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Tuberculosis intervention program improves patient outcomes

01-23-2007 · EurekAlert!

Patients with tuberculosis in the West African country of Senegal who participated in an intervention program that included improved communication with health personnel and community involvement had higher cure and treatment completion rates, according to a study in the January 24/31 issue of JAMA.

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