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Tuberculosis Therapy
Data on tuberculosis therapy detailed by researchers at University of California, Department of Psychiatry
May 13th, 2008
Scientists discuss in 'A randomized trial of 6-month methadone maintenance with standard or minimal counseling versus 21-day methadone detoxification' new findings in tuberculosis. According to a study from the United States, "Important questions remain regarding the necessary duration and intensity for methadone treatment to be effective. As part of a clinical trial of tuberculosis chemoprophylaxis [Batki, S.L., Gruber, V.A., Bradley, J.M., Bradley, M., Delucchi, K., 2002." "A controlled trial of methadone treatment combined with directly observed isoniazid for tuberculosis prevention in injection drug users. Drug Alcohol Depend. 66 283-293....
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-05-13)
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