BCG vaccine more effective than previously thought
The BCG vaccine has been found to be more effective against the most common form of tuberculosis than previously thought, according to a new study in Clinical Infectious Diseases.Bacillus Calmette Guérin (BCG) vaccine is included in the childhood vaccination programme of many countries, and is the only licensed vaccine against tuberculosis (TB). However, it has previously been thought to only be effective against the less common forms of the disease that occur away from the lungs. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 27, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Immune System / Vaccines Source Type: news
BCG vaccine more effective than previously thought
(London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine) The BCG vaccine has been found to be more effective against the most common form of tuberculosis than previously thought, according to a systematic review led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - December 19, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Sun causes skin damage quicker than once thought?
Daily health headlines: Researchers are shining a light on the sun's effects on skin damage, a tuberculosis vaccine may fight MS. Vinita Nair has some of today's top health stories. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - December 5, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sun causes skin damage quicker than once thought?
Daily health headlines: Researchers are shining a light on the sun's effects on skin damage, a tuberculosis vaccine may fight. Vinita Nair has some of today's top health stories. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - December 5, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vaccine May Prevent Progression to MS Vaccine May Prevent Progression to MS
Giving BCG vaccine, used to prevent tuberculosis, to patients with clinically isolated syndrome appears to prevent progression to clinically definite MS, preliminary results suggest. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 5, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
