Ranchi: Skin TB testing is all set to start at the govt ... painless, and comfortable procedure that involves a small injection under the skin. Results will be available within 48 to 72 hours ...

Since they may not be able to produce sputum, specialised procedures such as gastric ... For children under two years, the Mantoux test (tuberculin skin test) is preferred. Older children and ...

"One of my lung lobes had to be removed, and I was placed on a ventilator — to this day, I deal with chronic chest pain..." ...

"One of my lung lobes had to be removed, and I was placed on a ventilator — to this day, I deal with chronic chest pain..." ...

Since they may not be able to produce sputum, specialised procedures such as gastric lavage are often ... For children under two years, the Mantoux test (tuberculin skin test) is preferred. Older ...

The University of Oxford has commenced a new clinical trial called TB-45, which will test tuberculosis (TB) vaccine safety ...

Diagnosing EPTB cases is also a challenge as it doesn't have the same symptoms as TB. In fact, to detect EPTB, one would need invasive procedures such as a biopsy ... A TB culture test is also a must ...

Monitoring blood levels of DNA fragments shed by dying tumor cells may accurately predict skin cancer recurrence, a new study shows.

Telangana has been recognised for its outstanding performance in tuberculosis (TB) testing, winning the Best National Performance Award in NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Test) testing during the ...

TB is treatable and almost always curable. “We will continue to work with health department staff to make sure that all appropriate protocols and procedures are followed. Thank you for your ...

The first skin models are now ready for nanoparticle testing. Hydrogels in which skin cells survive and grow “The hydrogels for our skin imitation from the 3D printer have to fulfil a number of ...

If you are identified as a contact at risk from TB, then you will be routinely invited for screening. Screening will consist of a skin test to determine if your immune system recognises TB.