What to know about local tuberculosis cases and how it spreads

A resident in southern New Jersey recently tested positive for tuberculosis. Here's what you need to know about the spread of ...

Can tuberculosis treatment be safely shortened? New studies look inside the lungs for answers

Across the spectrum of human afflictions—from cancer to heart disease to rare genetic conditions—medical investigators are continually attempting to break new ground by developing better methods of ...
MedPage Today

Single-Dose Dolutegravir Safe in Kids With HIV Receiving Preventive TB Treatment

Children with HIV on dolutegravir (Tivicay)-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) can safely receive the standard prophylactic ...

Tuberculosis cases have been rising as public health agencies struggle to keep up

In Johnson County, Iowa, the number of tuberculosis cases has increased in recent years — and so has the cost of containing it. The cost of contact tracing and surveillance, traveling each day to ...
Tribune Online

New inhalable TB treatment could replace daily pills — Study

Researchers at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, have developed a new inhalable form of tuberculosis (TB) treatment that could significantly reduce the ...
Medscape

Patient Adherence to Tuberculosis Treatment: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Research

Patient choice in taking treatment is framed by the physiological and psychological impacts of the disease and also by the social and cultural structures in which the person is immersed. [68] Patient ...
SAYS

What Is Tuberculosis, Is It Dangerous & How Is It Related To That Scar On Your Arm?

Malaysians have been urged to stay vigilant. Follow us on Instagram , TikTok, and WhatsApp for the latest stories and ...
SAYS

Malaysian Shares Struggle Of Battling TB Twice While Completing 3 Ironman Triathlons

In an Instagram post on 22 February, Jerry Ong candidly shared the emotional and physical toll the disease took on him over ...
Malay Mail

TB cases stable in Malaysia at 61–80 per 100,000 population, but public urged not to be complacent

The public has been urged to undergo early screening for tuberculosis (TB) and adopt a healthy lifestyle to maintain optimal immunity and prevent ...

‘I thought I was safe’: What’s behind Malaysia’s rising TB cases

Explore the reasons behind the rise in tuberculosis cases in Malaysia and learn how to protect yourself from this respiratory disease. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Tackling tuberculosis systematically: How the environment shapes TB risk

Despite major advances in diagnostics and treatment, tuberculosis (TB) remains the world's deadliest infectious disease. In a new study published in The Lancet Global Health, researchers from Ludwig ...
Sacramento Bee

New tuberculosis case detected in Northern California. Here’s who is at risk

Yolo County officials traced contacts after a TB case surfaced at Cache Creek Casino. California saw 2,100 TB cases in 2024, with a rising mortality rate of 14%. Health agencies stress screening and ...