Tuberculosis
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All-oral regimen succeeds for rifampin-resistant tuberculosis
Safety and effectiveness of a bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid combination supports its use as a first-line treatment for adolescents and...
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Severity score predicts mortality in pulmonary tuberculosis
A novel three-pronged assessment tool showed promise to inform treatment and improve outcomes.
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Proteomics reveals potential targets for drug-resistant TB
Apolipoproteins “may be involved in the pathogenesis of DR-TB by accelerating the formation of foamy macrophages and reducing cellular uptake of...
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Infant BCG vaccine protects only those under age 5 years
Although infant BCG vaccination is important to young children who are at high risk for tuberculosis, it does not prevent adult-type cavitary...
Commentary
The surprising failure of vitamin D in deficient kids
Having lower levels of vitamin D is not necessarily the thing causing bad outcomes.
From the Journals
Study affirms shorter regimens for drug-resistant tuberculosis
The findings validate the World Health Organization’s current recommendation.
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Worst TB outbreak in 20 years reported in Washington state
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Ukraine war likely to cause infection outbreaks that will spread beyond borders
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WHO issues new TB guidelines for children and adolescents
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TB treatment can be shortened for most children: study
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Honoring Dr. Paul Farmer: Dr. Serena Koenig shares her memories of working with him
Dr. Farmer and his colleagues at Partners in Health started the HIV Equity Initiative, which was one of the first programs in the world to provide...