"The air sacs in the lungs are a critical first barrier against infections in humans, but we've traditionally looked at them ...

The immune system remains seriously out-of-whack—in an inflammatory state of overactivation and impaired ...

Patient choice in taking treatment is framed by the physiological and psychological impacts of the disease and also by the social and cultural structures in which the person is immersed. [68] Patient ...

Launched in 2018, NPY scheme provides ₹1,000 per month to notified TB patients to support a nutrient-rich diet, which plays a ...

Shorter duration, fully oral treatment regimens for tuberculosis (TB) are now recommended for most adults and children. Updated joint guidelines from the American Thoracic Society, the CDC, European ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Finding out what drugs can be used to treat a patient with tuberculosis (TB) can be sped up by days or weeks, thanks to a new free online tool. The new TB-Profiler tool, developed by a team of ...

Adjunctive corticosteroids may reduce mortality from all forms of tuberculosis by 17%, no matter which organ group was affected, according to a meta-analysis. Julia A. Critchley, DPhil, from the ...

Yolo County officials traced contacts after a TB case surfaced at Cache Creek Casino. California saw 2,100 TB cases in 2024, with a rising mortality rate of 14%. Health agencies stress screening and ...