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ReviewCureus2024

Exploring Therapeutic Strategies for Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis: An In-Depth Comparative Review.

Alisha Lakhani, Ruchira Clementina, Zainab Siddiqua, Shailee Shroff, Sravani Bhavanam, Maitrey Hareshkumar Pandya, Bhoomi Bagadia, Usman Khan, Mishal Mohammed Koyappathodi Machingal, Ankush Kimmatkar and 4 more

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Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors.

Alisha LakhaniResearch, Research MD, Vadodara, IND.
Ruchira ClementinaMedicine, Government Medical College, Nizamabad, Nizamabad, IND.
Zainab SiddiquaMedicine, Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad, IND.
Shailee ShroffInternal Medicine, Gujarat Medical Education and Research Society (GMERS) Medical College, Himmatnagar, IND.
Sravani BhavanamMedicine, Research MD, Vadodara, IND.
Maitrey Hareshkumar PandyaMedicine, Davao Medical School Foundation, Davao City, PHL.
Bhoomi BagadiaMedicine, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER) Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi, IND.
Usman KhanMedicine, Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College, Lahore, PAK.
Mishal Mohammed Koyappathodi MachingalMedicine, Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Kozhikode, IND.
Ankush KimmatkarInternal Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, CHN.
Prachi ChunawalaMedicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, IND.
Harpratap SinghGeneral Medicine, Subharti Medical College, Meerut, IND.
Hasim RezaMedicine, Central America Health Sciences University, Belize City, BLZ.
Madhavi KattaMedicine, Maharashtra Institute of Medical Education and Research, Pune, IND.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that profoundly affects the respiratory and digestive systems, particularly in pediatric patients. This comprehensive review aims to conduct a comparative analysis of various treatment modalities employed in the management of CF in children. We systematically evaluated current literature focusing on pharmacological interventions, airway clearance techniques, nutritional management, and emerging therapies, including gene therapy and personalized medicine. Our analysis highlights the efficacy, safety, and accessibility of these treatments through a comparative lens, examining performance across diverse patient populations. Key comparisons include standard therapies, such as CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulators, versus traditional treatments and the effectiveness of airway clearance techniques in relation to lung function outcomes. We explore variations in treatment adherence and outcomes based on socioeconomic factors and healthcare systems. The review underscores the importance of individualized care plans tailored to the unique needs of pediatric patients. By synthesizing findings from clinical studies, meta-analyses, and expert guidelines, this review serves as a valuable resource for healthcare providers and researchers. Our goal is to optimize therapeutic strategies for pediatric patients with CF and ultimately improve their clinical outcomes.

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cf diagnosiscftr mutationcystic fibrosis (cf)general pediatricspharmacologic management

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PMID39564025
PMCPMC11576056

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