Tuberculosis
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After Rapid Weight Loss, Monitor Antiobesity Drug Dosing
Toxicities from excessive doses can have a range of detrimental effects; examine dosing following rapid weight loss.
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Could Tuberculosis Medication Management Be as Simple as Monitoring Sweat?
Finger sweat may offer noninvasive option to evaluate adherence to TB medication regimen, needed for effective treatment.
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Tuberculosis Prevention Brings Economic Gains, Says WHO
The study “provides strong economic arguments” about the true costs of tuberculosis.
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Isoniazid Resistance Linked With Tuberculosis Deaths
Underestimation of resistance results from the infrequent performance of culture and sensitivity testing.
From the Journals
All-oral regimen succeeds for rifampin-resistant tuberculosis
Safety and effectiveness of a bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid combination supports its use as a first-line treatment for adolescents and...
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Severity score predicts mortality in pulmonary tuberculosis
A novel three-pronged assessment tool showed promise to inform treatment and improve outcomes.
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Proteomics reveals potential targets for drug-resistant TB
Apolipoproteins “may be involved in the pathogenesis of DR-TB by accelerating the formation of foamy macrophages and reducing cellular uptake of...
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Infant BCG vaccine protects only those under age 5 years
Although infant BCG vaccination is important to young children who are at high risk for tuberculosis, it does not prevent adult-type cavitary...
Commentary
The surprising failure of vitamin D in deficient kids
Having lower levels of vitamin D is not necessarily the thing causing bad outcomes.
From the Journals
Study affirms shorter regimens for drug-resistant tuberculosis
The findings validate the World Health Organization’s current recommendation.
Feature
Worst TB outbreak in 20 years reported in Washington state