Researchers identifies molecule effective in killing tuberculosis bacteria
Back in the 1950s, researchers developed drugs to treat the disease.
Feb 04, 2019, 12:02 PM IST
Alcohol may increase death risk in young tuberculosis patient
Chronic alcohol consumption modulates a host of immune defense mechanisms increasing susceptibility to infections with various pathogens such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the TB-causing bacterium.
Aug 03, 2018, 17:07 PM IST
Novel mechanism may help treat tuberculosis
Using a genetic screen, Brian VanderVen, Assistant Professor at the Cornell University in the US and colleagues studied genes involved in cholesterol metabolism.
Jul 08, 2017, 13:42 PM IST
Drug resistant TB now passé? Scientists find antibacterial soil compound that may lead to new medicine!
In 2015 an estimated 480,000 cases were unresponsive to the two major drugs used to treat TB. It is estimated more than 250,000 TB deaths were from drug-resistant infections.
Mar 02, 2017, 17:57 PM IST
Ancient Chinese medicine can help fight TB: Study
Researchers have found that centuries-old herbal medicine, discovered by Chinese scientists to treat malaria, can aid in tuberculosis (TB) treatment and even slow drug resistance.
Dec 24, 2016, 18:00 PM IST
Tuberculosis – Who gets it? Ways to prevent TB
WHO's Global TB Report 2016 also found that nearly half a million people were diagnosed with multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB).
Oct 14, 2016, 12:25 PM IST
Watch: An addition to efficacy of turmeric, helps fight drug-resistant TB
Over the years, tumeric or haldi, as it is popularly known in India, has been used to treat many health conditions and possess antioxidant, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties.
Mar 27, 2016, 20:24 PM IST
World Tuberculosis Day: How can TB be prevented!
TB is spread from one person to another through tiny droplets released into the air via coughs and sneezes.
Mar 24, 2016, 10:34 AM IST
