Background WHO recommends that Xpert MTB/RIF replaces smear microscopy for initial
diagnosis of suspected HIV-associated tuberculosis or multidrug-resistant pulmonary …

Background. A rapid diagnosis of pediatric pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) using Xpert MTB/RIF
(Mycobacterium tuberculosis/rifampicin) automated testing on induced sputum (IS) is …

In a pilot accuracy study, stool Xpert testing from 115 children with suspected pulmonary
tuberculosis (PTB) detected 8/17 (47%) culture-confirmed tuberculosis cases, including 4/5 (80…

Background Urine tests for mycobacterial lipoarabinomannan might be useful for point-of-care
diagnosis of tuberculosis in adults with advanced HIV infection, but have not been …

Background South Africa has undergone major economic and health system changes, impacting
the epidemiology of childhood asthma. This study aimed to investigate prevalence time …

Background: The burden of childhood tuberculosis (TB) remains significant especially in areas
of high HIV prevalence. Clinical diagnosis predominates, despite advances in molecular …

Background Childhood tuberculosis remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in
part due to missed diagnosis. Diagnostic methods with enhanced sensitivity using easy-to-…

Background: A child’s caregiver is key to the successful drug delivery and outcome of
tuberculosis (TB) treatment. Understanding caregivers’ practices and perceptions is important in …

A new report examines what the investors of the future–including 'Millennials','Digital
Natives' and 'Google Kids'–will be like and what this means for the industry. Jacinta Munro …

… Lifeline Chair Jacinta Munro said: “Lifeline will continue to focus on crisis support and
suicide prevention, supporting Australians in times of crisis and equipping individuals and …