The potentially deadly infections mean frequent hospitalizations for many cystic fibrosis patients.

In a second article, the researchers analyzed the extra spending and found that it went primarily toward more frequent hospitalizations, diagnostic tests and referrals to specialists.

Distress appears to be most significant early in therapy, typically when frequent hospitalizations are necessary, with a pattern of less distress occurring over time.

Through a year of emergency operations, aggressive treatment and frequent hospitalizations, Ms. Kaimowitz never flinched.

His frequent hospitalization is a running gag.

The factors include the existence of late stage terminal disease, HIV-AIDS, kidney or liver disease, frequent hospitalizations and frequent emergency room visits.

Her later years were plagued by drug problems and frequent hospitalizations.

Ms. Bluestone said she was worried that families who chose to sign up under the new rules would overwhelmingly be those with very sick children who require frequent hospitalizations.

Her 11-year-old son, Kariym, qualified for the Federal benefit only after a four-year fight that went to an administrative judge because despite his frequent hospitalizations, his illness did not seem severe enough.

With extreme pain, frequent hospitalizations and major complications, sickle cell anemia can affect all aspects of life.