Where are we in terms of curing—and treating—cystic fibrosis?

Sixty years ago cystic fibrosis was practically a death sentence, but the remarkable progress of science and medicine means that people with the condition can live into their 60s. What new health challenges do these patients face—and are we any closer to a cure?

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BMJ
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2025-04-22
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.r699
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1
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Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
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Where are we in terms of curing—and treating—cystic fibrosis?

Mun-Keat Looi
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Where are we in terms of curing—and treating—cystic fibrosis?

Mun-Keat Looi
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Abstract

Sixty years ago cystic fibrosis was practically a death sentence, but the remarkable progress of science and medicine means that people with the condition can live into their 60s. What new health challenges do these patients face—and are we any closer to a cure?

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Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
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Where are we in terms of curing—and treating—cystic fibrosis? — Mun-Keat Looi · BMJ (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS