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The prolific 19th-century Polish-French pianist and composer died at the age of 39, of what had long been believed to be tuberculosis. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pickled in cognac', Chopin's heart gives up its secrets

Whether Chopin suffered from cystic fibrosis is still debatable .

26 Nov 2017 6:00 PM IST

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Now, a test that matches cystic fibrosis patients with best therapy

Here is how it works.

22 Nov 2017 3:08 PM IST

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Insufficient antibiotics available for cystic fibrosis patients: Study

Cystic fibrosis affects about 70,000 people worldwide.

7 Nov 2018 2:04 PM IST

Tooth decay occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches), such as breads, cereals, milk, soda, fruits, cakes, or candy are left on the teeth (Photo: Pixabay)

Toothpaste ingredient may combat severe lung disease: Study

CF is a genetic disease with one in every 2,500 to 3,500 people diagnosed with it at an early age.

18 May 2018 5:06 PM IST

Lung damage caused by chronic inflammation in conditions such as COPD and cystic fibrosis leads to reduced lung function and eventually respiratory failure. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cystic Fibrosis in unborn babies may lead to lower birth weight

CF mutation could also have an effect on the way babies develop within the womb.

4 Aug 2018 6:09 PM IST

Lung damage caused by chronic inflammation in conditions such as COPD and cystic fibrosis leads to reduced lung function and eventually respiratory failure. (Photo: Pixabay)

Stem cell therapy may help repair lung damage: study

MSC therapy resulted in significant improvements in lung structure, suggesting that it has the potential to repair...

25 March 2017 8:02 PM IST

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Record baby: Woman gives birth to baby from embryo frozen for 24 years

This baby's story is incredible.

20 Dec 2017 11:49 AM IST

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Genetics in personalised medicine is healthcare's current buzz word

Here what researchers have found.

19 Dec 2017 1:25 PM IST

physicians who treat patients with cystic fibrosis may be able to consider alternative strategies to treat symptoms associated with cystic fibrosis. (Photo: AFP)

Treatment for cystic fibrosis may cause hearing loss

The antibiotics administered may affect the hearing of the patients already receiving treatment for the disease

25 Feb 2017 6:57 PM IST