Tag: Tuberculosis
Tongue swab PCR accurately detected pulmonary tuberculosis
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in MedicineRapid PCR testing on tongue swabs shows promise for tuberculosis diagnosis in sputum-scarce patients, with high specificity but limitations in detecting low bacillary loads.
Short-course anti-TB therapy followed regression of reactivated TB focus
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in MedicineCase report of ICI-induced TB reactivation managed with short-course anti-TB therapy followed by continued checkpoint inhibitor monotherapy, suggesting personalized management alternatives to.
MRI scores differentiated pyogenic from tuberculous spondylitis
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in MedicineMRI-based scoring systems rapidly differentiate pyogenic from tuberculous spondylitis, reducing inappropriate antibiotic therapy and improving clinical decision-making in spinal infections.
XGBoost outperformed ARIMA and Prophet for TB forecasting
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in MedicineXGBoost machine learning model demonstrates superior accuracy for monthly tuberculosis forecasting in coastal urban environments compared to traditional ARIMA and Prophet approaches.
About half with trace ultra results were recommended tuberculosis therapy
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in MedicineStudy of 311 adults with trace-positive TB tests shows 20% culture-confirmed disease at enrollment and identifies clinical predictors to guide treatment decisions in settings with uncertain TB status.
Patient delay in tuberculosis care increased in Shenyang from 2015 to 2024
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in MedicineStudy of 38,928 TB patients in Shenyang reveals 56.65% experience consultation delays. Female, elderly, ethnic minority, and farmer patients at highest risk. Targeted interventions needed.
Compensatory mutations showed limited effect on MDR/RR-TB clustering
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in MedicinePopulation-based whole-genome sequencing study of 206 MDR/RR-TB isolates in China reveals compensatory mutations have limited impact on transmission clustering.
CBC-derived ratios have limited diagnostic value in rheumatic disease tuberculosis
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in MedicineExplore CBC-derived ratios for tuberculosis diagnosis in rheumatic disease patients. Study shows limited standalone accuracy but potential as adjunctive screening tools alongside microbiological.
Machine-learning models identified key drivers of tuberculosis incidence in Taiwan
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in MedicineMachine learning analysis of environmental and socioeconomic determinants of tuberculosis incidence in Taiwan, identifying key drivers and nonlinear relationships for disease forecasting.
Nine-month oral TB regimens showed durable three-year outcomes
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in MedicineNine-month all-oral TB regimens show 89.5% durable three-year cure rates but persistent linezolid neuropathy affects 22.6% of patients, raising safety concerns.
