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 ...

Testing of sputum is a more accurate way of diagnosing coronavirus disease (Covid-19), according to latest research. The survey shows sputum was more accurate than nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal ...

The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test for stool samples, until now recommended only for children, could be established as an additional test for diagnosing tuberculosis in adults living with ...

A research team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has highlighted recent advances in ...

To slow the spread of tuberculosis (TB) and enable early detection of infectious cases in South Africa and other high-burden ...

Dr. Tony Hu, originally from China, came to the United States in 2012 for his master's in chemistry and his doctorate in biological engineering at the University of Texas in Austin. After two years in ...

It’s been discovered that a new tool using routine blood tests and a simple online app could help detect tuberculosis (TB) ...

Winter pollution and cold air are triggering a spike in bronchitis. Doctors urge timely testing as hidden lung damage risks grow.

Tulane University researchers have developed an enhanced CRISPR-based tuberculosis test that works with a simple tongue swab, a potential breakthrough that could allow easier, community-based ...

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 ...

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