Joining forces against TB

A partnership involving the US Food and Drug Administration may speed up delivery of new tuberculosis drug combinations, says Priya Shetty.

New TB drugs are desperately needed. The existing treatment is a cocktail of drugs that must be taken over 6–8 months. Often, one of the biggest challenges facing healthcare professionals is simply ensuring that their patients finish the course of treatment. Full-Text Article: http://scidev.net/en/health/hiv-aids/opinions/biomed-analysis-joining-forces-against-tb.html