Published Aug 20, 2019

Ep 34 Cystic Fibrosis: Complete Somatic Rebellion

Discover the genetic intricacies of cystic fibrosis and its historical evolution with insights from Jay Gironimi, highlighting his personal journey and the transformative impact of modern treatments and therapies.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Episode Highlights

Related Episodes

Ep 56 Sickle Cell Disease: Invisible Illness, Enduring Strength
Answers 383 questions
Ep 87 C. diff: Fighting poop with poop
Answers 383 questions
Ep 45 Hepatitis C: Hepatiti?
Answers 383 questions
Ep 137 ME/CFS: What’s in a name? (A lot, actually)
Answers 383 questions
Ep 144 IVF, Part 2: Invention
Answers 383 questions
Ep 89 Hepatitis B: Hepatiti, Take 2
Answers 383 questions
Ep 37 E. coli (unless it's beets)
Answers 383 questions
Ep 122 Asthma: A phlegmy episode
Answers 383 questions
Ep 15 MRSA: Make Resistance Susceptible Again
Answers 383 questions
Ep 143 IVF, Part 1: Infertility
Answers 383 questions
Ep 66 The Outs and Ins of Organ Transplantation
Answers 383 questions
Ep 43 M-m-m-my Coronaviruses
Answers 383 questions
Ep 65 Sweating Sickness: Ready, Sweat, Go!
Answers 383 questions
Ep 152 Hemochromatosis: Ironing out the details
Answers 383 questions
Ep 47 Schistosomiasis: A Snail's Pace
Answers 383 questions

Dexa/This Podcast Will Kill You

Ep 34 Cystic Fibrosis: Complete Somatic Rebellion

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Life and Mortality

Daily Health Routine

Cystic Fibrosis Origins

Cystic Fibrosis Origins

Ancient Roots of CF

Defining Cystic Fibrosis

CFTR Protein Insights

Cystic Fibrosis Insights

Cystic Fibrosis Advances

Understanding Cystic Fibrosis

Mucus and Obstruction

Cystic Fibrosis Proteins

Cystic Fibrosis Insights

Glands and Digestion

Cystic Fibrosis Insights

Episode Highlights

Genetic Mechanisms

Cystic Fibrosis History

Life with Cystic Fibrosis

Advancements in Treatment

Related Episodes

Ep 56 Sickle Cell Disease: Invisible Illness, Enduring Strength

Ep 87 C. diff: Fighting poop with poop

Ep 45 Hepatitis C: Hepatiti?

Ep 137 ME/CFS: What’s in a name? (A lot, actually)

Ep 144 IVF, Part 2: Invention

Ep 89 Hepatitis B: Hepatiti, Take 2

Ep 37 E. coli (unless it's beets)

Ep 122 Asthma: A phlegmy episode

Ep 15 MRSA: Make Resistance Susceptible Again

Ep 143 IVF, Part 1: Infertility

Ep 66 The Outs and Ins of Organ Transplantation

Ep 43 M-m-m-my Coronaviruses

Ep 65 Sweating Sickness: Ready, Sweat, Go!

Ep 152 Hemochromatosis: Ironing out the details

Ep 47 Schistosomiasis: A Snail's Pace

Ep 34 Cystic Fibrosis: Complete Somatic Rebellion

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Genetic MechanismsThe CFTR protein's dysfunction is central to cystic fibrosis, affecting ion transport and leading to severe symptoms. Genetic mutations in this protein result in a range of physiological issues, particularly impacting the lungs and respiratory system.

Genetic Mechanisms

Cystic Fibrosis History

Life with Cystic Fibrosis

Advancements in TreatmentThe podcast explores groundbreaking advancements in cystic fibrosis treatment, highlighting the impact of breakthrough drugs and gene therapy. Jay Gironimi shares his personal journey, emphasizing the importance of ongoing research in improving patient outcomes.

Advancements in Treatment

Related Episodes