Tuberculosis
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Children, teens under-represented in drug-resistant tuberculosis cases; finds studies
Health | February 01, 2025 14:53 ISTStudies have found that children and teenagers treated for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, including those in India, are under-represented in case numbers. Read on to know more.
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What are the causes of Tuberculosis? Know the importance of early diagnosis for timely intervention
Health | December 16, 2024 18:54 ISTThis article highlights the pivotal role of various diagnostic measures when it comes to detecting Tuberculosis (TB). Timely detection is key for prompt intervention.
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'Will keep working towards TB-free India': PM Modi
India | November 03, 2024 16:28 ISTTuberculosis is caused by airborne bacteria that mostly affects the lungs. Roughly a quarter of the global population is estimated to have TB, but only about 5–10 per cent of those develop symptoms.
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Tuberculosis returns as world’s top infectious disease killer after COVID-19: WHO
Health | October 30, 2024 12:44 ISTTuberculosis is caused by airborne bacteria, which mostly attack the lungs. Around a quarter of the world's population is thought to have tuberculosis, yet only about 5-10 per cent develop symptoms.
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Experts developing immune-enhancing therapies to treat TB: Study
Health | May 02, 2024 9:45 ISTLearn about groundbreaking immune-enhancing therapies for tuberculosis (TB) presented by Assoc Prof Susanna Brighenti. Discover how these treatments aim to revolutionise TB management and combat drug resistance effectively.
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Mizoram records 108 Tuberculosis deaths in 2023 amid rising concerns
Mizoram | May 02, 2024 0:04 ISTIn 2023, Mizoram saw 108 deaths due to tuberculosis (TB), highlighting a concerning trend in the state's health landscape. Health officials reported that out of 17,432 individuals tested for TB, 2,272 were diagnosed with the disease, including 164 cases of multi-drug resistant TB.
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What are the impacts of Tuberculosis on fertility? Know from expert
Health | March 29, 2024 13:41 ISTTB infection can spread to reproductive organs in both men and women, causing infertility. If you have TB and are struggling to conceive, consult a fertility specialist.
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When is World Tuberculosis Day 2024? Know date, theme, history and more
Health | March 24, 2024 10:53 ISTWorld Tuberculosis Day is observed annually on March 24th. This year's theme, 'Yes! We Can End TB,' conveys a message of hope and renewed commitment in the fight against this global epidemic.
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World Tuberculosis Day: Key insights into the disease's symptoms and solutions | HealthDNA
News | March 24, 2024 10:42 ISTTuberculosis, commonly abbreviated to TB, is a highly infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs. As per World Health Organization (WHO), TB is one of the top 10 causes of death across the globe. Watch this video to understand the disease's symptoms and solutions.
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Latent Tuberculosis: Symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention measures
Health | March 27, 2023 16:07 ISTLatent TB is a condition where the TB bacteria remain in the body without causing any symptoms of the disease. However, the bacteria may become active later and cause TB disease if left untreated.
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World TB Day 2023: Warning signs you should pay attention to
Health | March 24, 2023 15:48 ISTWorld TB Day 2023: In addition to damaging the lungs, TB can also affect other important bodily functions. However, the disease can be treated effectively, especially if diagnosed early.
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PM Modi to visit Varanasi on March 24, to lay foundation of projects worth Rs 1780 cr
India | March 22, 2023 18:26 ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on March 24 on a day long visit, where he will address the One World TB Summit and dedicate and lay the foundation stone of various projects worth more than Rs 1,780 crore.
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Tuberculosis vaccine does not protect elderly against COVID, says a research
Health | February 03, 2023 12:37 ISTThe BCG vaccine has the additional advantage of inducing a defence through the innate immune system that is broader than just against Tuberculosis.
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Body's response to different strains of TB could affect transmission
Health | April 17, 2022 22:05 ISTTuberculosis or TB is one of the top 10 causes of death across the globe. In India too, lakhs of patients are suffering from TB.
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India may come up with vaccine against tuberculosis by 2024, says Indian scientist
India | April 01, 2022 23:32 ISTDr. Suchit Kamble, a scientist at the ICMR-National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) in Pune, informed us that the trials are underway to evaluate the efficacy and safety of two TB vaccine candidates -- VPM1002 and Immunovac -- in preventing tuberculosis in healthy household contacts of newly-diagnosed sputum positive pulmonary TB patients.
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World Tuberculosis Day 2022: Ways to prevent transmission of this airborne disease
Health | March 24, 2022 7:34 ISTTuberculosis or TB is one of the top 10 causes of deaths across the globe. In India too, lakhs of patients are suffering from TB. World Tuberculosis Day focuses on building awareness about TB through prevention and cure with an extended aim to make the world TB Free.
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World Tuberculosis Day 2022: Ayurvedic remedies to help deal with this deadly disease of the lungs
Health | March 24, 2022 6:32 ISTTuberculosis is caused due to under-nourishment, HIV, alcohol, smoking and diabetes. This ailment disproportionately affects the financially marginalised sections of the society, and the stigma associated with this disease lead to underreporting and underdiagnosis.
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World TB Day: With 2025 in sight, govt to launch door-to-door TB screening on war footing
India | March 24, 2022 12:14 ISTThe Modi government is set to launch a special door-to-door TB screening initiative on war footing, as only three years remain of its 2025 target to eradicate the deadly disease.
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President Kovind inaugurates TB Seal Campaign at Rashtrapati Bhavan
India | October 02, 2021 16:39 IST"President Kovind inaugurates 72nd TB Seal Campaign of Tuberculosis Association of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan," tweeted the Prez of India.
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USAID chips in to power India's goal to eradicate Tuberculosis by 2025
India | September 01, 2021 8:37 ISTAmid this background of this scourge in the country, USAID chipped in with its Breaking the Barriers programme, a community engagement initiative, aimed at reducing morbidity due to TB and aligning it with GoI goals.
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