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New Swab Test Could Detect Tuberculosis In Under 1 Hour
Researchers have developed a fast, non-invasive tongue swab test for tuberculosis that could transform global TB diagnosis. The portable test delivers accurate results in under an hour and may improve detection in hard-to-test patients.
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Ayurveda And AI Integration, Large-Scale Screening: Next Phase Of 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Campaign Launched
Union Health Minister JP Nadda has launched the next phase of the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat campaign, targeting high-risk populations with intensified screening, early detection, and improved treatment access to accelerate India's TB elimination goals.
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AI-Enabled Stethoscopes Show Promise In Improving Health Screenings
As tuberculosis (TB) continues as the deadliest infectious cause of deaths globally, a new study has shown that artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital stethoscopes can help fill critical screening gaps, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
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Amazon Confirms Outbreak Of 'Victorian Disease' At UK Warehouse, Union Calls For Immediate Closure
Amazon described the cases as "non-contagious" and noted that they were identified in 2025.
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India Develops Indigenous Hand-Held X-ray Device For TB Screening
A new handheld X-ray device developed for screening TB, enhances early detection and treatment efforts, ultimately improving public health outcomes.
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Google Collaborates With Apollo to Bring AI-Powered Early Disease Screening to India
Google Health has announced a new collaboration with Apollo Radiology International for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered early disease screening in India. The announcement came during the company’s annual The Check Up event. Under this partnership, the tech giant will offer its AI stack for early disease screening to Apollo. The focus will be...
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Machines For Testing Drug-Resistant TB Now Allowed For COVID-19 Cases: Top Medical Body
Diagnostic machines used for testing drug-resistant tuberculosis can now be used for screening and confirmation of COVID-19 cases, the apex health research body, ICMR, said.
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30 Million Tuberculosis Patients Screened In Remote Areas: JP Nadda
Over 30 million tuberculosis patients residing in remote areas have been screened as part of special campaigns, Union minister J P Nadda said today as he underlined India's commitment to eliminate the disease by 2025.
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New test to diagnose TB
A new blood test, Enzyme-linked immunospot (ELISpot), is found to be more effective in diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) than the traditional skin tests.
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New Swab Test Could Detect Tuberculosis In Under 1 Hour
Researchers have developed a fast, non-invasive tongue swab test for tuberculosis that could transform global TB diagnosis. The portable test delivers accurate results in under an hour and may improve detection in hard-to-test patients.
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Ayurveda And AI Integration, Large-Scale Screening: Next Phase Of 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Campaign Launched
Union Health Minister JP Nadda has launched the next phase of the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat campaign, targeting high-risk populations with intensified screening, early detection, and improved treatment access to accelerate India's TB elimination goals.
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AI-Enabled Stethoscopes Show Promise In Improving Health Screenings
As tuberculosis (TB) continues as the deadliest infectious cause of deaths globally, a new study has shown that artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital stethoscopes can help fill critical screening gaps, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
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Amazon Confirms Outbreak Of 'Victorian Disease' At UK Warehouse, Union Calls For Immediate Closure
Amazon described the cases as "non-contagious" and noted that they were identified in 2025.
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India Develops Indigenous Hand-Held X-ray Device For TB Screening
A new handheld X-ray device developed for screening TB, enhances early detection and treatment efforts, ultimately improving public health outcomes.
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Google Collaborates With Apollo to Bring AI-Powered Early Disease Screening to India
Google Health has announced a new collaboration with Apollo Radiology International for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered early disease screening in India. The announcement came during the company’s annual The Check Up event. Under this partnership, the tech giant will offer its AI stack for early disease screening to Apollo. The focus will be...
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Machines For Testing Drug-Resistant TB Now Allowed For COVID-19 Cases: Top Medical Body
Diagnostic machines used for testing drug-resistant tuberculosis can now be used for screening and confirmation of COVID-19 cases, the apex health research body, ICMR, said.
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30 Million Tuberculosis Patients Screened In Remote Areas: JP Nadda
Over 30 million tuberculosis patients residing in remote areas have been screened as part of special campaigns, Union minister J P Nadda said today as he underlined India's commitment to eliminate the disease by 2025.
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New test to diagnose TB
A new blood test, Enzyme-linked immunospot (ELISpot), is found to be more effective in diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) than the traditional skin tests.
