Cystic Fibrosis Canada
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‘Frustrating’: Family urges B.C. to fund new drug for young kids with cystic fibrosisOliver Narciso's lung function began declining suddenly last year and he spent two weeks in the hospital this summer undergoing tests, according to his mother, Miriana Narciso.HealthAug 31, 2022
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‘Huge miracle’: Saskatchewan to expand cystic fibrosis medication in AugustTrifakta works by targeting specific genetic mutations that cause CF. The mutation impacts about 90 per cent of CF patients.HealthJul 18, 2022
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Nova Scotia to cover the cost of cystic fibrosis drug TrikaftaNova Scotia's health minister expects the drug to be on the provincial formulary by the end of November.HealthOct 15, 2021
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Saskatchewan will cover cost of ‘miracle’ cystic fibrosis drug TrikaftaThe province announced their plans to cover the cost of the life-altering cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta on Friday, joining Alberta and Ontario.HealthSep 26, 2021
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Cystic Fibrosis patients, advocates urge Ontario government to provide ‘miracle drug’ funding"We can't afford to lose any more patients to CF when there is a drug like this available."HealthAug 20, 2021
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‘Now’s the time’: Cystic fibrosis community calls for Canada to fast-track ‘miracle’ drug“It’s the closest thing to a cure that we’ve ever had."HealthNov 12, 2020
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Canadians demand access to ‘miracle’ cystic fibrosis drug already approved in U.S. and U.K.Trikafta has not arrived on the Canadian market, but it's already authorized by authorities in the United States and United Kingdom.HealthJul 6, 2020
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Saskatoon family waiting for access to cystic fibrosis treatmentsA Saskatoon family waits on a potential deal that would bring access to new cystic fibrosis treatment drugs in Canada that would help their two boys who have CF.CanadaJun 28, 2020
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Cystic fibrosis cases in Saskatchewan on the rise, according to new reportCases of cystic fibrosis have increased faster than the overall population of Saskatchewan, according to a new report from the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Society.HealthJun 23, 2020
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Lawn signs honour families affected by cystic fibrosis as fundraising, advocacy move onlineDue to COVID-19 restrictions, the annual Cystic Fibrosis Canada Walk to Make CF History is now a virtual event raising money for research into a cure.CanadaMay 31, 2020
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