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Poor baseline lung function associated with increased risk of incident tuberculosis
The risk of tuberculosis (TB) was higher in individuals with obstructive or restrictive lung function impairment compared to ...
Rolling Out2d
Understanding tuberculosis from first signs to cure
Explore the complete guide to tuberculosis, from bacterial causes and early warning signs to modern treatment approaches and ...
Marin Co. health care providers grow concerned as reports uptick in active tuberculosis cases
Marin County Public Health is reporting at least 14 active cases of tuberculosis. For comparison, 2024 saw 13 cases of TB in ...
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center2d
Fred Hutch study finds genetic driver of drug resistance in small cell lung cancer
A study of human tumor cells implanted in mice from the MacPherson Lab at Fred Hutch describes a new way to screen for the ...
Tuberculosis research creates multi-disease screening tests providing results within 15 minutes
A new prototype blood test for infectious diseases, designed to be delivered and analyzed at the point of care, has the ...
Common lung bacteria team up to evade immune defenses, research reveals
The incidence of infection by Mycobacterium abscessus is increasing in patients with cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive ...
Bangalore Mirror3d
Hidden TB and Autoimmune Disorder: Advanced Diagnostics Helps Young Woman on IVF Treatment
Although tuberculosis (TB) was suspected, initial fluid tests did not confirm the diagnosis. To get more clarity, the medical team performed a rigid bronchoscopy followed by a cryobiopsy, a relatively ...
Daily Maverick4d
Post-TB lung disease a hidden crisis that affects millions, yet remains ignored
There are more than three million people alive in South Africa who have been cured of TB. But even after being cured, many continue to suffer the long-term after-effects of the disease. To find out ...