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 ...

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Tuberculosis still a major international killer

Tuberculosis: Many Australians believe it was eradicated years ago – but the grim reality is that TB is still a major world-wide killer, responsible for 1.5 million deaths a year.

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Possible breakthrough in tuberculosis research on the horizon

"New weapon in fight against the deadliest disease! Medicine can be used to treat existing illness and prevent reoccurrence." These headlines were published 125 years ago and shook up not only the world of science and medicine, ...

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Statins cut tuberculosis treatment time in mice

In a study using mice, the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine infectious disease experts have added to evidence that statin drugs—known primarily for their cholesterol-lowering effects—can significantly reduce ...

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TB therapy-linked medication errors occur frequently

(HealthDay)—Medication errors associated with antituberculosis therapy occur frequently in an inpatient setting, according to a study published online Jan. 13 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics.

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CDC: TB potentially passed from zoo elephants to people

(HealthDay)—Transmission of tuberculosis from infected captive elephants to humans may be possible with long-term, close contact with the animals, according to research published in the Jan. 8 issue of the U.S. Centers ...

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Babies, mothers possibly exposed to TB at Calif. hospital

A Northern California hospital says hundreds of babies, mothers and employees may have been exposed to a nurse with tuberculosis and that the infants will need an antibiotic treatment.

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