Cystic Fibrosis
The earliest descriptions of lung disease in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) showed the involvement of 3 interacting pathophysiologic elements in CF airways: mucus obstruction, inflammation, and infection. Over the…
Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis and Newborn Screening
The diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF) has evolved over the past decade as newborn screening has become universal in the United States and elsewhere. The heterogeneity of phenotypes associated with…
Molecular Genetics of Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
The cystic fibrosis (CF) transmembrane conductance regulator ( CFTR ) gene encodes an epithelial ion channel. Although one mutation remains the most common cause of CF (F508del), there have been…
Background and Epidemiology
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common autosomal-recessive disease in white persons. Significant advances in therapies and outcomes have occurred for people with CF over the past 30 years. Many of…
Cystic Fibrosis
Susan G. Marshall, MD, Editor Drucy Borowitz, MD, Editor Living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a challenge, but advances in medical care for people with CF have opened new opportunities…
Cystic Fibrosis
Bonita F. Stanton, MD, Consulting Editor Our understanding of cystic fibrosis (CF) has exploded over the last several decades, with substantial advances in disease treatment and life expectancy. Given dramatic…
Cystic Fibrosis
PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA www.pediatric.theclinics.com Consulting Editor BONITA F. STANTON August 2016 • Volume 63 • Number 4
Developmental Surveillance and Screening in the Electronic Health Record
Effective well-child care includes developmental surveillance and screening to identify developmental delays and subsequent interventions. Electronic health records (EHRs) have been widely adopted to improve efficiency and appropriate clinical practice….
A Review of Pediatric Telemental Health
Because of the widening gap between need for child mental health services and availability of child specialists, secure videoconferencing options are more needed than ever to address access challenges across…
Transitions in Health Care
Numerous individuals with chronic disease age into adulthood each year, necessitating transition from a pediatric to an adult medical care team. Transition should start early in adolescence and occur gradually…
