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TB treatment regimen begs for a booster dose

World TB Day (March 24) calls for awareness of the global epidemic of tuberculosis and efforts to eliminate the disease. On the occasion, The Hindu takes a look at the Kerala scenario, especially against the backdrop of the State reporting the highest level of basic...

Dengue cure lies in diabetes drugs

Scientists have identified enzymes and biochemical compounds called lipids that are targeted and modified by the dengue virus during infection. The findings suggest a potential new approach to control the aggressive mosquito-borne pathogen. The study indicates that...

Doctors hoping surgery can cure diabetes

HOUSTON (KTRK) — Type 2 diabetes is a difficult medical problem and the numbers of people dealing with it are growing. But what if you could cure diabetes? Some Houston surgeons say they may be able to cure diabetes with an experimental surgery that Houston...