New drugs that target "zombie" tuberculosis (TB) cells are now a step closer, thanks to a new study led by the University of ...

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A Texas woman died after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a fatal brain amoeba, from using unboiled tap water in a nasal irrigation device at a campground, prompting CDC warnings.

"This study represents a significant advancement in our understanding of how to treat brain metastases and leptomeningeal disease, and we are hopeful that our findings will pave the way for new ...

The study showed promising results, which were presented today in an oral session. Results from the leptomeningeal cohort have been simultaneously published in the renowned journal Nature Medicine due ...

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown how the bacteria causing tuberculosis (TB) directly cross the brain's protective barrier, causing meningitis, a very severe form of the ...

Tuberculosis primarily affects the lungs (pulmonary TB), but can invade other body systems (extrapulmonary TB), including the kidneys, spine, brain, and lymph nodes.

Tuberculosis, also known as TB, is a bacterial infection that primarily affects a person's lungs. Its symptoms vary widely depending on how the slow-growing mycobacterium that causes the infection ...

The three main characteristics of TBM seen on brain scans include fluid buildup in the brain (hydrocephalus), strokes (infarctions), and swelling at the base of the brain (basal meningeal enhancement) ...

Lucknow: Cases of brain TB are rising rapidly, affecting nearly 4% of patients. Timely treatment and appropriate medication can aid in the recovery of such patients. This was highlighted by Prof ...