Journals

The Union has four official journals: the International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, IJTLD Open, IJTLD CRD and Public Health Action.

Find out more about the IJTLD Find out more about IJTLD Open Find out more about IJTLD CRD Find out more about PHA
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Journals

The IJTLD

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The IJTLD is the leading peer-reviewed journal dedicated to lung health worldwide.

We welcome submissions on basic, translational, clinical, epidemiological and programmatic research relevant to the Union’s mission to find health solutions for these conditions.

Public Health Action

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Public Health Action aims to disseminate the latest operational research on health systems, public health and disease control.

We have recently expanded the scope of PHA to provide coverage of relevant areas of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

IJTLD Open

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IJTLD Open is The Union's Open Access journal for the latest research on infectious diseases, including TB and non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM), along with the role of risk factors and comorbidities.

We welcome submissions on the development of diagnostics and treatments for the prevention, management and control of respiratory diseases.

IJTLD CRD

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IJTLD CRD is The Union's new Open Access journal for the latest research on chronic respiratory diseases.

We welcome submissions on the development of diagnostics and treatments for the care, management and rehabilitation of patients with respiratory disease.

Fast-Track Articles

In order to share scientific research of immediate concern as rapidly as possible, The Union is fast-tracking the publication of certain accepted articles from the IJTLD and PHA and publishing them in full on our website, prior to their publication in the Journals. Read fast-track articles:

Maintaining essential child and adolescent TB services during the COVID-19 pandemic: practical solutions and lessons learnt

subtitle: Thursday 3 September, 13:00 - 14:30 PM CEST

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Although the primary risk of coronavirus infection in young people with co-morbidities such as TB, HIV, or severe malnutrition is still uncertain, the negative impact of the pandemic on this already vulnerable population is becoming clear.

Advancing the fight against childhood pneumonia in LMICs

subtitle: Thursday, 27 August, 14:00 - 15:00 PM CEST

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Speakers highlight recent literature on epidemiology, diagnosis, clinical signs, risk stratification, pulse oximetry, treatment approaches, including CPAP, clinical trials, air pollution, stakeholder perspectives and prevention efforts, as well as the latest on COVID-19 as a cause of pneumonia in children.

Caring for Carers - stigma awareness, attention and response

subtitle: Thursday 9 July, 14:00 - 15:00 CEST

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This webinar will discuss the importance of stigma in health care facilities and amongst health care providers, and how to recognise and effectively address it. Recognising and addressing stigma in health care facilities and improving the well-being of care providers offers possibilities to create an environment free from fear and discrimination – both for the facility users as well as care providers.