1938 - Identified Cystic Fibrosis and developed a diagnostic test.
Medical Diagnosis
About This Innovation
* Andersen was the first to name & identify cystic fibrosis as a separate, likely genetic disease transmitted in a recessive manner. * Developed a simple diagnostic test for CF. * Treated her CF patients with specific diet changes, vitamins & pancreatic enzymes treated CF-related lung infections with antibiotics. * Her treatment was critical in increasing the life-expectancy of CF patients.
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Medical Diagnosis
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