TB Projections: Global Epidemiology & Immunity, 2024-2050

Tuberculosis (TB) rates are declining globally, but the impact on immigration screening programs – and the individuals they aim to protect – is a complex question. New research from McGill University and collaborating institutions projects a significant decrease in both TB infection prevalence and the risk of developing active TB among immigrants arriving in low-incidence … Read more

Shorter TB Treatment: ICMR Study Finds Cost-Effectiveness in India

Every year, tuberculosis (TB) claims over 1.5 million lives globally. But a recent breakthrough from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) offers a potent weapon in the fight against this ancient disease: shorter, all-oral treatment regimens that are not only more effective but also demonstrably cost-effective. This isn’t just incremental progress; it’s a potential … Read more