Cystic Fibrosis
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Halloween treasure hunt held across Saskatoon to fight cystic fibrosisThe Halloween-themed treasure hunt spanned across Saskatoon after starting at the Black Fox Farm and Distillery.CanadaOct 16, 2022
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Hoops4Hope returns in-person to raise funds for cystic fibrosisThe Hoops4Hope event returned this year to its regular format for the first time since 2019. The 3-on-3 basketball event raises awareness for cystic fibrosis.CanadaOct 10, 2022
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B.C. expands children’s access to ‘transformational’ cystic fibrosis drugUntil now, Trikafta has only been covered for patients aged 12 and over, and without coverage the drug costs $25,000 per month.HealthSep 7, 2022
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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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Manitoba government expands eligibility for cystic fibrosis medication to include kidsThe province announced expanding eligibility for Trikafta — a cystic fibrosis medication — to include kids six and older.HealthAug 17, 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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Ontario government expands access to cystic fibrosis medicationThe MoH said it is expanding coverage for Trikafta -- a treatment for cystic fibrosis -- to include all residents aged six and over through a publicly-funded drug program.HealthJul 8, 2022
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Private insurance is hurdle for Ontario patients needing ‘miracle’ Cystic Fibrosis drugAn annual price tag of $300,000 per patient puts Trikafta out of reach for a lot of families. Ontario said it would cover the drug, but some patients say there's a catch.CanadaNov 19, 2021
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Regina couple with cystic fibrosis ‘frustrated’ with province’s handling of COVID-19 pandemicCassandra and Dillon Bumpus have been in isolation since March 2020 due to their life-long and incurable diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.HealthNov 2, 2021
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New cystic fibrosis, HIV drugs made available to ManitobansTrikafta for cystic fibrosis (CF) and HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) are being added to the provincial formulary.HealthOct 22, 2021
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