Oct. 3, 2024 — A new study identified that a semi-synthetic compound can be derived from natural compounds and shows potent activity against tuberculosis (TB), including multi-drug resistant ...

Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “We urge nations to expand TB prevention, detection, and treatment tools to eliminate TB once and for all.” While TB-related deaths saw a ...

The report stated men had the highest number of cases — 55% — while 33% were women and 12% were children. Tuberculosis is back to being the leading infectious disease killer across the globe, ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. FILE - A relative adjusts the oxygen mask of a tuberculosis patient at a TB hospital on World Tuberculosis ...

The World Health Organization says more than 8 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis last year LONDON -- More than 8 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis last year ...

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that attacks the lungs, though it can affect almost any body area. Two types of tests can identify a TB infection, but how often you should get a ...

Untreated tuberculosis may result in several long-term complications, such as permanent lung damage. It’s vital for the condition to be treated early to prevent the infection from traveling to ...

MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - A case of tuberculosis (TB) was reported at Bob Jones High School, according to school officials. School officials said they were contacted by the Madison County Health ...

All these studies are together demystifying Mtb, like keeping many doors open through which to chase out the TB menace. For these possibilities to actually translate into treatments in the market ...

Dozens of ex-Synagogue Church of all Nations members - five British - allege atrocities, including rape and forced abortions, by Nigeria's late TB Joshua. The allegations of abuse in a secretive ...

The American Lung Association has been dedicated to ending tuberculosis since its founding by volunteers in 1904. The American Lung Association’s Indiana Tuberculosis Education Program was created in ...

What Causes NTM Lung Disease? Nontuberculous mycobacteria are a group of bacteria naturally found in soil, water and dust worldwide. Everyone inhales NTM into their lungs as part of daily life, and in ...