tuberculosis
Tuberculosis as fatal as Covid19
Just like Covid, TB must also be dealt with seriously is the call of medical fraternity.
‘Lifebuoy’ for tandurusti: Can CSR build a healthy and TB-free India?
Studies estimate that India loses up to 2.5 per cent of its GDP due to micronutrient (vitamins and minerals) deficiencies alone.
TB vaccine for young children can partly prevent severe complications
Vaccine shows promise for preventing active TB disease.
Tuberculosis majorly linked to lung damage
New study indicates that TB survivors are at higher risk of developing lung damage.
Sun-exposed oyster mushroom beneficial for TB patients
Studies reveal that Sun-exposed oyster mushrooms helpful for tuberculosis patients.
Migrants tend to be healthier and live longer, says study
Populist arguments that migrants pose a health risk and a burden to health systems are myths used to drive anti-immigrant sentiment.
Get set for door-to-door TB drive by civic body
The door-to-door campaign will start from November 12 and end on November 24.
New antibiotic to combat drug-resistant TB found in soil, study finds
Rates of rifamycin resistance are steadily rising, which presents a major problem to doctors attempting to treat TB.
Millions with high blood sugar face tuberculosis risk
Tuberculosis, a severe infection caused by bacteria in the lungs, kills almost as many people each year as HIV/AIDS and malaria combined.
Scientists create new tuberculosis drug that cures 8 in 10 patients
The World Health Organization says currently only 55 per cent of people with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis are successfully treated.