World Tuberculosis Day: According to the WHO, more than 95 percent of TB deaths happen in low and middle-income countries. Read on to know hoe you can prevent the disease.
The purpose of the COVID-19 vaccination is to prime our immune systems to tackle coronavirus infection (if acquired). But there is fear among the TB patients regarding side effects of the vaccine, or that vaccination will worsen their pre-existing health condition. Regenerative medicine researcher Dr Pradeep Mahajan clears up this and other common concerns about vaccination.
Tuberculosis is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. World Tuberculosis Day is observed to raise public awareness about the devastating consequences of TB. Read on to know the symptoms of the disease to stay safe -
Approximately 1,500 healthy volunteers above 60 years of age will be administered one dose of 0.1ml BCG vaccine intradermally and followed up closely for a period of six months.
The study predicted that over the next five years, deaths from HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria could increase by as much as 10 per cent, 20 per cent and 36 per cent respectively.
Sadly, India accounts for about a quarter of the global TB burden. On this World Tuberculosis Day 2020, let's take a pledge to do our bid to help end this epidemic. Also, read to know the TB tests available today to stay safe.
Despite being preventable and curable, tuberculosis is the leading of cause of death from infectious disease, ranking above HIV/AIDS. As we observe the World Tuberculosis Day 2020 today, we have made a small effort to aware people on how to avoid the spread of TB. Read on to know how you can help yourself and others if you have TB.
As we celebrate World Tuberculosis Day today, here is a low-down on the significance, theme and history of this day, observed annually by the WHO.
Tuberculosis is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, according to the WHO. It is estimated to affect one-quarter of the world's population.
Recent research suggests that you may not develop TB even if your diagnosis is positive with immunologic tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood tests.
Amitabh Bachchan recently revealed that he is a tuberculosis survivor. This is a disease that can affect anybody. But with smart food choices, you can manage this condition well.
According to a study published in the Lancet Global Health, more than one-third of patients who are successfully cured of TB with antibiotics develops permanent lung damage.
According to a study published in the journal Nature, boosting the activity of a master cell known as group 3 innate lymphoid cells, can help reduce the millions of new infections that occur worldwide every year.
According to the Journal of Infectious Diseases, use of aspirin can stop the tuberculosis bacterium to overtake your immune cells and treat patients with severe TB.
24th March of every year is dedicated towards spreading awareness about TB in a bid to bring down its incidence and control it better. Better disease management requires early detection. Here is a low-down on how tuberculosis can be diagnosed, drug regimen and the role of Ayurveda in TB management.
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.
As the World Tuberculosis Day approaches (24th March), The Lancet Global Health journal has come up with a report that makes significant recommendations to eradicate this fatal air-borne lung disease from the world.
As World Tuberculosis Day approaches (24th March), we tell you what yoga poses are good for TB patients.
These could be the reason behind your sudden weight loss
These could be the reason behind your sudden weight loss
According to a study published in the journal The Lancet, the smartphone-enabled video-observed therapy (VOT), recommended by the World Health Organization as an alternative to DOT, is a more effective approach to TB treatment.
Suffering from joint pain? These might be the reasons
New diagnostic tools such as Machine Learning and precision medicine could help identify tuberculosis patients with the highest risk of reactivation of the disease, say researchers.
While a new drug that can cure TB fast is in the offing, we share with you gifts of nature than help prevent this deadly bacterial infection.
World Tuberculosis Day: According to the WHO, more than 95 percent of TB deaths happen in low and middle-income countries. Read on to know hoe you can prevent the disease.
The purpose of the COVID-19 vaccination is to prime our immune systems to tackle coronavirus infection (if acquired). But there is fear among the TB patients regarding side effects of the vaccine, or that vaccination will worsen their pre-existing health condition. Regenerative medicine researcher Dr Pradeep Mahajan clears up this and other common concerns about vaccination.
Tuberculosis is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. World Tuberculosis Day is observed to raise public awareness about the devastating consequences of TB. Read on to know the symptoms of the disease to stay safe -
Approximately 1,500 healthy volunteers above 60 years of age will be administered one dose of 0.1ml BCG vaccine intradermally and followed up closely for a period of six months.
The study predicted that over the next five years, deaths from HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria could increase by as much as 10 per cent, 20 per cent and 36 per cent respectively.
Sadly, India accounts for about a quarter of the global TB burden. On this World Tuberculosis Day 2020, let's take a pledge to do our bid to help end this epidemic. Also, read to know the TB tests available today to stay safe.
Despite being preventable and curable, tuberculosis is the leading of cause of death from infectious disease, ranking above HIV/AIDS. As we observe the World Tuberculosis Day 2020 today, we have made a small effort to aware people on how to avoid the spread of TB. Read on to know how you can help yourself and others if you have TB.
As we celebrate World Tuberculosis Day today, here is a low-down on the significance, theme and history of this day, observed annually by the WHO.
Tuberculosis is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, according to the WHO. It is estimated to affect one-quarter of the world's population.
Recent research suggests that you may not develop TB even if your diagnosis is positive with immunologic tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood tests.
Amitabh Bachchan recently revealed that he is a tuberculosis survivor. This is a disease that can affect anybody. But with smart food choices, you can manage this condition well.
According to a study published in the Lancet Global Health, more than one-third of patients who are successfully cured of TB with antibiotics develops permanent lung damage.
According to a study published in the journal Nature, boosting the activity of a master cell known as group 3 innate lymphoid cells, can help reduce the millions of new infections that occur worldwide every year.
According to the Journal of Infectious Diseases, use of aspirin can stop the tuberculosis bacterium to overtake your immune cells and treat patients with severe TB.
24th March of every year is dedicated towards spreading awareness about TB in a bid to bring down its incidence and control it better. Better disease management requires early detection. Here is a low-down on how tuberculosis can be diagnosed, drug regimen and the role of Ayurveda in TB management.
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.
As the World Tuberculosis Day approaches (24th March), The Lancet Global Health journal has come up with a report that makes significant recommendations to eradicate this fatal air-borne lung disease from the world.
As World Tuberculosis Day approaches (24th March), we tell you what yoga poses are good for TB patients.
These could be the reason behind your sudden weight loss
According to a study published in the journal The Lancet, the smartphone-enabled video-observed therapy (VOT), recommended by the World Health Organization as an alternative to DOT, is a more effective approach to TB treatment.
New diagnostic tools such as Machine Learning and precision medicine could help identify tuberculosis patients with the highest risk of reactivation of the disease, say researchers.
While a new drug that can cure TB fast is in the offing, we share with you gifts of nature than help prevent this deadly bacterial infection.
Physicists have now found a method to quickly identify single antibiotic-resistant bacteria cells that are the agents of tuberculosis. The new method helps to find the bacteria and evaluate their resistance to antibiotics without damaging the biological material.
A top executive at the Switzerland-based non-profit The Global Fund has said that ending tuberculosis by 2025 in India is "tough" and "very stretching", given where the country stands currently,
These could be the reason behind your sudden weight loss
Suffering from joint pain? These might be the reasons
Must be aware of these ways to prevent tuberculosis
