Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Culture-based screening algorithm cuts TB in immigrants

(HealthDay)—Implementation of a culture-based screening algorithm in 2007 reduced the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) among immigrants and refugees bound for the United States, according to a study published in the March ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Researchers develop new approach to diagnosing TB—oral swabs

Drawing inspiration from veterinary medicine, researchers at the University of Washington have helped developed a new prospective approach to diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) - easy-to-obtain oral swab samples, greatly improving ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Anti-diabetic drug springs new hope for tuberculosis patients

A more effective treatment for tuberculosis (TB) could soon be available as scientists have discovered that Metformin (MET), a drug for treating diabetes, can also be used to boost the efficacy of TB medication without inducing ...

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