Introduction Globally, tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the leading infectious causes of death, with 1.3 million deaths.

Health officials in Kansas have reported a tuberculosis outbreak in the northeastern part of the state, with 67 active cases since 2024, marking one of the largest outbreaks in recorded history ...

A tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in the Kansas City area has gained national attention this week, with headlines claiming it’s the “largest outbreak in U.S. history” since the Centers for Disease Control ...

He was otherwise healthy, with no history of serious illness. Digital rectal examination revealed induration of the left side of the prostate, mid-gland to apex, with a palpable firm nodule at the ...

TB infections have been rising every year since 2020 after 30 years of decline. Now, a historic outbreak in Kansas is highlighting the disturbing trend. A colorized X-ray of a patient's chest ...

Opens in a new tab or window In the search for shorter, effective, and safe regimens to treat fluoroquinolone-susceptible, rifampin-resistant tuberculosis (TB), three 9-month regimens ...

This common item is responsible for 25% of all microplastic pollution — and it's worse than we thought. A recent study found high levels of two potentially deadly chemicals in human urine. The study ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - With snow in the forecast for Southwest Louisiana, you may be wondering how do you measure snow? Using a ruler or tape measure will work, but an even better method is called ...

The report’s findings suggest that BMI — the measurement traditionally used by medical professionals to determine healthy weight ranges — does not provide a nuanced enough assessment of ...

Antibiotic treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis found to be safe and effective in clinical trial Levofloxacin substantially reduces risk of drug-resistant tuberculosis, Sydney researchers ...

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