TB treatment

Two new vaccines may be effective in preventing TB: Study

According to the Global TB Report 2017, released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), India continues to have the highest number of tuberculosis (TB) cases in the world.

Feb 21, 2018, 17:18 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

Government rolls out fruit-flavoured TB tablets for children

The move is aimed at improving the treatment of tuberculosis and child survival rate.

May 23, 2017, 00:43 AM IST

World Tuberculosis Day: Things you need to know about this infectious disease

Here are some key facts to know about this contagious disease, caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Mar 24, 2017, 10:21 AM IST

Ignorance, poor reach major problems in TB treatment: Experts

India accounts for one fourth of the global TB burden with 2.2 million out of 9.6 million total cases.

Mar 23, 2017, 17:45 PM IST

India may have up to three times more TB patients than assumed

The study found that in 2014, the private sector treated between 1.9 million and 5.34 million cases -- or about double the cases handled by government-run hospitals.

Sep 06, 2016, 08:41 AM IST