Genetics
New online tool to predict genetic resistance to tuberculosis drugs
Finding out what drugs can be used to treat a patient with tuberculosis (TB) can be can sped up by days or weeks, thanks to a new free online tool.
May 27, 2015
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News tagged with drug resistant tuberculosis
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Curcumin may help overcome drug-resistant tuberculosis
New research indicates that curcumin—a substance in turmeric that is best known as one of the main components of curry powder—may help fight drug-resistant tuberculosis. In Asia, turmeric is used to treat many health ...
Mar 24, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Use of combination drug regimen for treating TB may represent an effective treatment option
In patients with newly diagnosed tuberculosis (TB), use of a combined 4-drug fixed-dose regimen was found to have comparable outcomes to drugs administered separately, according to a study in the April 13 issue of JAMA, a ...
Apr 12, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists make significant discovery in the fight against drug-resistant tuberculosis
A team of scientists have identified a naturally occurring antibiotic that may help in the fight against drug-resistant Tuberculosis.
Sep 20, 2018
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Health
Sharing musical instruments means sharing germs
Germs survive for several days in wind instruments including the clarinet, flute, and saxophone, according to a pilot study published in the International Journal of Environmental Health Research. The researchers, led by ...
May 12, 2011
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Medications
Shorter tuberculosis treatment shows promise in Nigeria
Early success with Nigeria's implementation of the new and shorter six-month tuberculosis treatment regimen in four states could pave the way for its rollout nationwide, says an expert.
Jun 13, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists develop new drug treatment for tuberculosis
Scientists at The University of Manchester have developed the first non-antibiotic drug to successfully treat tuberculosis in animals.
Sep 11, 2018
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Genetics
New antibiotic resistance genes identified in tuberculosis
A massive analysis of more than 10,000 different Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria isolates from 23 countries has revealed new genes associated with resistance to 13 first- and second-line new and repurposed antibiotics. ...
Aug 10, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Potential new drug for tuberculosis
A new drug capable of inhibiting growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is reported this week in Nature Medicine. The findings may improve therapeutic options for the treatment of drug resistant tuberculosis (TB).
Aug 5, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Discovering new drugs to fight TB
(Medical Xpress) -- Research at Victoria University is targeting new drugs to fight drug-resistant and other forms of tuberculosis (TB).
Aug 30, 2011
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