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People With Diabetes are 2-3 Fold Higher Risk of Tuberculosis
The risk of mortality is much higher in TB patients who have co-existing diabetes. There are also evidences to suggest that when there is co-existing diabetes it takes longer for the sputum to become negative (for TB) with anti-tubercular treatment
Piles to Smiles Clinic: Treating piles without surgery
Treating Piles without surgery is a reality now. With latest techniques and competent well-trained staff, getting relief from haemorrhoids (or piles) without surgical incision is a possibility. Patient's hospital stay is very brief, and clinical ou
‘Kothis’ (Feminised Males) Reducing Risk to HIV and Sexual Violence
Having faced ages of neglect, denial and invisibility, 'Kothis' (feminised males) are now being mobilized by groups like 'Bharosa' in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (India) to be empowered and demonstrate leadership in reaching out within their communit
Spotlight on TB-HIV Co-infection at AIDS 2010
It is so nice to see that TB/HIV has been given due importance, focus and limelight in the recently observed IAC of Vienna. There were several oral sessions and poster presentation in the conference to share research, clinical and programmatic exper
Prevent TB: IPT Works, IPT is Safe
In Lesotho, Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT) to prevent latent TB infection from becoming active TB disease, is not available for ordinary citizens but only for health workers. Those people who have latent TB infection have a right to protect them
