Newborn screening for cystic fibrosis (CF) was fully implemented in all 50 states in the U.S. by 2010, but delays in timeliness of evaluation for infants with positive newborn screen tests persist.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The genetic disorder cystic fibrosis is unique because it can cause both breathing and digestive problems. Some 40,000 people in ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, digestive system and other organs. Babies are screened for it when they are born. Now, those living with the ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, digestive system and other organs From a very young age, Morgan Barrett struggled to gain weight ...

Emily Pink and Stuart Priscott both suffer from cystic fibrosis and take Kaftrio to manage their symptoms - Jay Williams / John Lawrence Emily Pink, 21, has cystic fibrosis, a rare genetic disorder ...

Infants from minoritized racial and ethnic backgrounds who have positive newborn screening tests for cystic fibrosis received their diagnostic follow-up for the disease later than recommended and ...

Breathing disorders are common in the U.S. with conditions like COPD affecting some 7% of the population and asthma affecting another 10%. Digestive conditions like GERD, acid reflux, Celiac disease ...

From a very young age, Morgan Barrett struggled to gain weight despite constantly eating. She also battled a persistent cough that never seemed to go away. Her sister Allison experienced similar ...