Cough, a cardinal symptom of TB, may be key to next generation digital diagnostics. The CODA TB DREAM Challenge is the largest dataset to date of TB diagnostic cough sounds. Learn how to access the data in this preprint. #TB #AI #EndTB bit.ly/43M3SKt

Our team is currently seeking candidates for a Biostatistician position at UC Irvine. Visit the link to apply: careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/jobs/14243770-…

🔬 New Study: Improving TB detection in high-burden countries with accessible, accurate tests. CAD4TB outperforms other tests, meeting WHO targets. Combining tests boosts accuracy. Read more: medrxiv.org/content/10.110… #TB

WHO releases updated Target Product Profiles for tuberculosis diagnosis and detection of drug resistance createsend.com/t/d-5DE2E47385…

Call for expression of interest by manufacturers of software for computer-aided detection of #tuberculosis (CAD) to submit products for WHO expert assessment createsend.com/t/d-12D77291D0…

WHO issues rapid communication on key updates to the treatment of drug-resistant #tuberculosis createsend.com/t/d-DBE0F2F1A6…

WHO releases updated guidelines on TB preventive treatment createsend.com/t/d-DBD9D64731…

TB remains the top infectious killer, with survivors at risk of long-term health issues. Dr. Sophie Huddart UC San Francisco is using smartwatches to track TB patients' health during & after treatment. Pilot trial starts in Uganda. Learn more: globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/can-smartwatch… #EndTB #GlobalHealth

Leveraging COVID-19 tests for TB diagnosis! We found 66 potential devices that could meet WHO's TB needs, including LumiraDx, Lucira, and Visby. A step toward better #TB testing. mdpi.com/2982512 #mdpijcm via JCM MDPI #TBdiagnostics

New #IHFBlog by Dr. Devan Jaganath on “Closing the Paediatric TB Diagnostic Gap.” With 1.3 million children under 14 affected by #Tuberculosis globally, and India accounting for 30% burden, urgent non-invasive #Diagnostics are needed. bit.ly/4eOODFl #IndiaHealthFund

New Study: Preferences for TB preventive treatment in Uganda ✅ Top priorities for PLHIV: fewer pills, weekly dosing, no ART adjustments. 🔑 Simplified regimens = better uptake & adherence. Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/WV29G79N… #TB #GlobalHealth

New study: #TB screening in 5 countries ✅ CAD4TB outperforms Xpert HR & CRP at 90% sensitivity ✅ Combining tests boosts accuracy further Key progress for TB detection in high-burden areas! Read more: academic.oup.com/cid/article/do… #GlobalHealth

In our study of 2,904 adults with #TB symptoms across five high TB-burden countries, CRP-based screening had 84% sensitivity and 61% specificity. Though CRP didn’t meet minimum diagnostic targets overall, its accuracy varied by setting and subgroup. atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/rc…

Our new multi-country study evaluates swab-based molecular tests for #TB, showing strong accuracy using both sputum and tongue swabs. Near point-of-care platforms like MTB Ultima and MiniDock MTB could help enable universal molecular testing. medrxiv.org/content/10.110…

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Yu on his election to the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL)! A well-earned recognition—now honored with the prestigious title of Academician.

Big news: World Health Organization (WHO) approves 6 CAD tools for TB detection on chest X-rays—boosting case finding in high-burden settings. Proud that #R2D2_TBnetwork data contributed to the report. #EndTB #DigitalHealth #TBscreening #GlobalHealth createsend.com/t/d-F03FD74C15…

New Cochrane reviews: combining TB tests for children and people living with HIV can boost sensitivity and could be beneficial in high burden settings, data for new #WHO recommendations Full reviews: bit.ly/45nlHCz and bit.ly/4laK2QH #TB #HIV #ChildHealth

New Lancet study in Philippines, Vietnam, South Africa, Uganda & India: People tested for #TB prioritize diagnostics that are • Low-cost • Accurate • Deliver results in 15 minutes Findings show need to align WHO TPPs with patient preferences. thelancet.com/journals/lanpr…

Can a smartphone-recorded cough help detect #TB? 🫁 The CODA TB DREAM Challenge shows promise: AI + clinical data hit 73.8% specificity at 80% sensitivity across 7 countries. Read more: academic.oup.com/ofid/advance-a…

🚨 At #UnionConf2025: “Transforming TB detection through tongue swab-based molecular testing” 🗓️ Nov 19 | 8–9AM | Copenhagen New tools beyond sputum → faster, affordable TB diagnosis. Details: unionconf2025.abstractserver.com/programme/#/de… #TB #GlobalHealth