Comparing tuberculosis symptom screening to chest X-ray with artificial intelligence in an active case finding campaign in Northeast Nigeria
S John, S Abdulkarim, S Usman, MT Rahman… - BMC Global and Public …, 2023 - Springer
Background Ultra-portable X-ray devices with artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly used
to screen for tuberculosis (TB). Few studies have documented their performance. We aimed …
to screen for tuberculosis (TB). Few studies have documented their performance. We aimed …
Recommendations for empowering partners to conduct implementation research in Latin America to advance global health
Improving global health requires focus on the implementation of evidence-based
interventions. Implementation science offers a systematic approach to increase the uptake …
interventions. Implementation science offers a systematic approach to increase the uptake …
[HTML][HTML] Community-wide active case finding for tuberculosis: Time to use the evidence we have
Tuberculosis, caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) bacteria, is one of the world's
deadliest infectious diseases. Despite being the world's oldest pandemic, tuberculosis is …
deadliest infectious diseases. Despite being the world's oldest pandemic, tuberculosis is …
[HTML][HTML] Mobile imaging trailers: A scoping review of CT and MRI modalities
NM Illemann, TM Illemann - Radiography, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Introduction Mobile Imaging Trailers enable moving diagnostic imaging equipment
between locations requiring very little setup and configuration, example given CT-scanners …
between locations requiring very little setup and configuration, example given CT-scanners …
Observatorios sociales nacionales y regional de tuberculosis en ocho países de Latinoamérica y el Caribe
O Ramírez-Koctong, A Colorado… - … de Salud Pública, 2023 - SciELO Public Health
Poner fin a la tuberculosis (TB) requiere de un enfoque y participación multisectorial,
incluyendo a la sociedad civil organizada. Entonces con el apoyo de un proyecto regional …
incluyendo a la sociedad civil organizada. Entonces con el apoyo de un proyecto regional …
[HTML][HTML] Geographic accessibility to health facilities predicts uptake of community-based tuberculosis screening in an urban setting
HE Jenkins, S Ayuk, D Puma, MB Brooks… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Objectives Annually, more than 30% of individuals with tuberculosis (TB) remain
undiagnosed. We aimed to assess whether geographic accessibility measures can identify …
undiagnosed. We aimed to assess whether geographic accessibility measures can identify …
Geospatial analysis of reported activity locations to identify sites for tuberculosis screening
Mobile screening units can help close tuberculosis case detection gaps. Placing screening
units where people at high risk for undiagnosed tuberculosis preferentially spend time could …
units where people at high risk for undiagnosed tuberculosis preferentially spend time could …
A role for community-level socioeconomic indicators in targeting tuberculosis screening interventions
MB Brooks, HE Jenkins, D Puma, C Tzelios… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Tuberculosis screening programs commonly target areas with high case notification rates.
However, this may exacerbate disparities by excluding areas that already face barriers to …
However, this may exacerbate disparities by excluding areas that already face barriers to …
Bringing imaging to the people: Enhancing access and equity in healthcare through mobile imaging
Y Al-Naser, F Alshadeedi - Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation …, 2024 - Elsevier
Medical imaging is a pivotal aspect of healthcare, playing an essential role in the diagnosis,
management, and monitoring of various medical conditions. From radiographs to multi …
management, and monitoring of various medical conditions. From radiographs to multi …
Barriers and facilitators to tuberculosis diagnosis in Lima, Peru: a mixed methods study
C Geadas, AK Millones, D Acosta, H Campos… - BMC Infectious …, 2024 - Springer
Background Tuberculosis (TB) infectiousness decreases significantly with only a few days of
treatment, but delayed diagnosis often leads to late treatment initiation. We conducted a …
treatment, but delayed diagnosis often leads to late treatment initiation. We conducted a …