Tag Archives: Cystic Fibrosis

Book Review– “Seven Letter’s That Saved My Life”

By amber | Published: May 24, 2010
Dottie is a true inspiration for the young and old, the sick and the healthy. Her message is clearly conveyed: to enjoy life and follow your dreams, never “give-up!” As you follow her life’s journey, you feel a significant connection to Ms. Lessard and her goals and your own dreams. Having Cystic Fibrosis myself, I [...]
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Agenda for Duke Medical Students

By amber | Published: April 25, 2010
Duke Medical School Lecture Agenda Monday April 26, 2010 1. Introduce myself 2. CF Facts • CF is the 2nd most common inherited childhood onset diseases in the US. • Approximately 30,000, w/ 1,000 new cases per year • CF affects mostly Caucasians, and seen least in Asians • 70% of patients are diagnosed by 2yrs of age, although I have two friends, one diagnosed at 17yrs old [...]
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Happy Thanksgiving

By amber | Published: November 25, 2009
Can you believe it? Where has two thousand nine gone? Some of us are happy to see the year pass by, as others’ just lost track of time and are shocked Santa is already at the mall. Myself, I won’t mind to see this year end but will treasure the memories, weddings, [...]
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