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Researchers Identify Inexpensive, Effective Test for Tuberculosis in Children

By Arthur Nead “Diagnosing tuberculosis in children is challenging,” says Richard Oberhelman, Tulane professor of tropical medicine. Doctors in resource-poor countries now have guidance on the best test for the disease, thanks to an international study led by Oberhelman. The … Continue reading

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Connecting the Dots in Kenya

Kate Macintyre helps develop a national strategy to address the growing epidemic of tuberculosis By Eric Goldscheider Photos by: Betsy Charron* The news from the front lines of the global fight against tuberculosis is not good, according to Kate Macintyre, … Continue reading

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