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CDC Details Multidrug-Resistant TB Outbreak in an Unlikely Spot

Kansas outbreak included kids born in the U.S., but most adults came from Micronesia and Guam

Sep 01, 2023
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Shorter TB Regimen Misses the Mark

But researchers still see potential for high-dose rifampicin-based treatment strategy

Aug 30, 2023
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Accused Imposter Doc Arrested; Bronny James Discharged; TB Cases Tied to Bone Grafts

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Jul 28, 2023
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After Pushback, J&J Allows Generics of Its TB Drug

A Swiss non-profit will be allowed to bring generic bedaquiline to lower-income countries

Jul 14, 2023
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Opinion
Lessons From the Tuberculosis Patient on the Lam

We can learn from the case now that she's receiving treatment

Jun 05, 2023
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FDA Allows Chemo Imports From China; TB Patient Jailed; 'Forever Chemicals' Lawsuit

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Jun 05, 2023
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Leading Through Crisis at the WHO

Soumya Swaminathan, MD, discusses COVID misinformation and being the WHO's first chief scientist

May 23, 2023
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Screen for Latent TB Infection, USPSTF Says

Adults at increased risk for tuberculosis should be screened

May 02, 2023
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FDA Approval Authority in Jeopardy? TB Hits the Casino; Sen. Blumenthal's Surgery

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Apr 10, 2023
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TB Cases Rebound to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels, CDC Data Show

Agency also now recommends video DOT as "equivalent" option for monitoring medication adherence

Mar 24, 2023
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Biden's Skin Cancer; 'Butt Lift' Deaths Continue; Arrest Warrant for TB Patient

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Mar 06, 2023
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Sutezolid With 3-Drug Combo Appears Safe and Effective in Multidrug-Resistant TB

Sutezolid may be a replacement for linezolid in these patients, researcher says

Feb 21, 2023
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TB Treatment Strategy Has Potential to Drastically Slash Therapy Duration

8-week regimen, with more for persistent cases, yields similar outcomes to 6-month standard

Feb 21, 2023
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Nothing Lasts Forever, Including Infant BCG Vaccine Protection

Most efficacy lost by age 5

Aug 11, 2022
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