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IIT Bombay study shows how TB bacteria shield themselves from antibiotics

A new IIT Bombay-led study shows that TB bacteria change their outer fat-rich membranes to tolerate drugs, helping them survive antibiotic treatment—especially in dormant stages

03 December, 2025 01:47 PM IST | IANS

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TB cases in India drop by 21 per cent since 2015: Union Health Minister JP Nadda

Nadda noted the importance of further penetration of TB screening services and awareness generation at the ground level for the success of the TB elimination efforts and encouraged the MPs to support these efforts in order to make it a Jan Andolan

03 December, 2025 08:07 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent

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WHO praises India’s progress in reducing TB detection gaps, and mortality rate

18 November, 2025 06:09 PM IST| IANS

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Chest X-rays inadequate to detect asymptomatic TB among household contacts: The

28 October, 2025 05:25 PM IST| IANS

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Soon, a simple mouth swab may enable tuberculosis screening: Study

19 September, 2025 10:16 AM IST| IANS

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Piyush Goyal launches women’s health campaign in Dahisar

18 September, 2025 09:08 PM IST| mid-day online correspondent

‘Health checkups are important, but timely treatment is critical,’ Union Minister Piyush Goyal said during the inauguration of the campaign.

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Trying to be disease-free is entirely our responsibility

07 August, 2025 11:16 AM IST| The Editorial

Extrapulmonary TB occurs when the bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) spread beyond the lungs. Representation pic/istock

Mumbai: Worrying rise in non-respiratory TB, say doctors

06 August, 2025 12:38 PM IST| Ritika Gondhalekar

Unlike pulmonary TB, which is highly contagious, extrapulmonary TB is non-communicable. Representation pic/istock

Diabetes may worsen TB, increase risk of death due to the condition: Experts

05 August, 2025 04:35 PM IST | IANS

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Two antibiotics show promise for TB patients with fewer side effects: Lancet

12 July, 2025 10:17 AM IST | IANS

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