Clinical study of drug-resistant tuberculosis changes global medical practice
A clinical study that began in a research unit in Gqeberha (PE), Eastern Cape, has transformed global treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis.
Jun 25, 2026
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Infections: News and Research on Mycobacterium Infections
MeSH tree: C01.150.252.410.040.552
Early immune clues that determine who develops TB may lead to new ways to intervene earlier and stop the disease
A quarter of the global population is estimated to have been infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, yet only 5%–10% of those infected go on to develop active tuberculosis (TB). "The big question has always been what distinguishes ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Unmasking melioidosis: Collaborative research needed to understand alarming global spread of the bacteria
What do hurricanes, military equipment, aromatherapy oil and a pet raccoon have in common? According to a new review led by Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies), all have been linked with cases of melioidosis, a potentially ...
Jun 16, 2026
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Q&A: The dismantling of US global aid is a cascading crisis, say experts
The 2025 executive order dismantling U.S. Agency for International Development programs canceled 90% of the agency's contracts and grants, destabilizing health systems globally.
Jun 12, 2026
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Flu infection may weaken tuberculosis defenses by disrupting key immune pathways
New research from Imperial College London suggests that infection with the influenza virus may leave people more susceptible to tuberculosis. The findings suggest that seasonal flu vaccines could offer a potential new strategy ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Tiny molecular fix revived tuberculosis antibiotic candidate and led to two patents
How can we combat the growing global health crisis of antibiotic resistance? At Leiden University, researchers are tackling this issue from multiple angles. Ph.D. candidate Vladyslav Lysenko develops and redesigns new antibiotic ...
Jun 9, 2026
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WHO chief welcomes US warming on Gavi vaccine alliance
The World Health Organization's chief told AFP on Wednesday that he welcomed Washington's stated intention to re-engage with the Gavi vaccine alliance, voicing hope it might also decide to rejoin the WHO.
Jun 3, 2026
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Simulation-guided search uncovers two promising tuberculosis drug candidates targeting CYP
A research team led by Associate Professor Noriyuki Kurita from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Toyohashi University of Technology and by Associate Professor Pornpan Pungpo from Ubon Ratchathani University ...
May 29, 2026
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Immune 'energy signature' linked to tuberculosis may explain why some individuals control infection
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have identified key differences in how immune cells generate and use energy, a process known as cellular metabolism, in people with latent versus active tuberculosis (TB). The findings ...
May 28, 2026
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How 'Pac-Man' cells fail to prevent deadly infection risk in people with cystic fibrosis
Researchers have discovered how part of the body's immune system could better combat a leading cause of death for people with cystic fibrosis (CF). A team led by The University of Queensland's Professor Peter Sly and Dr. ...
May 26, 2026
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