tuberculosis
China’s Future TB Rates Likely To Be Driven By The Elderly
TB vaccines that work well in the elderly could be key to stemming the disease in China, scientists say.
Experts Call For Urgent Action On India’s Alarming TB Epidemic
Much more needs to be done about the tuberculosis epidemic currently raging in India, experts say.
7 Must-Read Stories In January 2015
Whether its a new way to fold DNA or a map of the TB bacteria proteome, these technological advancements are likely to enable further research in the year ahead.
First Map Of TB Bacteria Proteome
A map covering 95 percent of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis proteome could help researchers find new drugs and vaccines against tuberculosis.
Explaining Singapore’s TB Rates
Rather than foreign transmission or the concomitant rise of HIV, tuberculosis rates in Singapore appear to be driven by an aging population.
Distinguishing Between Active And Latent TB
A panel of cytokines and chemokines could act as a marker that accurately distinguishes active from latent TB infections.
Old Diabetes Drug Takes On New Target
Scientists have found that the drug metformin can indirectly boost existing TB therapy while avoiding drug resistance.
TB Diagnosis: Rollout Strategy As Important As New Tests
A study shows that improving the doctor referral network could have just as much impact on TB as implementing expensive new testing.
Genetic Signature To Test For Childhood TB
Scientists hope that with a better method for diagnosing TB in children, the disease will be caught at an earlier stage and damage will be reduced.
