cystic fibrosis

Join us as we look back at some of the most memorable moments from our rare and genetic disease series, Behind the Mystery.

Travis Flores is a 29-year-old cystic fibrosis survivor and a recipient of a very rare third double-lung transplant in May 2020.

The Balancing Act has partnered with the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and WEGO Health to shine a light on rare diseases and the impact they have on patients.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common fatal genetic condition diagnosed in childhood. The condition primarily affects boys, and about 1 in 3,500 boys are born with Duchenne each year.

Cystic Fibrosis affects people from all walks of life and all age groups. One American company has dedicated itself to meeting the demands of Cystic Fibrosis patients bringing a whole level of care to this debilitating disease. Tune-in as The Balancing Act host Julie Moran sits down with Foundation Care co-founders, Dan Blakeley and Mike […]

Learn about a special pharmacy that cares for cystic fibrosis patients, safe use of antibiotics in farm animals, and affordable high-tech technology without trade-offs.

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) are inherited chronic diseases affecting the lungs and digestive systems of nearly 30,000 children, and young adults here in the U.S.  Among other symptoms, CF clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections. Join Registered Dietitian, Raquel Durban from Identify EPI, who will educate about CF […]

Behind the Mystery: Rare and Genetic Diseases – Dr. Christopher Landon, MD Internal Medicine and advocate of Hill-Rom, a leading provider of medical technologies discusses solutions for living with Cystic Fibrosis and Neuromuscular Disease.