A new inhalable treatment for tuberculosis: Once-weekly nanoparticles match daily oral rifampin in mice

Researchers at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo have developed a new ...

Shorter treatment regimens are safe options for preventing active tuberculosis, study finds

A study comparing one- and three-month antibiotic treatments to prevent active tuberculosis (TB) finds that a high percentage ...
Johns Hopkins Medicine

One Versus Three: Federally Funded Clinical Trial Shows Daily Meds for a Month Comparable to Once Weekly for Three Months to Treat TB

In a federally funded clinical trial led by Johns Hopkins Medicine, people with tuberculosis infections (but not HIV) in two ...
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - University at Buffalo

UB Researchers Develop New Inhalable Treatment for TB

Researchers at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences have developed a new inhalable form of tuberculosis (TB) treatment that could significantly reduce the burden of current therapy.
Infectious Disease Advisor

Timely TB Care Referral Linked to Higher Treatment Completion After Relocation

Structured public health referral programs like CureTB help sustain treatment continuity for patients with tuberculosis relocating internationally.
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Early tuberculosis treatment reduces sepsis deaths in HIV patients

Sepsis is a leading global cause of hospital deaths, occurring when the body's response to infection damages tissue and ...

New study finds many tuberculosis diagnoses may be incorrect

New research is now casting doubt on the true number of tuberculosis cases. That could carry significant implications for patient care and well-being.

TB outbreak in Malaysia: Mask up when travelling during festive period, experts say

Experts advised to get yourself checked should you suspect that you are experiencing symptoms. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Dzulkefly: 10 new TB clusters in seven states

Ten new active tuberculosis (TB) clusters have been detected in seven states so far, with Selangor topping the list with four clusters involving 10 cases, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly ...