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UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic
Joseph Pilewski, MD, specializes in pulmonology and the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis. He also cares for patients pre- and post-lung transplant. Dr. Pilewski is certified in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and UPMC East. Dr. Pilewski is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at University of Pennsylvania Health System, and his medical degree at University of Rochester.Dr. Pilewski specializes in lung transplantation and treating patients with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. Dr. Pilewski is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pilewski is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pilewski is currently accepting new patients.
National Jewish Health
National Jewish Health. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Newborn Jaundice, Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, and Endoscopy. Dr. Taylor is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Douglas Conrad is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Conrad is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Newborn Jaundice, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Conrad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1990.
Summary: The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of metformin to improve airway ion channel function in those with CF-related diabetes (CFRD)
Background: * Bronchiectasis is a disease characterized by airways that are inflamed, abnormally dilated, and chronically infected. Individuals with bronchiectasis have a history of chronic and recurring respiratory infections. Depending on the underlying cause, these infections may involve the entire respiratory tract, resulting in sinus, ear, and lung disease. * Bronchiectasis continues to be a significant ...