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Tuberculosis
New tuberculosis findings from T.R. Frieden and co-researchers published
May 5th, 2009
"Tuberculosis (TB) control in many ways exemplifies evidence-based public health practice, rigorously implemented, with appropriate emphasis on the central importance of political support for success. With more than 30 million patients treated in the past decade, TB control has important implications for managing both communicable and non-communicable diseases," scientists in the United States report. "Simple diagnostic tests, meticulously proven standardized treatment regimens with assured drug supply, supportive case management and a superb information system that tracks the progress of every patient, all facilitate effective program implementation. TB control shows...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-05-05)
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