Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs, but also the pancreas, liver, kidneys, and intestine. Long-term issues include difficulty breathing and coughing up mucus as a result of frequent lung infections.Other signs and symptoms may include sinus infections, poor growth, fatty stool, clubbing of the fingers and toes, and infertility in most males.Different people may have different degrees of symptoms.
There is no known cure for cystic fibrosis. Lung transplantation may be an option if lung function continues to worsen.Pancreatic enzyme replacement and fat-soluble vitamin supplementation are important, especially in the young. Airway clearance techniques such as chest physiotherapy have some short-term benefit, but long-term effects are unclear. The average life expectancy is between 42 and 50 years in the developed world. Lung problems are responsible for death in 80% of people with cystic fibrosis.
There is no known cure for cystic fibrosis. Lung transplantation may be an option if lung function continues to worsen.Pancreatic enzyme replacement and fat-soluble vitamin supplementation are important, especially in the young. Airway clearance techniques such as chest physiotherapy have some short-term benefit, but long-term effects are unclear. The average life expectancy is between 42 and 50 years in the developed world. Lung problems are responsible for death in 80% of people with cystic fibrosis.
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Salty Girls challenge this norm, and strive to put an end to body shaming. No more feeling embarrassed or ashamed of their bodies, The Salty Girls have now inspired other women with CF, from literally all around the world. They embrace their body’s scars and all, to inspire women everywhere to do the same. These women truly are the epitome of remarkable strength, enormous resilience, and unique beauty both inside and out. Not only is this book about raising awareness for CF, but it can truly reach all females who have ever felt this way. Just Breathe tackled the issues facing adults living with Cystic Fibrosis. CF has always been known as a "childhood disease", simply because the mortality rate and median age was so low. But this has all changed in the last 20 years, especially within the last 5-10 years. Over half the patients with Cystic Fibrosis are over the age of 18. That's the good news. The bad news is this is still a fatal disease with no cure yet. |
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Living Heroes
I divide my time between my home in Canada and my girlfriend's in Connecticut. Her father is a Viet Nam veteran, and a member of his local VFW chapter. We've hung out there quite a few times, and i noticed even the Viet Nam vets were getting up there in age. And the vets from older wars, like Korea and WW2, are really getting up there. These heroes are slipping away, with WW2 vets well into their 90's now. Many of them never having had the proper chance or forum to tell their stories, let alone have a proper portrait made. I wanted to capture their honour and integrity, with a bit of gravitas thrown in. These Veterans deserve a great portrait to honour their contribution to our freedoms. Overall so far its been a fun, enlightening and inspiring project to undertake. I feel honoured taking their photos, and can't wait to get back and finish the project.
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Roller Derby
First joint venture of EZIO+IAN, featuring CN Power of Toronto Roller Derby, The Hammer City Roller Girls, and Ghoul Guides
and Boneyard Betties of the South Simcoe Rebel Rollers.
and Boneyard Betties of the South Simcoe Rebel Rollers.
