Mathematical modelling review projects TB incidence and mortality declines in South Africa adults by 2030
New TB Test Could Cut Cases in Half
This mathematical modelling review analyzes Tuberculosis and HIV dynamics in South African adults using 1000 parameter combinations. It proj…
A simple swab test could stop TB from spreading by finding cases faster, especially in places where people struggle to get diagnosed.
Review of cross-sectional study on tongue swab Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra diagnostic accuracy in Vietnamese adolescents
Tongue Swabs Could Spot TB in Teens Without Coughing
This cross-sectional diagnostic accuracy review evaluates tongue swab testing with Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra in adolescents aged 10-19 in Vietnam.…
A painless tongue swab may help find tuberculosis in teens who can’t produce sputum, offering hope for earlier and easier diagnosis in hard-…
Protocol outlines AI/ML approaches to identify TB transmission drivers and treatment failure factors in Uganda.
AI tools spot silent TB risks before symptoms appear in Uganda
This study protocol describes a planned investigation into Tuberculosis and HIV/TB coinfection in Kampala city, Uganda. The authors propose …
Smart computer programs can find hidden tuberculosis risks in households before anyone feels sick or fails their medicine.
Systematic review links diabetes to impaired immune control of tuberculosis pathogenesis across 81 studies
Diabetes changes how the body fights tuberculosis infection in humans and animals
This systematic review synthesizes evidence from 81 eligible studies involving animal models and human participants to examine how diabetes …
A review of 81 studies shows diabetes weakens the immune system, making tuberculosis worse and harder to control in people and lab animals.
Review Analytical Performance of Multiplex PCR Assays for Tuberculosis and Drug Resistance
New test spots TB and drug resistance in one quick scan
This review evaluates the comprehensive analytical performance of multiplex open real-time PCR assays for tuberculosis and drug resistance i…
A new lab test finds TB and drug resistance in one quick scan, but it misses some rare germs that need more study.
Systematic review and meta-analysis finds higher TB prevalence among people living with HIV in Africa
TB’s Hidden Link: Why HIV Changes the Risk Picture
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated bacteriologically-confirmed tuberculosis prevalence in 264,530 people across Southern and…
If you have HIV, your risk of missing a deadly TB diagnosis is far higher—and this study explains why that gap must close now.
Host transcriptional biosignatures for TB progression in Indian household contacts
Blood test signatures may help predict TB in household contacts
This observational cohort study of 525 Indian household contacts of TB patients evaluated host transcriptional biosignatures for predicting …
A study in India found that blood-based gene signatures could help identify household contacts at risk of developing tuberculosis, but perfo…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of AI/ML models for TB treatment failure prediction
AI models show potential to predict tuberculosis treatment outcomes
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 100,790 patients evaluated AI/ML-based prediction models for tuberculosis treatment failure. The…
Artificial intelligence tools show promise for predicting tuberculosis treatment failure in large patient groups worldwide.
Narrative review examines silicate pneumoconiosis mechanisms and epidemiological links to tuberculosis.
Why Everyday Dust Might Be Harming Your Breathing
This narrative review explores silicate pneumoconiosis and silicosis, covering human and animal populations globally. Authors synthesize mec…
Common dust from volcanoes and soil scars lungs just like factory work, raising risks for everyone living near these areas.
Modelling analysis review estimates TB cases and deaths averted by screening in ten Asian countries.
A $12 Billion Plan to Save Millions from Tuberculosis
This modelling analysis review evaluates the epidemiological impact and cost implications of scaling up tuberculosis screening across ten hi…
AI scans in communities could save millions of lives by finding silent tuberculosis cases in ten high-risk Asian countries before they sprea…
Narrative review assesses AI/ML adherence prediction in chronic disease patients globally with noted limitations.
AI Can Now Predict Who Will Stop Taking Their Medication — Before They Do
This narrative review evaluates artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches for prospective adherence risk prediction in chronic…
AI tools can now predict which patients with chronic diseases like diabetes or HIV will stop taking their medication before it happens, allo…
Review of food insecurity and delayed TB treatment initiation in Botswana
Hungry Minds: Why Poverty Delays TB Care
This observational review examined food insecurity and delayed TB treatment initiation among 180 people newly diagnosed with TB in Gaborone,…
Fixing hunger alone might not be enough; we must also treat the sadness and worry that keep patients from seeking help.