Despite the advent of new diagnostics, drugs and regimens, tuberculosis (TB) remains a
global public health threat. A significant challenge for TB control efforts has been the …

Rapid diagnosis is one key pillar to end tuberculosis (TB). Point-of-care tests (POCTs)
facilitate early detection, immediate treatment, and reduced transmission of TB disease. This …

Volatile compounds contained in human breath reflect the inner workings of the body. A
large number of studies have been published that link individual components of breath to …

Rapid, accurate, sputum-free tests for tuberculosis (TB) triage and confirmation are urgently
needed to close the widening diagnostic gap. We summarise key technologies and review …

Exhaled breath analysis has the potential to provide valuable insight on the status of various
metabolic pathways taking place in the lungs locally and other vital organs, via systemic …

The breath analysis technique is one of the oldest investigation strategies for disease
diagnosis and human health monitoring. This strategy explores volatile organic compound …

Background Tuberculosis (TB) was the leading infectious cause of mortality globally prior to
COVID-19 and chest radiography has an important role in the detection, and subsequent …

The carbides and nitrides of transition metals better known as MXenes are emerging as
multi-functional two dimensional (2D) nanomaterials. The distinct characteristics of high …

Since the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the potential of exhaled breath (EB) to provide valuable
information and insight into the health status of a person has been revisited. Mass …

The novel corona virus SARS‐CoV‐2 (COVID‐19) has exposed the world to challenges
never before seen in fast diagnostics, monitoring, and prevention of the outbreak. As a …