Tuberculosis (TB) has coexisted with humanity since the beginning of human history. In 2022, tuberculosis (TB) was the second leading infectious killer worldwide, following COVID-19, with 1.3 million deaths reported, according to the World Health Organization. Primarily impacting the lungs, TB can cause various symptoms, including coughing, coughing up blood or mucus, chest pain, fever, chills, night sweats, weight loss, and fatigue. This bacterial infection spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or spits. If left untreated, TB can ultimately lead to death. The risk of developing an active infection increases in individuals who are immunocompromised, such as individuals with HIV, infants, and those who are malnourished.

A new study found that brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide prevention – when delivered remotely via video telehealth – reduces suicide attempts and suicidal ideation. Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine led the study that is published online in the journal JAMA Network Open.