Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

London uses van with X-ray machine to find TB

London is famed for its historic sites, its double-decker buses and its West End shows, but the city now has a more dubious distinction: Britain's public health agency says it has become the tuberculosis capital of Western ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New hope for improved TB treatments

Researchers at the University of Southampton have identified new markers of tuberculosis (TB) that may help in the development of new diagnostic tests and treatments.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Scientists: Novel TB drug combo passes first test

Scientists are hot on the trail of a new tuberculosis treatment that a small study suggests might one day offer an alternative to battle this deadly lung disease, even if it is resistant to today's two main drugs.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Madagascar battles surge in TB cases

After enduring six months of pain that grew so intense she could no longer work, Perline Razanadravao finally decided to go with her equally sick baby to see a doctor.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

S.Africa conducts trials for shorter TB treatment

South African researchers said Friday they were conducting medical trials to shorten the duration of tuberculosis treatment to make it easier for patients to complete the full regimen.

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