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Podcast: Supersonic flight, toxic pet treatments, and fighting TB with maths
In this edition: The future of supersonic flight, how toxic flea and tick products are reaching the environment, and how maths can help eradicate TB.
Low-cost ventilator set to help people in low-income countries
A new low-cost ventilator design invented during COVID-19 could address the global shortage of ventilators for other respiratory diseases.
First WHO catalogue of tuberculosis mutations developed with Imperial
The largest catalogue of tuberculosis (TB) mutations has been developed by the WHO in collaboration with Imperial.
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COVID-19 pandemic could significantly increase HIV, TB and malaria cases
Some regions may see deaths related to HIV, TB and malaria increase by up to 10, 20 and 36% respectively over five years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Enzyme targeted by TB antibiotic later stops the drug by destroying it
New research shows that a TB antibiotic can be inactivated by its own target.
Pregnant women with drug-resistant TB can be safely treated, says new study
Expectant mothers with drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) can be safely treated with bedaquiline, a treatment not previously evaluated in pregnant women
£795k award supports new African research partnership tackling drug-resistant TB
The funding, awarded as part of the MRC/DFID African Research Leader scheme, brings together researchers from Imperial and the University of Namibia.
Badger culling drives animals further afield increasing risk of TB spread
New research reveals survivors of culls cover greater areas potentially increasing the risk of TB transmission to cattle.
TB meningitis kills and damages nerve cells in brain through ‘overstimulation’
Study reveals how tuberculous meningitis (TBM) damages the nervous system along similar lines as chronic brain conditions such as Alzheimer’s.
Emerging tech solutions to global AMR threat take centre stage at White City
Summit explores the role of emerging tech developments in optimising the use of antimicrobials, combatting AMR and supporting infection management.
