New Test Promises Quicker, More Accurate Evaluation For Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Monday, October 27, 2008 - 20:14 in Health & Medicine

Researchers have identified a simple gene-based blood test that more accurately and quickly measures cystic fibrosis patients' response to therapy than current tests. The test, a measure of inflammatory gene expression, could improve patient care and help clear a backlog of promising medications now hung up in clinical trials.

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