Tag: TB
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated guidelines for tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis in its third edition of the “Consolidated guidelines on tuberculosis. Module 3: Diagnosis- Rapid diagnostics for tuberculosis detection.” These guidelines include recommendations on utilizing targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS) tests for diagnosing drug-resistant TB. NGS tests provide a cutting-edge method for swiftly identifying […]
Several studies showcased at the recently-concluded Union Lung Health conference in Paris focused on addressing multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), ranging from child-friendly medicines to more concise regimens for adults. The Unitaid-funded BENEFIT Kids project presented four key studies aimed at bridging gaps in MDR-TB prevention and treatment for children. These studies, led by the Desmond […]
