Tuberculosis In Children: Diagnosis, Prevention And Treatment
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs. While it primarily impacts adults, children can also contract TB. Know all about the dangerous disease in kids.
Apr 01, 2024, 11:27 AM IST
How Passive Smoking Poses Serious Health Risks, Including Increased Exposure To Tuberculosis, Shares Expert
The alarming world of passive smoking and its impact on health. Expert reveals the hidden dangers, from respiratory issues to heightened TB risks. Read to know more.
Dec 26, 2023, 13:58 PM IST
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: 10 Myths About TB BUSTED - Check How It Spreads
World TB Day 2023: On March 24, World Tuberculosis Day is observed and the aim of this day is to educate the world about the impact of tuberculosis and check its spread. While TB mainly affects the lungs, it can also affect the kidneys, spine, and brain, say experts.
Mar 24, 2023, 08:37 AM 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
Around 24.04 lakh Tuberculosis patients notified in 2019 in India; 14% rise compared to 2018
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan commended the collective efforts of all who were involved in this task.
Jun 24, 2020, 22:56 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan reveals 75 percent of his liver is gone
The 76-year-old, who has been associated with various health campaigns like Polio, Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis and diabetes, urged people to get tested and diagnosed.
Aug 20, 2019, 20:33 PM IST
Didn't know I had tuberculosis for 8 years: Amitabh Bachchan
For eight years megastar Amitabh Bachchan did not know he was suffering from Tuberculosis and said that he has does not mind calling himself a tuberculosis survivor.
Aug 19, 2019, 15:26 PM 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
Quarter of global population at tuberculosis risk: Study
The study, published in European Respiratory Journal, shows that one in four people in the world carries tuberculosis bacterium in the body.
Aug 06, 2019, 15:24 PM IST
New drug to fight multi-drug resistant TB soon in Uttar Pradesh
The new anti-TB drug, with delamanid as active substance, is currently administered to patients primarily children in the age group of six to 17 years in a few southern states of India and is yet to be introduced in Uttar Pradesh, which reported 4.22 lakh patients in 2018.
Jun 13, 2019, 12:09 PM IST
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
Novel drug may offer treatment for tuberculosis
The findings showed that the compound does not kill the bacteria directly, but results in a significant reduction in the bacterial burden.
Sep 11, 2018, 17:26 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
Flesh eating ulcers on rise in Australia
Australian health authorities on Monday issued a warning over the rise of flesh-eating ulcers in the country, calling for an "urgent scientific response".
Apr 16, 2018, 12:56 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
World Tuberculosis Day 2018: Here's what you can do to prevent the disease
It is an event designed to build public awareness about the epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease.
Mar 23, 2018, 16:40 PM IST
