Drug resistant tuberculosis

New drug approved by FDA for treatment of deadly treatment-resistant tuberculosis

Posted By IANS, August 16, 2019 at 01:53pm

The FDA has approved a new drug for treatment-resistant tuberculosis, bringing relief to patients of this deadly disease.
New test to detect drug-resistant tuberculosis mutation developed

Posted By IANS, August 09, 2019 at 12:06pm

An Indian firm has developed a new test for drug resistant tuberculosis mutation. According to WHO, India accounted for 27 per cent of global TB deaths.
New drug to fight multi-drug resistant TB soon in UP

Posted By IANS, June 14, 2019 at 08:57am

A new drug known as delamanid would be introduced in UP in the third quarter of the year, as per the central guidelines.
On World TB Day, an expert view on tuberculosis

Posted By Editorial Team, March 24, 2019 at 09:53am

On the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day today, pulmonologist Dr. Vivek Nangia pens an exclusive article for TheHealthSite shedding light on the prevalence of TB in India, current government policies and the way forward. He is the Head and Director, Pulmonology, Medical ICU and Sleep Disorders at Fortis Flt Lt Rajan Dhall Hospital, Delhi.
Study reveals vitamin D helps combat drug-resistant TB

Posted By Agencies, February 07, 2019 at 01:22pm

A new study published in the European Respiratory Journal has revealed that vitamin D can combat tuberculosis (TB) bacteria found in the lungs of people with multi-drug resistant TB.
Ending antimicobial resistance is the lynchpin to #endTB

Posted By Editorial Team, October 01, 2018 at 06:21pm

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO's Director General, calls AMR a global health emergency that will seriously jeopardize progress in modern medicine. It is creating superbugs that are making it impossible to treat many previously curable diseases, including TB.
India leads in multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, says WHO report

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, September 21, 2018 at 08:07pm

India has reported the highest number of multi-drug resistant TB cases in 2017, contributing a massive share to global TB burden, shows WHO report.
First non-antibiotic drug for TB to be trialled on humans in 3 years

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, September 11, 2018 at 09:43pm

In just three to four years, humans will be able to make use of the first non-antibiotic drug to treat tuberculosis that has been now developed and tried on animals by a group of scientists from the University of Manchester.
How is multi-drug resistant tuberculosis treated in adults and children?

Posted By Debjani Arora, August 23, 2018 at 04:00pm

The lack of child-friendly drug formulations makes it challenging for doctors to tackle the menace of MDR-TB. At times, a child just like the adult could be put on four to six combination of drugs which could take a toll on the little one.
How to cope with the aftermath of MDR-TB treatment

Posted By Debjani Arora, August 23, 2018 at 03:12pm

You don't become all string and healthy right after your treatment for MDR-TB gets over. In fact, your body becomes a work in progress for you post the treatment. It can take anywhere between six to nine months to get back your strength and vigor.
New treatment for latent TB could help eradicate global epidemic

Posted By Editorial Team, August 03, 2018 at 09:18am

A less toxic drug has been discovered for latent TB to cut the treatment time from nine months to four.
Tuberculosis in kids – everything you need to know

Posted By Debjani Arora, May 08, 2018 at 08:00pm

We got talking to Dr Arvind Kate, Chest Physician and Pulmonologist to know about TB in children
When should one go for a TB or tuberculosis test?

Posted By Debjani Arora, May 04, 2018 at 03:52pm

Symptoms of tuberculosis can be vague, so know when you should reach the doctor's clinic for a test.
Is tuberculosis or TB life threatening?

Posted By Debjani Arora, March 28, 2018 at 06:53pm

We spoke to Dr Arvind Kate, Chest Physician and Pulmonologist to know if tuberculosis can be life-threatening
Tuberculosis prevention: Dos and don’ts to follow by the patient and the family members

Posted By Debjani Arora, March 28, 2018 at 01:47pm

While TB is highly preventable it is still spreading like a wildfire here are few ways to prevent it.
Tuberculosis: An expert’s view on recognising and tackling this public health menace

Posted By Debjani Arora, March 26, 2018 at 01:35pm

Dr Bornali Dutta, Associate Director Respiratory and Internal Medicine from Medanta - The Medicity, talk about this disease.
Living with Tuberculosis: Why Ayurveda Could Play an Increasingly Important Role

Posted By Editorial Team, March 24, 2018 at 06:44pm

To understand how Ayurveda can help fight the tuberculosis pandemic, we need to take a closer look at the problem.
World TB Day - How TB affects adults and children differently

Posted By ANI, March 24, 2018 at 06:27pm

With over 20 lakh cases of Tuberculosis worldwide, India is the second leading country to contribute to the related mortality rate.
World TB Day - 5 facts about tuberculosis

Posted By ANI, March 24, 2018 at 06:13pm

Every year World TB Day is commemorated on March 24 to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic.
World TB Day: 10 Faqs on tuberculosis answered by an expert

Posted By Debjani Arora, March 24, 2018 at 02:39pm

We got talking to Dr Arvind Kate, Chest Physician and Pulmonologist at Zen Hospital, Mumbai to know more about this disease.