Fast-Track Journal Articles
To ensure that scientific research of immediate concern is shared as rapidly as possible, we fast-track accepted articles from the IJTLD and PHA and publish them as edited preprints prior to publication in a journal – see examples below.
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Impact of shelter-in-place on TB case notifications and mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic
Letter to the editors of the IJTLD which assesses the impact of lockdown (shelter-in-place…
How to manage children if a second wave of COVID-19 occurs
A letter to the editors of the IJTLD arguing that we should avoid restrictions on children’s…
Adapting TB services during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mumbai, India
A letter to the Editors of the IJTLD on adaptations to TB services that could help ensure…
Impact of COVID-19 on TB care: experiences of a treatment centre in Nigeria
Letter to the editors giving an early view into the impact of COVID-19 on TB diagnosis in…
How COVID-19 can instruct TB research: ensuring the safety of researchers exposed to infectious disease
A letter to the editors of the IJTLD which highlights the need to mitigate the risk of…
COVID-19 and TB control in immigrant communities
Letter to the editors highlighting the disparity of impact of COVID-19 and TB on immigrant…
How TB and COVID-19 compare: an opportunity to integrate both control programmes
Letter to the editors which highlights similarities and differences between TB and COVID-19 –…
COVID-19: ensuring continuity of TB services in the private sector
Pakistan has the fifth largest global burden of TB, and in response to COVID-19 a lockdown was…
Responding to COVID-19: adjusting TB services in a low-burden setting
A letter to the editors in which the Victorian Tuberculosis Program describes how the social and…
COVID-19 in Africa: community and digital technologies for tuberculosis management
This letter explores the concerns about the negative impact that COVID-19 will have on the fight…
A decrease in tuberculosis evaluations and diagnoses during the COVID-19 pandemic
This letter looks at the implications and potential consequences of delayed or missed diagnoses…
COVID-19 and tuberculosis—threats and opportunities
In an editorial to the IJTLD, the authors state how we must overcome the challenges that COVID-…
Common concerns in managing bronchial asthma during the COVID-19 pandemic
A letter to the editors of the IJTLD addresses the major concern of use of corticosteroids and…
Severe COVID-19 cases with a history of active or latent tuberculosis
In a letter to the editors, authors report on symptom development, disease progression and…
Rapid development of a portable negative pressure procedural tent
A new tent system has been designed to provide healthcare workers separation and protection from…
Rapid development of a novel portable negative pressure device
A portable, negative pressure environment is one means of confronting these challenges, and…
COVID-19 in Africa: preparing for the storm
In response to COVD-19, Africa should develop robust collaborative research programmes, funded…
Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine and the COVID-19 pandemic: responsible stewardship is needed
Letter highlighting that responsible stewardship of the bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine in…
Transforming essential services for tuberculosis during the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons from New York City
To ensure that scientific research of immediate concern is shared as rapidly as possible, The Union is fast-tracking accepted articles…
Concern over a COVID-19-related BCG shortage
To ensure that scientific research of immediate concern is shared as rapidly as possible, The Union is fast-tracking accepted articles…
Successful treatment of patients severely ill with COVID-19
To ensure that scientific research of immediate concern is shared as rapidly as possible, The Union is fast-tracking accepted articles…
Impact of COVID-19 on tuberculosis services in India
Letter to the editors of the IJTLD addresses the impact of COVID-19 on tuberculosis services in…
Mask wearing to complement social distancing and save lives during COVID-19
To ensure that scientific research of immediate concern is shared as rapidly as possible, The Union is fast-tracking accepted articles…