The tuberculosis vaccine is no longer routinely administered in the United States. Studies have shown mixed results in terms of the vaccine’s effectiveness. Some people who have received the vaccine ...

Dec. 3, 2024 — An analysis of fungi collected from peat bogs has identified several species that produce substances toxic to the bacterium that causes the human disease tuberculosis. The ...

Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria and most often affects the lungs. The World Health Organization announced Thursday it had given a first-ever green light to a test for tuberculosis -- a disease ...

Other experts have commented on the test’s viability. Dr. Raj posted a TikTok video demonstrating the "skin pinch" test in 2021. He explained how fluids play a crucial role in imparting the turgidity ...

Nov. 21, 2024 — Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an immune disease that affects up to 4% of the global population and causes painful, recurring skin lesions and inflammation, primarily in the ...

Scientists are developing a portable sensor which would be capable of detecting skin cancers from chemicals released by the skin. The team from Bournemouth University (BU) and University Hospitals ...

Postpartum depression (PPD) can last for several months. You may feel better faster by getting help as soon as possible. Relief from PPD is possible with the right interventions. If pregnancy is ...

Background: Finding alternative hair dyes for individuals allergic to para-phenylenediamine (PPD) has been difficult. Newer permanent and demipermanent hair dyes that have replaced PPD with para ...

Assuring proper identification and treatment of persons who have TB disease Preventing the spread of disease to others Finding, screening and treating persons exposed to those with disease Targeting ...

Patch-test everything: Before anything touches my face, it needs to be swatched on another area of my body (the inside of my wrist) to check for allergic reactions. I have really reactive skin ...

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by strains of bacteria known as mycobacteria. The disease most commonly affects the lungs and can be fatal if not treated. However, most infected ...

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