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Free Online Course on CXR Interpretation for Child Tuberculosis Diagnosis
More focus needed on child and adolescent TB in Sub-Saharan Africa
A review of child and adolescent tuberculosis (TB) management in nine Sub-Saharan African countries has found that all national plans…
Hundreds benefit from free online course to help diagnose Child Tuberculosis
Free Online Course on CXR Interpretation for Child Tuberculosis Diagnosis
Analysis of mesothelioma cases and National Cancer Registry data to assess asbestos exposure in India
An article in a forthcoming issue of PHA assesses the number of cases of mesothelioma to highlight the dangers of asbestos use in India.
IJTLD OPEN has launched
The Union has launched the first issue of IJTLD OPEN – a fully-compliant, open access journal to enhance our coverage of tuberculosis (TB) and lung disease.
This first issue of IJTLD OPEN features Editorials (highlighting TB in children and adolescents; and the need for action after the UN High-Level Meeting on TB) and a mix of Original Articles on TPT initiation; screening of household contacts for TB infection; Omicron SARS-COV-2 infection’; timeliness metrics for screening and preventing TB; and priorities for EMR countries to achieve TB elimination.
Watch a video on the launch of IJTLD OPEN https://youtu.be/nXW7wHSG1DM
Nutritional acquired immunodeficiency (N-AIDS) a key driver of TB Pandemic
One in five incident TB cases were attributable to malnutrition, more than double the number attributed to HIV/AIDS. Like HIV/AIDS, malnutrition is a cause of secondary immunodeficiency, known as nutritionally acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (N-AIDS). The Union and research partners have reviewed decades of data and made the case that N-AIDS deserves special consideration in the effort to eliminate TB.
Using timeliness metrics for household contact tracing and TB preventive therapy in the private sector, India
A forthcoming article in an issue of IJTLD describes the use of a timeliness metric for effective screening of household contacts. The preprint is free to read.
A reflection on 2023
Prof Guy Marks, President and Interim Executive Director, reflections on the dedication, hard work and achievements of The Union in 2023.
“7-1-7” timeliness metric is valuable to TB household contacts in Pakistan
New research led by The Union finds the “7-1-7” timeliness metric to be valuable for screening and supporting household contacts of people with tuberculosis.
The Union's Centre for Operational Research is assessing the use of the metric in India, Kenya and Pakistan.
Open access and the future of the IJTLD
An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of IJTLD describes the rationale for launching IJTLD OPEN. The preprint is free to read.
"We all have duty to transform evidence into practice": Union World Conference closing speech
"Honoured guests, distinguished members of The Union and conference participants, thank you for your contribution to The Union World…
NEW RESEARCH: HOW DRONES ARE TACKLING TB IN THE HIMALAYAS
The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023 - Saturday 18 November press release
‘THE TIME FOR THE GLOBAL TB COMMUNITY TO ACT IS NOW’ - NEW RESEARCH SHOWS FAILURE OF CURRENT POLICIES TO ERADICATE TB
The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023 - Friday 17 November press release
NEW RESEARCH: SAFER, SHORTER, AND MORE EFFECTIVE TREATMENT DISCOVERED FOR TB
The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023 - Thursday 16 November press release
NEW GLOBAL RESEARCH: FOUR NEW, IMPROVED DRUG REGIMENS COULD CUT TREATMENT TIME FOR DRUG RESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS BY UP TO TWO-THIRDS
The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023 - Wednesday 15 November press release
“RUNNING OUT OF EXCUSES”: TB LEADER CONDEMNS INACTION IN ERADICATING TB AS UNION WORLD CONFERENCE BEGINS
The Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023 - Wednesday 15 November opening press release
The Union response to WHO Global TB Report 2023
Professor Guy Marks, President and Interim Executive Director, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)…
Global reporting on TB in children and adolescents: how far have we come and what remains to be done?
An Editorial in a forthcoming issue of IJTLD Open highlights the need for further progress in tackling TB in children and adolescents. The preprint is free to read.
The Union launches new open access journal
IJTLD Open is a new open access journal to improve and broaden access to scientific knowledge. It officially launches on 1st January 2024 with a call for papers.
Hugh Blackbourn, Director of Publications at The Union, said: “A key part of the Union’s mission is the effective dissemination of knowledge, so we are delighted to launch a new OA journal with no barriers to access.
International Course on the Clinical Management of DRTB
Latest updates on the management of DRTB
Towards a smoke-free future: Papua's landmark regulation
In a groundbreaking move, the Papua Provincial Government has passed a landmark regulation on Smoke-Free (Regulation No. 29 of 2023).…
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