An elevated chloride concentration in an infant’s sweat is indicative of the genetic, progressive disease cystic fibrosis. Many current diagnostics work by detecting levels of chloride in sweat, ...

Babies, like adults and children, sweat to help cool the body. Reasons a baby may sweat can include overheating, crying, fever, genetic differences, and certain medical conditions. Parents and ...

Newborn screening for health conditions such as Cystic Fibrosis is a standard practice in many countries. As a genetic disorder, early identification of Cystic Fibrosis is crucial to ensure timely ...

Twenty years ago, cystic fibrosis wasn’t a household term for me. Today, cystic fibrosis — a genetic disorder that causes a buildup of thick, sticky mucus that can damage organs, especially the lungs ...

In 1938, Dr. Dorothy Hansine Andersen described a new disease that caused the deaths of children she treated. She called it cystic fibrosis (CF). CF is a genetic condition that occurs due to ...