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Addressing Undernutrition Could Prevent 2.3 Million Tuberculosis Cases Worldwide: Lancet Study
Addressing undernutrition could prevent up to 2.3 million tuberculosis cases worldwide, representing 23.7 per cent of infections among adults in 2023, according to a modelling study published in The Lancet Global Health journal.
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Nutritional Support To 2.8 Million Tuberculosis Patients Could Avert 120,000 Deaths Yearly: Study
Researchers in collaboration with India's National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) found that food support is a cost-effective way to improve health outcomes for people with TB in 94 per cent of the study's simulations.
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287 Million Living With Hepatitis Globally: Why Ignoring Warning Signs Has A Huge Fallout
Nearly 287 million people worldwide live with hepatitis B or C, yet most remain undiagnosed until severe liver damage occurs.
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New Tuberculosis Vaccines: Phase 3 Study Confirms Safety, But It May Not Protect Against All Forms Of Infection
The two new tuberculosis vaccines could be safe for use in adults and children in India but may not provide protection against all forms of the infectious bacterial disease, according to phase-3 trial results published in The British Medical Journal.
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'White Plague': One Of Humanity's Deadliest Killers Resurging In US
Tuberculosis is preventable and curable with antibiotics, but treatment typically lasts 6-9 months.
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Genital Tuberculosis: Is This A Hidden Cause Of Female Infertility In India?
Genital tuberculosis is a form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis which spreads from lung infections and other body infections to invade the female reproductive system.
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WHO Urges Faster Tuberculosis Elimination, Recommends New Diagnostic Tools
The World Health Organization has called on countries to accelerate tuberculosis elimination efforts, unveiling new diagnostic tools like rapid molecular tests and tongue swabs to improve early detection and close global testing gaps.
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Ayurveda And AI Integration, Large-Scale Screening: Next Phase Of 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Campaign Launched
Union Health Minister JP Nadda has launched the next phase of the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat campaign, targeting high-risk populations with intensified screening, early detection, and improved treatment access to accelerate India's TB elimination goals.
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World Tuberculosis Day 2026: What TB Patients Should Eat For Better Recovery
With new guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO), food and proper nourishment are now seen as key parts of preventing, treating and controlling the spread of tuberculosis.
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Persistent Cough Isn't Always A Cold: Early Tuberculosis Signs People Ignore
While TB is preventable and curable, most people die of the condition due to delayed diagnosis, lack of access to quality treatment, and drug resistance. If TB is diagnosed early, it can be cured completely.
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Can Tuberculosis Come Back After Treatment? Doctor Explains Recurrence
Tuberculosis can recur through relapse or new drug-resistant strains, often triggered by incomplete treatment, a weakened immune system, or poor nutrition.
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Latent Tuberculosis: The Silent Infection Millions May Not Know They Have
A person develops latent TB when he or she contracts Mycobacterium tuberculosis yet his or her immune system manages to control the infection.
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Lymph Node, Bone And Brain TB: The Lesser-Known Faces Of Tuberculosis
Among extrapulmonary cases, lymph node tuberculosis is the most frequently reported. It typically presents as painless swelling in the neck or other areas, which may persist for months.
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AIIMS Expansion, Lower TB And Maternal Deaths: J.P. Nadda Highlights Major Advances In Public Healthcare
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government has made sustained efforts to expand healthcare infrastructure, strengthen medical education and improve access to quality healthcare, said Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda.
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AI Can Improve Early Disease Detection, Enable Timely Care, Says Health Tech Expert
Qure.ai's AI-powered medical imaging solutions are transforming healthcare by improving early detection of tuberculosis, lung cancer, cardiology, and oncology conditions.
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Addressing Undernutrition Could Prevent 2.3 Million Tuberculosis Cases Worldwide: Lancet Study
Addressing undernutrition could prevent up to 2.3 million tuberculosis cases worldwide, representing 23.7 per cent of infections among adults in 2023, according to a modelling study published in The Lancet Global Health journal.
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Nutritional Support To 2.8 Million Tuberculosis Patients Could Avert 120,000 Deaths Yearly: Study
Researchers in collaboration with India's National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) found that food support is a cost-effective way to improve health outcomes for people with TB in 94 per cent of the study's simulations.
-
287 Million Living With Hepatitis Globally: Why Ignoring Warning Signs Has A Huge Fallout
Nearly 287 million people worldwide live with hepatitis B or C, yet most remain undiagnosed until severe liver damage occurs.
-
New Tuberculosis Vaccines: Phase 3 Study Confirms Safety, But It May Not Protect Against All Forms Of Infection
The two new tuberculosis vaccines could be safe for use in adults and children in India but may not provide protection against all forms of the infectious bacterial disease, according to phase-3 trial results published in The British Medical Journal.
-
'White Plague': One Of Humanity's Deadliest Killers Resurging In US
Tuberculosis is preventable and curable with antibiotics, but treatment typically lasts 6-9 months.
-
Genital Tuberculosis: Is This A Hidden Cause Of Female Infertility In India?
Genital tuberculosis is a form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis which spreads from lung infections and other body infections to invade the female reproductive system.
-
WHO Urges Faster Tuberculosis Elimination, Recommends New Diagnostic Tools
The World Health Organization has called on countries to accelerate tuberculosis elimination efforts, unveiling new diagnostic tools like rapid molecular tests and tongue swabs to improve early detection and close global testing gaps.
-
Ayurveda And AI Integration, Large-Scale Screening: Next Phase Of 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Campaign Launched
Union Health Minister JP Nadda has launched the next phase of the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat campaign, targeting high-risk populations with intensified screening, early detection, and improved treatment access to accelerate India's TB elimination goals.
-
World Tuberculosis Day 2026: What TB Patients Should Eat For Better Recovery
With new guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO), food and proper nourishment are now seen as key parts of preventing, treating and controlling the spread of tuberculosis.
-
Persistent Cough Isn't Always A Cold: Early Tuberculosis Signs People Ignore
While TB is preventable and curable, most people die of the condition due to delayed diagnosis, lack of access to quality treatment, and drug resistance. If TB is diagnosed early, it can be cured completely.
-
Can Tuberculosis Come Back After Treatment? Doctor Explains Recurrence
Tuberculosis can recur through relapse or new drug-resistant strains, often triggered by incomplete treatment, a weakened immune system, or poor nutrition.
-
Latent Tuberculosis: The Silent Infection Millions May Not Know They Have
A person develops latent TB when he or she contracts Mycobacterium tuberculosis yet his or her immune system manages to control the infection.
-
Lymph Node, Bone And Brain TB: The Lesser-Known Faces Of Tuberculosis
Among extrapulmonary cases, lymph node tuberculosis is the most frequently reported. It typically presents as painless swelling in the neck or other areas, which may persist for months.
-
AIIMS Expansion, Lower TB And Maternal Deaths: J.P. Nadda Highlights Major Advances In Public Healthcare
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government has made sustained efforts to expand healthcare infrastructure, strengthen medical education and improve access to quality healthcare, said Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda.
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AI Can Improve Early Disease Detection, Enable Timely Care, Says Health Tech Expert
Qure.ai's AI-powered medical imaging solutions are transforming healthcare by improving early detection of tuberculosis, lung cancer, cardiology, and oncology conditions.
