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tb gold test :: Article Creator Scientists Develop A TB Test & Find A Genetic Vulnerability In Resistant Strains A rapid diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) has been approved for the first time by the World Health Organization (WHO). The assay can identify the tuberculosis-causing pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum samples within a few hours. Tuberculosis is a primary cause of death by infectious disease worldwide. The disease is estimated to kill over one million people every year, and is a huge socio-economic burden, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. "High-quality diagnostic tests are the cornerstone of effective TB care and prevention," said Dr. Rogerio Gaspar, WHO Director for Regulation and Prequalification. "Prequalification paves the way for equitable access to cutting-edge technologies, empowering countries to address the dual burden of TB and drug-resistant TB."  M. Tuberculosis c...

Pseudomonas: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

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is bacterial diarrhea contagious :: Article Creator Is Diarrhea Contagious? Here's What To Know About Infectious Diarrhea, According To Gastroenterologists © Provided by Health Getty Images Unpleasant as it is, diarrhea—that loose, watery stool—is a common and normal part of life. Diarrhea is technically characterized as having a loose bowel movement three or more times in one day, according to the US National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus), and it can be chronic or acute. Generally speaking, diarrhea of any kind can be caused by a wide range of things. Certain medicines, food intolerance, chronic diseases are all things that can cause chronic, non-infectious diarrhea. But acute diarrhea specifically—the kind that comes on quickly and lasts up to a few days—is usually contagious, meaning you picked it up from contact with another person who also had diarrhea. How that happens is unnerving, to say the least: Contagious diarrhea usually ...

Case 7-2023: A 70-Year-Old Man with Covid-19, Respiratory Failure ...

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signs of pneumonia in lungs :: Article Creator What A Pneumonia Infection Looks Like Symptoms of 'Walking Pneumonia' You may not even know you have it. Pulmonary Embolism Signs of this potentially fatal complication. Persistent Cough? When a cold becomes bronchitis. What Is Pleurisy? Causes behind painful breathing, fluid buildup. What Are The Early Signs Of COPD? Early signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) include a chronic cough, increased mucus, and tiredness. Knowing which symptoms to look out for at home can help a person know when to visit a doctor for tests. COPD is the term for a group of lung diseases that tend to worsen over time. Examples of these conditions include emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD obstructs a person's airways, making it difficult to breathe. It is a progressive condition, meaning it tends to worsen over time. Without treatment, COPD can be life threa...

Yes, adults can get RSV and it can be severe

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emphysema prevention :: Article Creator COPD Stages And The GOLD Criteria SOURCES: Albert R. Clinical Respiratory Medicine, Mosby Elsevier, 2008. American Family Physician: "Treatment of Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: the GOLD Guidelines." American Lung Association: "Diseases A-Z: Emphysema," "COPD Lifestyle Changes." COPD Foundation: "What is COPD?" "Stages of COPD." Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: "Global Strategy for Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of COPD – 2016," "The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD)." International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: "Treatment of mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease." Mayo Clinic: "Spirometry." National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: "Diseases and Conditions Index: COPD." Pneumonologia i Alergo...

Lung Cancer and COVID-19: Symptoms, Risks, Interaction, and ...

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pulmonary nodule :: Article Creator YOUR HEALTH: Lung Cancer; Using AI To Make A Critical Catch © Provided by Baton Rouge WAFB WWNY Samaritan Morning Checkup 11-18-20 COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the United States in both men and women. One hundred twenty-seven thousand people will die from it this year. It's often caught in a later stage but when doctors detect it early, it can be cured. Researchers are now looking at a program - using artificial intelligence - to catch the tiniest cancers that might be easy to miss. Steven Porter is his family's historian, curating old photos and tracing his roots on genealogy websites. Porter says there's no history of cancer in his family but as a former smoker, his doctor advised him to get screened. "In 2022, I went and that's when they found the solid nodule. They took enough of it during the biopsy that they knew they had it all,...

Chronic Cavitary Pulmonary Histoplasmosis in an ...

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chronic lung disease symptoms :: Article Creator What Are The Early Signs Of COPD? Early signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) include a chronic cough, increased mucus, and tiredness. Knowing which symptoms to look out for at home can help a person know when to visit a doctor for tests. COPD is the term for a group of lung diseases that tend to worsen over time. Examples of these conditions include emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD obstructs a person's airways, making it difficult to breathe. It is a progressive condition, meaning it tends to worsen over time. Without treatment, COPD can be life threatening. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the Global Burden of Disease Study estimated that COPD caused 3.23 million deaths worldwide in 2019. Additionally, health experts estimate around 16 million people in the United States have the disease. This article describes the early signs and symptoms of ...