cystic fibrosis
Coverage of cystic fibrosis in the Nexus archive.
- Groom shares dance with woman who got his mother’s lungs in lifesaving transplant
At a Texas wedding, groom Matthew Firth danced with Carrie Giddens, the woman who received his mother’s lungs after his mother, Amy Firth, became an organ donor in 2012. The gesture honored the bond between Firth and Giddens, who credits the transplant with allowing her to continue motherhood after battling cystic fibrosis.
- Groom shares dance with woman who got his mother’s lungs in lifesaving transplant
A groom in Texas danced with the woman who received his mother's lungs after a transplant, honoring his mother's legacy and their bond. The woman, Carrie Giddens, had cystic fibrosis and was given the gift of life through organ donation. The gesture symbolized the connection between the donor's family and recipient, highlighting the impact of organ donation.
- Groom shares dance with woman who got his mother’s lungs in lifesaving transplant
A Texas groom performed a mother-son dance with the woman who received his mother’s lungs through organ donation. The gesture honored the bond between the groom and the lung recipient, highlighting the life-saving impact of the transplant 13 years earlier.
- Mom with cystic fibrosis thrives after quadruple-organ transplant surgery in Chicago
A mother with cystic fibrosis thrived after undergoing a quadruple-organ transplant surgery in Chicago. The procedure allowed her to survive and recover from her condition.
- This British Open amateur is a qualified mechanic with cystic fibrosis. He’s proving an inspiration
David Howard, a 27-year-old Irishman with cystic fibrosis, is competing in the British Open at Royal Birkdale. A qualified mechanic and world amateur golf ranked No. 1,456, he manages his condition with daily medication and now focuses on golf full-time. His journey includes overcoming health challenges and mental health struggles during the pandemic.
- Blood test can find thousands of genetic conditions in pregnancy, say scientists
A new maternal blood test can detect thousands of genetic conditions in a developing fetus by analyzing fragments of fetal DNA in the mother's bloodstream. Scientists claim this technique could reduce the need for invasive screening methods like amniocentesis.
- California faces pediatric specialist shortage as children with complex illnesses double
California faces a critical shortage of pediatric specialists as the number of children with complex medical conditions is projected to double over the next decade. Nearly 90% of current specialists are expected to retire within five years, exacerbated by budget cuts, hospital layoffs, and declining interest in pediatric subspecialties due to financial disincentives and regionalized care challenges.