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- Mutations in tuberculosis bacteria make it resistant to drugs, say researchers - Livemint July 18, 2019Mutations in tuberculosis bacteria make it resistant to drugs, say researchers LivemintThe bacteria causing tuberculosis (TB) has mutated and may soon become resistant even to the most recent drugs, such as Bedaquiline, said Indian scientists.
- New skin test for bovine TB outperforms standard assay - Healio July 18, 2019New skin test for bovine TB outperforms standard assay HealioA new skin test for detecting bovine tuberculosis has shown equal or better sensitivity in diagnosing TB in cattle than the widely used standard assay, according ...
- Waking up sleeping bacteria to fight infections - Science Daily July 18, 2019Waking up sleeping bacteria to fight infections Science DailyResearchers have identified a mechanism of how sleepy bacteria wake up. This finding is important, as sleepy cells are often responsible for the stubbornness ...
- Health, AYUSH ministries sign MoU for Tuberculosis-Free India initiative - Outlook India July 18, 2019Health, AYUSH ministries sign MoU for Tuberculosis-Free India initiative Outlook IndiaNew Delhi, July 18 The Union health and AYUSH ministries Thursday singed a memorandum of understanding to forge inter-sectoral convergence at the level of ...
- What Does a Medical Nihilist Do When He Gets Sick? - Scientific American July 18, 2019What Does a Medical Nihilist Do When He Gets Sick? Scientific AmericanIn my recent column “Is Medicine Overrated?,� I review Medical Nihilism, a blistering critique of medical research and practice. Author Jacob Stegenga, a ...
- Comparative Accuracy of Tests to Detect Pulmonary Tuberculosis - Infectious Disease Advisor July 18, 2019Comparative Accuracy of Tests to Detect Pulmonary Tuberculosis Infectious Disease AdvisorIn a review update, XpertMTB/RIF was found to be sensitive and specific for diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and rifampicin resistance which is ...
- Mahelona Hospital celebrates 102 years - Thegardenisland.com July 18, 2019Mahelona Hospital celebrates 102 years Thegardenisland.comKAPAA — Lance Segawa, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Kauai Region CEO, was forced to delay his trip to Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital Wednesday ...
- Tuberculosis: causes, treatment and prevention strategies - Chemist+Druggist July 18, 2019Tuberculosis: causes, treatment and prevention strategies Chemist+DruggistTuberculosis is the second most common cause of death from infectious diseases worldwide, but do you how it is caused?
- Inuit describe 'bittersweet' experience at burial sites of lost loved ones in South - CBC News July 18, 2019Inuit describe 'bittersweet' experience at burial sites of lost loved ones in South CBC NewsMore than 60 years ago, the federal government sent Inuit South for tuberculosis treatment. Many died there, their deaths unreported to their loved ones. Now ...
- Uganda: Concern Over High TB Prevalence in Prisons - AllAfrica - Top Africa News July 18, 2019Uganda: Concern Over High TB Prevalence in Prisons AllAfrica - Top Africa NewsPrisons authorities have expressed concern over the high prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) among inmates due to overwhelming numbers.
TB NEWS:
- Mutations in tuberculosis bacteria make it resistant to drugs, say researchers - Livemint July 18, 2019Mutations in tuberculosis bacteria make it resistant to drugs, say researchers LivemintThe bacteria causing tuberculosis (TB) has mutated and may soon become resistant even to the most recent drugs, such as Bedaquiline, said Indian scientists.
- New skin test for bovine TB outperforms standard assay - Healio July 18, 2019New skin test for bovine TB outperforms standard assay HealioA new skin test for detecting bovine tuberculosis has shown equal or better sensitivity in diagnosing TB in cattle than the widely used standard assay, according ...
- Waking up sleeping bacteria to fight infections - Science Daily July 18, 2019Waking up sleeping bacteria to fight infections Science DailyResearchers have identified a mechanism of how sleepy bacteria wake up. This finding is important, as sleepy cells are often responsible for the stubbornness ...
- Health, AYUSH ministries sign MoU for Tuberculosis-Free India initiative - Outlook India July 18, 2019Health, AYUSH ministries sign MoU for Tuberculosis-Free India initiative Outlook IndiaNew Delhi, July 18 The Union health and AYUSH ministries Thursday singed a memorandum of understanding to forge inter-sectoral convergence at the level of ...
- What Does a Medical Nihilist Do When He Gets Sick? - Scientific American July 18, 2019What Does a Medical Nihilist Do When He Gets Sick? Scientific AmericanIn my recent column “Is Medicine Overrated?,� I review Medical Nihilism, a blistering critique of medical research and practice. Author Jacob Stegenga, a ...
- Comparative Accuracy of Tests to Detect Pulmonary Tuberculosis - Infectious Disease Advisor July 18, 2019Comparative Accuracy of Tests to Detect Pulmonary Tuberculosis Infectious Disease AdvisorIn a review update, XpertMTB/RIF was found to be sensitive and specific for diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and rifampicin resistance which is ...
- Mahelona Hospital celebrates 102 years - Thegardenisland.com July 18, 2019Mahelona Hospital celebrates 102 years Thegardenisland.comKAPAA — Lance Segawa, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Kauai Region CEO, was forced to delay his trip to Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital Wednesday ...
- Tuberculosis: causes, treatment and prevention strategies - Chemist+Druggist July 18, 2019Tuberculosis: causes, treatment and prevention strategies Chemist+DruggistTuberculosis is the second most common cause of death from infectious diseases worldwide, but do you how it is caused?
- Inuit describe 'bittersweet' experience at burial sites of lost loved ones in South - CBC News July 18, 2019Inuit describe 'bittersweet' experience at burial sites of lost loved ones in South CBC NewsMore than 60 years ago, the federal government sent Inuit South for tuberculosis treatment. Many died there, their deaths unreported to their loved ones. Now ...
- Uganda: Concern Over High TB Prevalence in Prisons - AllAfrica - Top Africa News July 18, 2019Uganda: Concern Over High TB Prevalence in Prisons AllAfrica - Top Africa NewsPrisons authorities have expressed concern over the high prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) among inmates due to overwhelming numbers.