Key takeaways:

The study reported elevated adjusted rates for four non-pulmonary complications in those with vs. without cystic fibrosis (CF) without a lung transplant.

Those with CF had complications earlier in life.

Perspective from Marc A. Sala, MD

Adults with vs. without cystic fibrosis and no lung transplant have higher rates of cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, kidney stones and cancer, according to results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society .

Further, each of these complications happened at a younger age in those with cystic fibrosis (CF), according to researchers.

Data were derived from Arya R, et al. Ann Am Thorac Soc . 2025;doi:10.1513/AnnalsATS.202502-170OC.

“This study has clinical implications highlighting the need for CF care mod

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