Sequential Mechanical Ventilation Effective in Treating Tuberculosis With Respiratory Failure
The researchers assessed the efficacy and safety of sequential mechanical ventilation in the treatment of tuberculosis with respiratory failure.
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Sex Differences in Mortality After Tuberculosis Treatment
Researchers studied patients with pulmonary tuberculosis to better understand the impact of sex on mortality and sputum microbiological status after treatment initiation.
A New, Evidence-Based Definition for Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Researchers sought to create an updated definition of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB).
Study Finds 4-Month Tuberculosis Treatment Noninferior to Standard of Care
Researchers conducted a phase 3 trial to ascertain whether treatment regimens including rifapentine with or without moxifloxacin can provide a lasting cure for drug-susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis in 4 months vs 6 months of standard therapy.
Tuberculosis Outbreak May Be Linked to Bone Repair Product
A tuberculosis outbreak that may be linked to a product used to repair bones is being investigated by U.S. health officials.
Low-Dose Amikacin as Alternative Treatment for Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis
A retrospective cohort study was conducted to assess tolerability, side effects, and outcomes following treatment with low-dose amikacin in patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.
Testing Multiple Noninvasive Specimen Types May Improve Diagnosis of Pediatric Tuberculosis
Investigators sought to determine what combination of minimally invasive specimens is most effective for the diagnosis of tuberculosis in children.
Latent Tuberculosis Screening and Treatment for Elderly Patients With Poorly Controlled Diabetes Mellitus
Investigators conducted a prospective study to assess rates of completion of screening and preventive therapy for latent tuberculosis infection.
Bedaquiline Plus Delamanid May be Viable Option for Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Investigators sought to identify the effect of treatment with bedaquiline and delamanid, individually or combined, on the QTc interval among patients with resistant tuberculosis.
Pravastatin May Have Protective Effect Against Active Tuberculosis Infection
Investigators assessed whether atorvastatin, simvastatin, rosuvastatin, fluvastatin, or pravastatin were associated with tuberculosis infection rates.
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