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Researchers find immune system molecule that could lead to TB vaccine

A research team led by scientists from the University of Pittsburgh recently determined that the presence of a particular immune system molecule effectively prevented tuberculosis of the lungs from becoming active and...

9 January, 2013

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Kiwi researchers close to TB breakthrough

New Zealand researchers are inching closer to creating a world-first oral tuberculosis vaccine. TB kills more people worldwide than any other bacterial disease – latest estimates show about 1.4 million people died...

27 September, 2012

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Better vaccines for tuberculosis could save millions of lives

Cases of one of the world’s deadliest diseases—tuberculosis—are rising at an alarming rate, despite widespread vaccination. Reasons for the ineffectiveness of the vaccine, especially in regions where this...

29 August, 2012

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More evidence, better diagnostics needed before redefining severe forms of drug-resistant TB

Reports of tuberculosis (TB) cases with severe patterns of drug resistance are increasing, said experts who attended a World Health Organization (WHO) meeting in Geneva March 21-22, 2012. Participants stressed that the...

1 June, 2012

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Alaskan doctors battling high TB rates

Health officials in Alaska hope to use a new set of tools to identify and treat tuberculosis. Alaska currently has the highest rate of TB in the United States, more than double the national average. Often times, cases...

19 April, 2012

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Twelve new tuberculosis vaccines in clinical testing phase

Leaders in the global fight against tuberculosis reported historic progress at a Senate briefing on TB.🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health Press subscriber. Join for exclusive...

30 March, 2012

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TB researchers and advocates must work together for a more effective vaccine

According to representatives of Aeras, a Rockville, Maryland-based non-profit dedicated to developing new vaccines for tuberculosis🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health Press...

27 March, 2012

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Researchers find immune system molecule that could lead to TB vaccine

Kiwi researchers close to TB breakthrough

Better vaccines for tuberculosis could save millions of lives

More evidence, better diagnostics needed before redefining severe forms of drug-resistant TB

Alaskan doctors battling high TB rates

Twelve new tuberculosis vaccines in clinical testing phase

TB researchers and advocates must work together for a more effective vaccine