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• Int. J. Tuberc. Lung Dis. · Mar 2013

  Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study

  Rifampicin plus isoniazid for the prevention of tuberculosis in an immigrant population.

  To compare the tolerance, adherence and effectiveness of two approaches for the treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI): 6 months of isoniazid (6H) vs. 3 months of isoniazid plus rifampicin (3RH). ⋯ The 3RH regimen facilitates adherence to LTBI treatment and offers a safe, well-tolerated and effective alternative.

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• Int. J. Tuberc. Lung Dis. · Mar 2013

  Sarcoidosis-associated pulmonary hypertension in patients with near-normal lung function.

  Tertiary care medical centre in Israel. ⋯ Physiological and radiographic characteristics appeared to differentiate patients with PH from those without. Physicians should be aware of PH in patients with sarcoidosis, even in those with near normal lung function.

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• Int. J. Tuberc. Lung Dis. · Mar 2013

  Editorial Comment

  Immigrants with latent tuberculosis infection: a moving target?

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• Int. J. Tuberc. Lung Dis. · Mar 2013

  Comment Letter

  A new tool for monitoring isoniazid preventive therapy.

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