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Bone Disease in CF Clinical Care Guidelines

WEBThis guideline provides recommendations regarding screening and treatment to optimize bone health in people with CF. Cystic fibrosis-related bone disease is a common …

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The Importance of Cost and Affordability for People With CF

WEBTo protect this progress, it's critical that people with CF can access high-quality, specialized treatments and care, regardless of income, insurance, or geography. The cost of living …

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Clinical Care Guidelines Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

WEBNutrition in Children and Adults Clinical Care Guidelines. Nutritional support is a vital component of care for patients with cystic fibrosis. These recommendations cover …

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Your CF Care Team Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

WEBYour CF Care Team. Because cystic fibrosis is a complex disease, it requires a team approach with you or your child at the center. Your CF care team includes a group of CF …

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CF Foundation Estimates Increase in CF Population

WEBToday, the CF Foundation announced that the population of people with cystic fibrosis has increased over the past decade, according to a new estimate. Close to 40,000 children …

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Medicare and CF Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

WEBMedicare, a federal health insurance program, is a coverage option for some people with cystic fibrosis, especially adults who are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance …

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CF Genetics: The Basics Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

WEBCystic fibrosis is caused by mutations in the gene that produces the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein. This protein is responsible for …

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Bone Disease and CF Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

WEBPeople with cystic fibrosis are at risk for two common bone diseases: osteoporosis (ostea-o-pour-o-sis) and osteopenia (ostea-o-pea-knee-a). Bones have a thick outer shell and a …

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Managing CF Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

WEBRegular physical activity and good nutrition are important — especially when you have cystic fibrosis. By eating a high-calorie, high-fat diet,taking vitamins and mineral …

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CF Foundation Establishes Health Equity Awards to …

WEBFrom delays in diagnosis to lower representation in clinical trials, research has shown that individuals with cystic fibrosis from underrepresented communities often experience …

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CF Foundation Responds to NIH Call for Information on Diversity …

WEBCF Foundation Responds to NIH Call for Information on Diversity and Inclusion. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recently submitted comments to the National Institutes of Health …

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CF Care Center Visits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

WEBCall us at 1-800-FIGHT CF. 1-800-344-4823. More Ways To Get Help. Quarterly visits to a CF Foundation-accredited care center are the foundation of your treatment plan. By …

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Next Steps for Evolving the Care Model

WEBThe cystic fibrosis care model is evolving to support people living longer with CF and their increasingly diverse health needs. Catalyzed by the approval of Trikafta® and the …

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There Is No Health Without Mental Health: Hope for the Future

WEBSome other data presented suggested that mental health issues are statistically associated with twice the normal mortality rates for CF patients; in parallel, the poorer physical …

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What You Need to Know: Prescription Drug Affordability Boards …

WEBWhat are prescription drug affordability boards (PDAB)? In response to rising prescription drug costs and their impact on health care spending, many states have established …

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Insurance Basics Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

WEBThe four primary types of insurance are employer-based plans, plans on the Health Insurance Marketplace (also known as the Health Insurance Exchange), private plans …

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Adequate, Affordable Insurance Coverage

WEBPeople with cystic fibrosis need adequate, affordable health insurance that covers their daily treatments, visits to care centers, and unexpected events such as …

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Choosing Insurance Coverage Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

WEBGet Help. Choosing insurance coverage can be hard. If you need help: Learn more about selecting the right plan for you with Navigating CF. Contact CF Foundation Compass at …

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