Tuberculosis & HIV/AIDS: Research

See also: Tuberculosis & HIV

Treating TB, HIV Co-Infections Early, Aggressively Can Save Lives, Multiple Studies Show (October 20, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
2011 Pipeline Report: HIV, Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), and Tuberculosis Drugs, Diagnostics, Vaccines, and Preventive Technologies in Development (PDF) (September 2011)
From Treatment Action Group
Lopinavir and Rifampicin Interaction in HIV-Positive Patients (July/August 2011)
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In HIV Treatment Bulletin, from HIV i-Base
Lopinavir/r Reduces Levels of Rifabutin (May/June 2011)
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In HIV Treatment Bulletin, from HIV i-Base
Formulations of Anti-TB Medications (May/June 2011)
In HIV Treatment Bulletin, from HIV i-Base
Drug Resistance Hampers Fight Against Tuberculosis (March 22, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Detecting Tuberculosis: No Microscopes, Just Rats (January 10, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The First New Tuberculosis Drug in Decades: Promise and Challenges (Winter 2011)
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In TAGline, from Treatment Action Group
South Africa: Global Body Begins TB Drug Trials (November 15, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
TB Cases Decline, but Drug-Resistant TB Now a Risk (October 22, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
New Test Seen as Big Advance in Diagnosing TB (September 3, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Looking Ahead: NIAID's Future HIV/AIDS Therapeutics Priorities: A Blog Entry by Carl W. Dieffenbach, Ph.D. (June 30, 2010)
From AIDS.gov
Study in South Africa Examines TB/HIV Coinfection, MDR-TB (June 24, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Early Treatment Outcomes and HIV Status of Patients With Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in South Africa: A Retrospective Cohort Study (June 14, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Studies, Briefing Highlight Scientific Progress Toward Curbing HIV, TB (May 21, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Immune System Could Be Used to Test for TB (May 18, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Timing of Initiation of Antiretroviral Drugs During Tuberculosis Therapy (March 3, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Shorter Duration of TB-Prevention Therapy Including Ethambutol May Be Effective, Study Suggests (March 3, 2010)
A discussion with Soumya Swaminathan, M.D.
In The 17th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, from The Body PRO
HIV, NCDs Impact Achievement of MDGs, Study Says (March 2, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Commentary Examines Recurrent TB in Patients With HIV (February 12, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Recurrent TB: Relapse or Re-infection? The Effect of HIV in a General Population Cohort in Malawi (February 9, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Experimental Vaccine Reduced TB Rate Among HIV-Positive People in Tanzania, Study Finds (February 1, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Tuberculosis Strain Thrives on Antibiotic (January 4, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Totally Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Bacilli Emerge in Iran (September 3, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Diabetes Ups TB Risk in Children and Adolescents (August 12, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Antiretroviral Roll-Out Results in Major TB Decline in South African Study (July 22, 2009)
The roll-out of antiretroviral treatment to cover 90% of eligible people has resulted in a significant decline in new cases of tuberculosis (TB) in a South African township, demonstrating for the first time the potential of antiretroviral treatment to make major inroads into the burden of TB in high prevalence countries.
From aidsmap.com
Why Are People With HIV More Likely to Get Tuberculosis? (July 2, 2009)
From International AIDS Society
Tuberculosis Vaccine May Be Fatal for Babies With HIV, WHO Warns (July 2, 2009)
In The New York Times
TAG 2009 Pipeline Report (PDF) (July 2009)
From Treatment Action Group
Research Identifies Why People With HIV Are More Likely to Develop TB (July 1, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV-Positive Babies More Likely to Contract Deadly TB if Given BCG (July 1, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Antiretroviral Therapy Reduces Incident Tuberculosis in HIV-Infected Children (June 29, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tibotec, TB Alliance Join to Expedite Development of Promising TB Drug (June 18, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Experimental Drug Five Times More Effective Against MDR-TB Than Conventional Therapy (June 4, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Adding HIV Protease Inhibitors to Rifampin Leads to Adverse Effects (April 22, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
New Tuberculosis Drug Shows Early Promise (March 23, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
How Many Light Bulbs Does It Take to End the World's TB Pandemic? (March 17, 2009)
Researchers estimate that by simply installing shielded, ultraviolet "C" lights -- and a fan to mix the air -- in hospital wards and waiting rooms, the spread of TB within those locations could be sliced by 70 percent.
From Agence France-Presse
Living With HIV, Dying of Tuberculosis (December 2008)
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In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
HIVers With Tuberculosis Should Take HIV and TB Treatment Together, Study Finds (September 29, 2008)
From Journal Watch
Science Uncovers "Couch Potato" Type of Fat and Lazy TB (April 23, 2008)
From Project Inform
TB Genome Knowledge May Lead to Improved Diagnosis (Spring 2008)
From U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
A Guide to the Tuberculosis Drug Pipeline (April 2008)
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In Project Inform Perspective, from Project Inform
Opinion: TB Striking Back With a Vengeance; Need for Research Funds Grows Urgent (Winter 2007)
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In TAG Update, from Treatment Action Group
Complications in HIV Treatment (November/December 2007)
TB and co-infection news from IAS.
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
TB Vaccine Sickens HIV-Infected Children: Report (November 2, 2007)
From Reuters
New Strain of TB Gaining Around the World (February 26, 2007)
From Project Inform
Empty Antibiotic Pipeline Critically Endangers Public, Report Says (September 15, 2004)
[Archived Article]
As bacteria rapidly develop resistance to existing drugs, previously treatable infections become much more dangerous, the Infectious Disease Society of America warns.
In AIDS Treatment News, from AIDS Treatment News
Priorities for the Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in the United States (May 25, 2004)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
New Tuberculosis Research Shows Link to Geographic Populations (May 5, 2004)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tests Planned for Genetically Engineered TB Vaccine (January 15, 2004)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Targeting Persistence: The Next Frontier in TB Drug Development (October 2003)
[Archived Article]
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
Poor TB Outpatient Treatment Adherence Contributes to HIV Patient Mortality (August 20, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC Releases List of Jobs With Highest Tuberculosis Death Risk (August 6, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mystery of the Mummies' Crypt: Corpses Time Capsules for TB Research (June 19, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tuberculosis Among Foreign-Born in U.S. Not Restricted to Poor (June 16, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tuberculosis: A New Antibiotic Appears Effective Against Multidrug-Resistant Strains (June 11, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Scientists Find Genetic Key to TB Bacteria Survival in Lung Cells (May 23, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
TB Diagnosis Delayed in Whites, Women: UK Study (April 29, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
New TB Blood Test Shows Promise (April 4, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Community-Based Therapy for Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Lima, Peru (March 24, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Colorado State University Team Gets $3 Million to Study Vaccines for TB (March 20, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Antiretroviral Therapy Restores Some Anti-TB Immune Activity (December 11, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
High Relapse Rate Seen After "Successful" Drug-Resistant TB Treatment (December 6, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC Selects Hawaii TB Program for New Research (October 24, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
High Proportion of TB Recurrences Caused by New Strains, Study Finds (October 1, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Photographic Recognition Helps Locate Tuberculosis Transmission Sites (August 14, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Scientists Explore Role of STDs, Malaria, and TB in Africa (August 9, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Molecular Tuberculosis Testing Can Distinguish Between Treatment Failure and Reinfection (August 7, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Effects of Tuberculosis and HIV-2 Coinfection Elucidated (July 24, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Rifampin and Rifabutin Drug Interactions (May 30, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Heat Shock Protein Prevents TB-Induced Arthritis in Animals (May 22, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
African Treatment Programs Often Overestimate Tuberculosis Drug Doses (May 17, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Antiretroviral Therapy Can Be Deferred in Stable TB Patients (April 15, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Zinc, Vitamin A Help Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs Work Better (April 3, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Progress Toward Tuberculosis Control -- India, 2001 (March 25, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
World Health Organization Report 2002: Global Tuberculosis Control: Summary (March 25, 2002)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Can an Old Anti-Parasite Drug Fight TB? (December 11, 2000)
[Archived Article]
From Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange
Tuberculosis: New Drug Class Investigated Through Public-Private Partnership (July 7, 2000)
[Archived Article]
In AIDS Treatment News, from AIDS Treatment News
Impact of Combination Antiretroviral Therapy on the Risk of Tuberculosis Among Persons With HIV (January 31, 2000)
[Archived Article]
In The 7th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, from The Body PRO