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 new strategy for tuberculosis (TB) screening provides a solution to problems with current TB screening, which does not always accurately detect disease. Simultaneously screening for both active and ...

An idea for a quick, affordable and accurate test for tuberculosis (TB) — the world’s leading cause of death from a single infectious agent — shows promise. About $5 million in promise. Electrical & ...

A cohort study evaluating a tuberculosis (TB) prevention program among patients who received biologic therapy found a low risk for incident infection. Pretreatment screening with QuantiFERON-TB (QFT) ...

A TB blood test can find out whether you have the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria in your body. Whether you need to get tested and how often depends on your specific circumstances. A blood test ...

Thane district in Maharashtra has implemented AI-based handheld X-ray machines to screen over 14,000 individuals for ...

New Delhi The Parliamentary Standing Committee on health and family welfare suggested simple-to-use and less time-consuming ...

Medicare Part B may cover the costs of a purified protein derivative (PPD) test if your healthcare professional deems it necessary to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) due to existing symptoms. A PPD test ...

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are ramping up efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) in the Philippines, aiming to screen 12 million Filipinos ...