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Peanuts help to treat tuberculosis? A Story of Scientists’ Self-Denial

Tuberculosis isChronic infectious diseases caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis can invade many organs, with pulmonary tuberculosis infection or tuberculosis being the most common.Through the efforts of human medical workers, tuberculosis is no longer an incurable disease. From a medical point of view, it can be prevented and treated, but if it is not properly treated, up to two thirds of patients will lose their lives. In 2003, a scientific news that “substances in peanuts can cure tuberculosis” attracted great attention, and many media including the BBC in Britain made enthusiastic reports. In the Chinese media, the news was widely spread, and many health columns and even doctors recommended it to the public and patients as a “scientific discovery”. However, this is Read More …

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79 deaths in January! The H7N9 epidemic has entered a high incidence period. How to prevent it?

Winter goes to spring (yes, now) has always been a season of high incidence of epidemics. During this period, everyone can always hear news of various bird flu. The State Health and Planning Commission has just released the general situation of infectious diseases in January. Data show that the number of cases and deaths in January was 192 and 79 respectively. Compared with the past, these figures have obviously increased, thus triggering a heated discussion. Some people are frightened and others take it seriously. As a clove doctor who has withstood multiple tests such as SARS and still stands firm, today I will tell you several keys to deal with bird flu. Key One: Don’t Contact Live Poultry During this Read More …