by Billy Anton | Jan 10, 2019 | EDUCATION, RESEARCH
Azithromycin for Early Pseudomonas Infection in Cystic Fibrosis. The OPTIMIZE Randomized Trial. Summary of Mayer-Hamblett N et al. Azithromycin for Early Pseudomonas Infection in Cystic Fibrosis. The OPTIMIZE Randomized Trial. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2018 Nov...
by Billy Anton | Dec 15, 2018 | EDUCATION, Genetics, RESEARCH
Two new genes were discovered recently, that with specific genetic mutations, produce PCD. The two new genes are LRRC56 and DNAH9. A group of international scientists, Serge Bonnefoy, Christopher Watson, Philippe Bastin, Eamonn Sheridan and colleagues, announced the...
by Billy Anton | Nov 29, 2018 | EDUCATION, RESEARCH
The second edition of PCD paper summaries is here, and this week we look at CT scans in PCD vs. CF! Bronchiectasis in PCD looks different to CF on CT scan Summary of Robinson P, Morgan L. Bronchiectasis in PCD looks different to CF on CT scan. Multidiscip Respir Med....
by Billy Anton | May 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
We’re proud to sponsor the outstanding abstract submissions of this year’s ATS Travel Grant awardees. Congratulations, Dr. Goyal and Dr. Hannah! The first abstract is from Vikas Goyal, MBBS, FRACP and the Australian group comparing two forms of antibiotic...
by Billy Anton | Aug 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
The PCDF is pleased to announce the celebration of 15 years of supporting research and patient support, which will take place on October 11th 2017 in Chicago, IL. The benefit will honor Drs. Michael Knowles and Margaret Leigh, who have been the pioneers of PCD...
