline to a Cure Gala to be held on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, …

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Mar
20
2009
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EU to Gilead: More Trials for You

Sometimes companies have to roll the dice. Last September, the Food and Drug Administration turned down Gilead Sciences ‘ aztreonam lysine, a drug to treat bacterial infections in cystic fibrosis patients, but there was still hope for European approval.

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Mar
20
2009
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European CHMP Adopts Negative Opinion On Aztreonam Lysine

Main Category: Cystic Fibrosis Also Included In: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses ; Respiratory / Asthma ; Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals Article Date: 20 Mar 2009 – 5:00 PDT Gilead Sciences, Inc.

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Mar
19
2009
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Gilead cystic fibrosis drug faces hurdle in Europe

Biotechnology company Gilead Sciences Inc. said Thursday a European advisory committee recommended against approving the company’s inhalable cystic fibrosis treatment candidate.

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Mar
18
2009
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Lunch raises money for cystic fibrosis

Wednesday afternoon Outback Steak House in Terre Haute hosted a Luncheon for Life.

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Mar
18
2009
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Treatment Of Infections In Cystic Fibrosis Complicated By Superbug

Main Category: Cystic Fibrosis Also Included In: MRSA / Drug Resistance ; Diabetes Article Date: 18 Mar 2009 – 6:00 PDT The unexpected behaviour of a family of “superbugs” called the Burkholderia cepacia complex could have implications for the treatment of cystic fibrosis patients.

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Mar
18
2009
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Lawmakers may cut cystic fibrosis drug funds

For years, Idaho taxpayers have helped cystic fibrosis patients pay for the expensive medicines that keep them alive.

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Mar
17
2009
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Immune cells play surprising role in cystic fibrosis lung damage

Immune cells once thought to be innocent bystanders in cystic fibrosis may hold the key to stopping patients’ fatal lung disease.

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Mar
17
2009
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Annual CF fundraising Dinner Dance to go out in style

The Georgetown Dinner Dance for cystic fibrosis will celebrate its 10th anniversary at the North Halton Golf and Country Club Saturday,A April 18.

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Mar
16
2009
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Immune Cells Play Surprising Role in Cystic Fibrosis Lung Damage, Stanford/Packard Study Shows

Immune cells once thought to be innocent bystanders in cystic fibrosis may hold the key to stopping patients’ fatal lung disease.

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Mar
16
2009
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German scientists block cystic fibrosis symptoms in mice

German researchers have found that the symptoms of cystic fibrosis can be prevented in an animal model by spraying amiloride into the lungs of young mice.

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Mar
15
2009
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‘65 roses:’ Pretty name for horrible disease

Amy Carter, 31, suffers from cerebral palsy and reflex sympathetic dystrophy, which causes constant pain, but wants to conduct an individual campaign to benefit cystic fibrosis.

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Mar
13
2009
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Charity Horse Show raises $2,880 for CF research

Equestrian Lauren Kiser demonstrates her skill during Raise the Bar for Cystic Fibrosis, a charity horse show at the FM Equestrian Center.

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Mar
11
2009
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Playing from the heart

A SONG FOR a JAMIEa : Pitch Red members Jon Heider and Anna Schaeffer, perform at Howarda s Club H. Tomorrow, the band will be hosting a benefit concert for Cystic Fibrosis.

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Mar
09
2009
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Cystic fibrosis a daily struggle but one with hope for Marysville family

Michael O’Leary / The Herald Six-year-old Brenna Krug of Marysville uses an inhaler to help clear her lungs, part of a lengthy daily routine of treatments for cystic fibrosis.

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Mar
07
2009
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Junior Theater Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

This weekend the North of the River Junior Theater will perform the inspirational play called John Lennon & Me.

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Mar
06
2009
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Great Strides to raise funds for cystic fibrosis

When Matison Taylor was 5, her mother noticed she wasn’t gaining weight and grew concerned.

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Mar
06
2009
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Broc Glover’s Breathe Easy Ride Against Cystic Fibrosis

The 2009 edition of Broc Glover’s Breathe Easy Ride Against Cystic Fibrosis takes place from 10am-4pm on Sunday, March 29, 2009 in Temecula’s Old Town.

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Mar
05
2009
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Inspire will cut 20 workers, halt new development

Inspire Pharmaceuticals is stopping research on experimental medicines that are in the early stages of development and laying off 20 employees to cut expenses.

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Mar
03
2009
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Surgery gives teen a new shot at life

Daniel Sloan, 17, has big plans in the next few years: Graduate from high school, travel to Germany to see an older brother and attend Harvard University with the goal of becoming a lawyer.

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