Children With Tuberculosis More Likely To Have Vitamin D Deficiency: Study
The study found that prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (VDD) was high among children with TB than with controls.
Jun 05, 2023, 15:01 PM IST
World Health Day: Can Naturopathy Help In Tuberculosis Management And Recovery? Expert Shares Benefits of Nature-Based Treatment
Tuberculosis is a serious condition which affects your lungs and can transfer via coughing, sneezing or infected droplets. We bring you an expert opinion on whether a nature-based treatment is beneficial for this bacterial lung disease, read on.
Apr 03, 2023, 10:16 AM IST
World Tuberculosis Day 2023: How Undernutrition Can Affect TB Patient's Health, Expert Explains
World Tuberculosis Day 2023: TB patients should include eggs, meat, as they are good sources of protein, while vegetarians can choose milk, paneer, and pulses, says expert.
Mar 24, 2023, 15:55 PM IST
Weight loss..Night sweats.. DON'T wait for self-medication, consult your DOCTOR; 348 people HERE infected with THIS
Tuberculosis: The health department has already taken special measures for the treatment of Tuberculosis patients. Those who were infected with Tuberculosis are still undergoing treatment in the hospital.
Aug 16, 2022, 13:06 PM IST
COVID-19 crisis resulting in deaths from TB, AIDS in poorest countries, says Global Fund
The Fund`s annual report for 2020 showed that the number of people treated for drug-resistant tuberculosis in countries where it operates fell by 19%. A decline of 11% was reported in HIV prevention programmes and services.
Sep 08, 2021, 11:13 AM IST
World Tuberculosis Day 2021: This TB type can cause infertility in both men and women
According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), half of the women in India seeking IVF procedure have been reported to have genital TB and the prevalence has increased by more than 10 percent between 2011 and 2015.
Mar 24, 2021, 11:52 AM IST
Indian firm develops test to detect drug-resistant TB mutation
The breakthrough DNA test will enable a doctor to correctly prescribe the most effective drug to a TB patient without a time-consuming trial and error process.
Aug 09, 2019, 15:39 PM IST
Salman Khan's ailing 'Veergati' co-star Pooja Dadwal thanks actor for help
The actress, who is healthier now will have to continue her medication for another one month, adds the doctor.
Aug 08, 2018, 15:34 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
New blood test to predict TB onset two years in advance
Researchers have developed a new blood test that can more accurately predict the development of tuberculosis (TB) up to two years before its onset in high-risk patients.
Apr 06, 2018, 12:26 PM IST
World TB Day: 4 lakh deaths annually make Tuberculosis India's enemy number 1
In 2016, an estimated 2.8 million (28 lakh) new cases of TB were reported in India and the country now plans to eradicate the disease completely by 2025 - 5 years before the global target.
Mar 24, 2018, 10:03 AM IST
Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kishan helps Salman Khan's ailing co-star Pooja Dadwal from 'Veergati'
Pooja had worked in films such as 'Veergati, 'Inteqam' and 'Dabdaba'.
Mar 22, 2018, 10:54 AM IST
REACH Media Awards 2017-18 announced, outstanding reporting on TB hailed
In an event, co-hosted by REACH, USAID and Lilly Global Health in partnership with the Lancet Commission on Tuberculosis, exceptional journalism in reporting about the disease was acknowledged.
Mar 16, 2018, 22:48 PM IST
WHO member-countries commit to end TB by 2030
Member-countries of the World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region, including India, on Wednesday committed to intensifying efforts to eradicate tuberculosis by 2030.
Mar 15, 2018, 10:42 AM IST
Deshhit: Know top 20 desh hit news
This segment of Zee News brings to you latest information on top 20 stories of the day. Watch this video for more information.
Mar 13, 2018, 21:38 PM IST
5W1H: Prime Minister Modi's new campaign to eradicate TB from India by 2025
This segment of Zee News brings to you information about TB Summit. Prime Minister Modi's new campaign to eradicate TB from India by 2025. Watch this video to know more.
Mar 13, 2018, 19:06 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi promises to eradicate TB from India by 2025
In 2016, TB was responsible for 1.7 million deaths despite most cases being curable, while over 10 million people contract TB every year.
Mar 13, 2018, 12:27 PM IST
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
Onion type may hold key to combat drug-resistant TB: Study
Researchers synthesised the chemical compounds present in these plants in order to better understand and optimise their antibacterial potential.
Jan 24, 2018, 18:51 PM IST
Effective tuberculosis vaccine in the offing?
The airborne disease is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, but despite 20 years of intense global efforts no effective vaccine has been developed.
Nov 27, 2017, 13:47 PM IST
