... is known of how Lactobacillus supplementation impacts the gut microbiota in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) and whether specific microbiota states that arise following gut microbiome manipulation relate to pulmonary outcomes. Methods: Stool samples were collected from CF patients enrolled in a multi...

...Maximilian Jorczyk The Coronavirus pandemic stresses the importance of eHealth techniques to monitor patients at home. Home monitoring of lung function in asthma and cystic fibrosis (CF) may help to detect deterioration of lung function at an early stage, but the reliability is unclear. We...

...Simon-Dominik Herkenrath Background: Massive hemoptysis is a serious complication in Cystic Fibrosis (CF), occurring commonly in older patients. Bronchial artery embolization (BAE) can be performed to stop the bleeding. BAE is generally safe and effective, but can sometimes lead to serious...

...David Brandt Summary Many different species of gram-negative bacteria are associated with infection in the lung, causing exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis (CF), and ventilator-associated pneumonias. These airway pathogens must adapt to common host clearance...

...David Brandt Summary Background: Exercise-based rehabilitation is already a part of cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment; however, patient adherence is low. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of a home exercise programme using active video games (AVGs) as a training modality for children...