Cystic Fibrosis
Research on cystic fibrosis reported by scientists at Johns Hopkins University
Published in Women's Health Weekly, January 1st, 2009
Data detailed in 'Cystic fibrosis and estrogens: a perfect storm' have been presented. According to a study from the United States, "Irreversible destruction and widening of the airways due to acquired infections or genetic mutations as well as those of unknown cause are more severe in females. Differences between male and female anatomy, behavior, and hormonal state have been proposed to explain the increased incidence and severity in females with airway disease such as cystic fibrosis (CF); however, a mechanism to explain a sex-related difference has remained elusive."
"In this issue of the JCI, Coakley et al. report that elevations in the major estrogen hormone in...
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