"Cystic Fibrosis" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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An autosomal recessive genetic disease of the EXOCRINE GLANDS. It is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRANSMEMBRANE CONDUCTANCE REGULATOR expressed in several organs including the LUNG, the PANCREAS, the BILIARY SYSTEM, and the SWEAT GLANDS. Cystic fibrosis is characterized by epithelial secretory dysfunction associated with ductal obstruction resulting in AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION; chronic RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS; PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY; maldigestion; salt depletion; and HEAT PROSTRATION.
| Descriptor ID |
D003550
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C06.689.202 C08.381.187 C16.320.190 C16.614.213
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| Concept/Terms |
Pancreatic Cystic Fibrosis- Pancreatic Cystic Fibrosis
- Cystic Fibrosis, Pancreatic
- Fibrocystic Disease of Pancreas
- Pancreas Fibrocystic Disease
- Pancreas Fibrocystic Diseases
- Cystic Fibrosis of Pancreas
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Cystic Fibrosis" by people in Profiles.
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Infections, Animal Modeling, and Therapeutics. Cells. 2023 01 03; 12(1).
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Misunderstandings, misperceptions, and missed opportunities: Perspectives on adherence barriers from people with CF, caregivers, and CF team members. Patient Educ Couns. 2020 08; 103(8):1587-1594.
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Identifying Factors that Facilitate Treatment Adherence in Cystic Fibrosis: Qualitative Analyses of Interviews with Parents and Adolescents. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2019 12; 26(4):530-540.
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Clustered randomized controlled trial of a clinic-based problem-solving intervention to improve adherence in adolescents with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros. 2019 11; 18(6):879-885.
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Management of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis: a review and update. Ther Adv Respir Dis. 2012 Jun; 6(3):173-87.
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High prevalence of aquagenic wrinkling of the palms in patients with cystic fibrosis and association with measurable increases in transepidermal water loss. Pediatr Dermatol. 2012 Sep-Oct; 29(5):560-6.
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Appendiceal mass in an adolescent with cystic fibrosis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2009 Oct; 7(10):A24.
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Antibiotic therapy for pulmonary exacerbations in adults with cystic fibrosis. Medsurg Nurs. 2007 Oct; 16(5):293-8; quiz 299.