In many developing countries, tuberculosis (TB) often goes undetected or is diagnosed too late. This delay leads to unnecessary suffering, deaths, and further spread of the disease. One promising solution is decentralized testing, which brings accurate TB diagnosis closer to where people live. The Truenat MTB assays are a prime example of this approach. They offer po...

Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health issue, and finding reliable ways to detect it early is crucial. One promising solution is using Lipoarabinomannan (LAM), a substance found in the cell walls of the bacteria that causes TB. Recent research has shown that LAM can be detected in very small amounts, down to 0. 077 picograms per milliliter. This was done using a ...

Tuberculosis (TB), causing countless cases and deaths yearly, needs better diagnostic tools. Traditional measures have limitations, so we turned to aptamers. These super-specific single-stranded DNA or RNA molecules can detect TB biomarkers with precision. We did a deep dive into research to see how they're used in TB diagnosis, checking both their successes and chal...

Imagine dark mountain paths and broken roads. These are the daily challenges for healthcare workers in rural Nepal, making it tough to transport tuberculosis (TB) samples for testing. Enter the drones! A project launched these flying helpers to carry sputum samples swiftly to advanced labs. This study took a closer look at how community members, healthcare providers,...