Dr. MedLaw explains the importance of discussing risks, benefits, and alternatives in a manner the patient fully understands ...

Background: Ensuring that patients understand the information in an Informed Consent Form (ICF) is key to shared decision-making and ethical conduct of a trial. Data regarding patients’ views on the ...

Introduction People living with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis currently have few options for effective treatment and cure. Regimens that are available are toxic, may involve injections and take up ...

Objective This study summarises nutritional intake among patients with tuberculosis (TB) along the Myanmar–Thailand border according to the local diet. Setting TB clinic along the Myanmar–Thailand ...

The kits are specifically provided to economically weaker patients identified during the 100-day active tuberculosis search campaign. These kits are effective in boosting the patients' immunity.

Violation of patient confidentiality is rampant — social media platforms are awash with photographs of TB patients, including children, receiving nutrition kits Updated - March 30, 2025 05:28 pm IST ...

According to the India TB Report 2023, the country reported 21.4 lakh TB cases in 2022, a 13% increase from the previous year. In Odisha, the situation is particularly concerning, with the state ...

Both the conventionally given support such as the one given within the health care facility settings as well as the one obtained from the family, the community around and other sources in the society ...

No fewer than 67,603 tuberculosis patients are currently on treatment in nine states around the country, according to the Programme Manager, State Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control ...

The US Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance on Monday clarifying that hospitals must obtain written consent for sensitive exams, such as pelvic, breast or prostate exams ...