Consumption, phthisis, the white plague—a killer by any other name, tuberculosis (TB) has stalked humanity since at least the ...

A sudden rise in TB cases is not surprising, as earlier, TB was detected only when a patient visited a doctor. Now, with ...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The 100-day tuberculosis prevention programme has identified close to 5,000 TB patients from screening 53 ...

Though it claims “several asymptomatic TB patients” are detected, there is no mention of the actual numbers. It is not surprising that only a small fraction of the high-risk population was ...

Without public health surveillance, officials trying to tackle outbreaks, identify threats and evaluate treatments are working ‘in the darkness of ignorance.’ ...

A 15-year study by Kaiser Permanente Northern California reveals significant gaps in LTBI testing practices, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to prevent active TB cases.

India], March 8 (ANI): Anjali, a 20-year-old TB survivor, is working hard to spread awareness about Tuberculosis (TB) in ...

Background: Diagnosis and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is the most effective strategy to control tuberculosis (TB) among patients with HIV infection. The tuberculin skin test ...

[24] Our synthesis also found that patient knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about the disease TB, TB treatment, and patient interpretations of illness and wellness, can act as a "filter" for the ...

Many tuberculosis (TB) disease survivors express feeling afraid, alone, and in need of support while going through treatment ...

In the early 20th century, these Black nurses came to New York City from the Jim Crow South to join the fight against the disease—and they ultimately helped find a cure.

AI-enabled hand-held X-ray machines are transforming the early detection of Tuberculosis in India, enabling diagnosis of 6.8 lakh patients in a year. These devices support mass screenings, especially ...