A new strategy for tuberculosis (TB) screening, proposed by a team of researchers led by Queen Mary University of London, provides a solution to problems with current TB screening, which does not ...

A few coughs, an app and 30 seconds could soon be all that healthcare workers need to determine whether someone needs further, expensive yet critical tuberculosis (TB) testing. Work on Cough Audio ...

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a persistent challenge to global public health, claiming nearly 1.5 million lives each year. Screening populations at risk for latent TB infection has emerged as a vital ...

More than 10 million people develop tuberculosis (TB) each year, yet about 40% go undiagnosed. The main culprit is reliance on sputum-based testing, which many patients—particularly those who are ...

Most TB tests still require a trip to the clinic. Now, new technology has made it possible to test people at home. This could be a big deal for South Africa, where much TB goes undiagnosed. One of the ...

Current TB tests rely on sputum, mucus collected from the lungs and lower respiratory system. While rich in TB bacteria required for testing, collecting sputum is difficult, making it inefficient for ...

Ranchi: Skin TB testing is all set to start at the govt hospitals across the district from next month for detecting tuberculosis infections quickly and efficiently. According to experts, the new ...