9 stories tagged #Tuberculosis

  1. Bedok TB Screening: 473 Test Positive, Most Are Latent Infections
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    Bedok TB Screening: 473 Test Positive, Most Are Latent Infections

    Singapore's Bedok TB screening finds 85% negative; 473 flagged for X-rays, mostly latent infections, no public health risk.

    3w ago 1 min read
  2. Portable TB Swab Test Meets WHO Accuracy Targets in Global Study
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    Portable TB Swab Test Meets WHO Accuracy Targets in Global Study

    A portable TB test using simple swabs met WHO performance targets in a multi-country trial, offering faster, more accessible detection.

    3w ago 1 min read
  3. Bedok Food Centre Safe for Diners Amid TB Cases: Ong Ye Kung
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    Bedok Food Centre Safe for Diners Amid TB Cases: Ong Ye Kung

    Health Minister reassures public on safety of dining at Bedok 216 Food Centre after TB cluster linked to 13 cases

    last mo. 2 min read
  4. 13 TB Cases, Mandatory Screening at 3 Bedok Locations
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    13 TB Cases, Mandatory Screening at 3 Bedok Locations

    Mandatory TB screening for 700 people after clusters found. 13 cases at Bedok Central. Voluntary screening for extended visitors.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. AI Accurately Predicts Tuberculosis Antibiotic Resistance
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    AI Accurately Predicts Tuberculosis Antibiotic Resistance

    New AI models using genomic data offer precise predictions of tuberculosis antibiotic resistance, improving treatment strategies and patient outcomes. Focus on continuous variables for better accuracy.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. U.S. Tuberculosis Cases Rise Amid Post-Pandemic Rebound
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    U.S. Tuberculosis Cases Rise Amid Post-Pandemic Rebound

    Health officials warn of increasing tuberculosis cases in the U.S., attributing the trend to pandemic-related disruptions and global travel.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  7. WHO Backs Faster, Cheaper TB Tests Including Tongue Swabs
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    WHO Backs Faster, Cheaper TB Tests Including Tongue Swabs

    New WHO guidelines promote accessible tuberculosis testing via molecular tools, tongue swabs, and sputum pooling.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. WHO Unveils Transformative TB Diagnostics
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    WHO Unveils Transformative TB Diagnostics

    New rapid, low-cost tests and tongue swabs could end tuberculosis by enabling faster, wider diagnosis and treatment. WHO urges global action.

    2mo ago 1 min read