Investigators concluded that patients with prior pulmonary tuberculosis had an increased risk and high prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), regardless of smoking history. “Our ...

Our lungs are amazing, quietly doing their thing to keep us breathing and alive. But when they are compromised by disease, the effects can be devastating. Two of the diseases that can have a serious ...

The use of vitamin D as an immunomodulator is a promising therapy for the treatment of pulmonary TB; however, there are some issues that should be considered before clinical trials can start. As ...

Chandigarh: Dr Kusum Sharma, professor in the department of medical microbiology and nodal officer for extra-pulmonary ...

Bendamustine and cetuximab as an alternative therapeutic option for recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Background: Patients with head and neck cancer have more chances to suffer from ...

In a recent study published in The Lancet Global Health journal, researchers evaluated the impact of nutritional support in Indian adults with microbiologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis. The ...

This is an adverse form of the disease which is prevalent especially in our immunocompromised patients from various causes. As the world marks tuberculosis (TB) day with the theme ‘Wanted: Leaders for ...