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Genome Sequencing: Aid in Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Treatment [VIDEO]
By Gerard Black | Mar 25, 2017 10:03 AM EDT
As the world celebrated World Tuberculosis Day, a new battle front emerges as drug-resistant tuberculosis strains defy traditional treatments.
Experiment on Tuberculosis Resistant Cattle in China Successful
By Joie M Gahum | Feb 02, 2017 07:10 AM EST
Cattle suffering from tuberculosis will see a rapid decrease in the next year after a successful experiment in developing tuberculosis-resistant cattle in China.
Drug Resistant Indian Patient Allowed To Use Last Resort Tuberculosis Drug
By Joie M Gahum | Feb 01, 2017 07:40 AM EST
An 18-year old Mumbai woman is finally granted to gain access to Bedaquiline, a restricted tuberculosis drug after winning a long battle in an Indian Court.
Tuberculosis Prevention: New TB Vaccine Shows Promise In Mice
By Angela Laguipo | Jan 16, 2017 09:20 AM EST
A promising new vaccine for Tuberculosis (TB) is in the works to combat drug resistance.
Tuberculosis Update: Clinical Trial Success Could Lead To New Vaccine Against Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis
By Minnow Blythe | Jan 16, 2017 02:00 AM EST
Will the new vaccine be able to fight multi-drug resistant tuberculosis?
Is Khatri Blood Testing the Answer to Tuberculosis Diagnosis?
By Kanika Gupta | Feb 24, 2016 11:14 AM EST
The simple blood test known as Khatri may be the revolutionary answer that the medical professionals have been looking for Tuberculosis testing. This test is also capable of identifying the patients with active infection and help in the treatment of the disease.
Danish Worries Rise As Refugees Bring Back Diphtheria After A 20-Year Absence
By R. Siva Kumar | Jan 24, 2016 06:44 PM EST
Authorities caution health officials that Denmark may be facing the threat of various diseases brought in by various migrants from the Middle East.
Tuberculosis Outbreak Haunts Rural Alabama
By Jenn Loro | Jan 21, 2016 10:49 AM EST
A sparsely-populated town in rural Alabama is currently experiencing an alarming increase of tuberculosis incidence rate that already resulted in three deaths and 47 confirmed infections.
Oregon Zoo Workers Found To Get Infected Tuberculosis From Elephants
By Jenn Loro | Jan 11, 2016 01:02 PM EST
Health officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention disclosed that three elephants at an Oregon Zoo passed on a passive form of tuberculosis to humans after close contacts with zoo staff members in 2013.
Developing Countries Account for More than Half of World’s Cancers
By Jenn Loro | Dec 21, 2015 09:58 AM EST
Cancer appears to have leveled off in affluent countries but dramatically increases in less developed societies as more and more people have become accustomed to unhealthy Western lifestyle and habits.
California Nurse May Have Exposed Tuberculosis to at least 1,000 People
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 14, 2015 09:27 AM EST
At least 1,000 people, including more than 300 infants, at a California hospital could have been exposed to tuberculosis.
WHO Report: Tuberculosis leads to as many Deaths as AIDS
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 28, 2015 02:28 PM EDT
A WHO report found that tuberculosis killed as many people as HIV/AIDs did in 2014.
Experts Warn Diabetes will Fuel Tuberculosis
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 29, 2014 10:29 AM EDT
Experts expressed their concerns about a potential TB-diabetes co-epidemic. They are calling for international action to help curb diabetes.
Tuberculosis Cases totaled Half a Million more than Previously Estiamted
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 22, 2014 10:11 AM EDT
The WHO reported that last year, there were nearly half a million more tuberculosis cases than previously estimated.
700 Texan Infants at risk of Tuberculosis: Tests are Underway
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 23, 2014 09:47 AM EDT
According to health officials, more than 700 infants from Texas might have been exposed to tuberculosis.

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