The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that while the fight against tuberculosis has met with great success, the disease is still a leading cause of deaths worldwide. In its latest Global…
Tag: Tuberculosis
Huge price hike for tuberculosis drug rescinded after public outcry
Cycloserine, an important tuberculosis drug, has had a roller coaster ride over the past few days with its prices raised to a whopping $10,800 for 30 capsules from $500. However, after a…
20-year-long study links diabetes with TB
A two-decade-long study has concluded that there is a strong link between diabetes and TB with diabetes patients much more likely to contract TB and their non-diabetic counterparts. Researchers at James Cook…
WHO’s latest Model list of Essential Medicines includes hepatitis C, cancer, TB drugs
The World Health Organization has released the latest edition of its Model List of Essential Medicines and in the list has included treatments for hepatitis C, a variety of cancers (including breast…