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Long-term effects of ivacaftor on nonpulmonary outcomes in individuals with cystic fibrosis, heterozygous for a S1251N mutation.
Pediatric pulmonology - 1 Jun 2020
Burghard M Marcella, Berkers G Gitte, Ghijsen S Sophie, Hollander-Kraaijeveld Fm Francis, de Winter-de Groot Km Karin, van der Ent Ck Kors, Heijerman Hgm Harry, Takken T Tim, Hulzebos Hj Erik
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: To describe the long-term effects of ivacaftor (Kalydeco®) in individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) on body mass index (BMI), body composition (BC), pulmonary function (PF), resting energy expenditure (REE), and exercise capacity (EC) after ≥12 months of treatment. WORKING HYPOTHESIS: BMI, lean and fat mass, PF, and EC will increase and REE will decrease after treatment. STUDY DESIGN: Observational...
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