Background: The protein–energy malnutrition (PEM) that is characterized by
hypoproteinemia, edema, and anemia has been reported in 5–13% of infants with cystic …

This study analyzes the prevalence and the role of possible clinical and genetic risk factors
for the development of cystic fibrosis (CF)-related liver disease (LD) in a Macedonian CF …

Background and aims Metabolic alkalosis in association with low serum electrolyte
concentration (hyponatremia, hypochloremia, and hypokalemia) is known complication of …

Materials and methods A two-step IRT-IRT algorithm is performed, and then a sweat test for
confirmation/exclusion of the CF diagnosis when IRT values were both over the cutoff: 70.0 …

Imbalance between bone formation and degradation in cystic fibrosis (CF) has become an
important issue for developing osteopenia. The aim of our study was to assess bone …

Background: The impact of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection on
cystic fibrosis (CF) progression and the optimal treatment regimen are still unclear. Aims and …

Benign transient hyperphosphatasemia (BTH) is a condition which occurs in children
younger than five years, characterized by a complete absence of specific clinical and …

Results: Among 6354 infants, there were 2299 in C1, 2172 in C2 and 1883 in C3. Reported
age at diagnosis was earlier than AFE. Across time periods, AFE decreased. Weight for age …

Objectives: The spectrum and frequencies of CFTR mutations varies considerably between
populations and regions of the world. The Balkan region is known for greater heterogeneity …

Introduction: In our country, treatment with Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor+ Ivacaftor first
started in patients with the worst lung function, with the lowest FEV1 (forced expiratory …