Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1151356]Brief description Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic condition that causes recurrent lung infections and early death. Some patients also develop diabetes which causes a more rapid decline. Many young children with CF have “pre-diabetes” but guidelines do not recommend screening high glucose in this group. In order to intervene early, this study aims to determine if “pre-diabetes” in very young children with Cystic Fibrosis causes poorer growth, lung function or an increase in bacterial infections to.
Funding Amount $AUD 128,188.82
Funding Scheme Postgraduate Scholarships
Notes Medical/Dental Postgraduate Scholarship
- nhmrc : 1151356
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1151356
