First year health science students will need TB testing and screening prior to or at arrival. At this time, UHCS is providing a TB blood test (IGRA). The cost of this test is almost always covered by ...

Early detection and prompt treatment of tuberculosis (TB) are the main pillars on the way to ending TB as they help prevent further transmission. Finding those at risk of developing infection, however ...

UAB requires initial TB screening, per CDC guidelines, while annual screening is not required. Routine TB testing may be needed based on examination of job risk. Employees who have been diagnosed with ...

Prescribing information and clinical guidelines showed gaps in TB screening protocols for many recently approved targeted immunotherapies.

Editor's note: This interview has been lightly edited for clarity and length. The sweat-based strip described below is a prototype intended for screening and does not replace confirmatory tuberculosis ...

Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be one of the world's leading causes of infectious disease-related illness and death. Despite being treatable, gaps in screening and diagnosis have allowed the disease ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “I think it is prudent for people who are managing patients who may be at a greater risk for TB, either because ...

The rates of screening for latent tuberculosis remain suboptimal among new users of biologic and targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (b/tsDMARDs), with notable variations by ...

ATLANTA -- New research presented at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, shows that tuberculosis (TB) screening and ongoing clinical care is needed for people on ...

Introduction Towards the ‘End TB Strategy’ targets, the WHO recommends the provision of tuberculosis (TB) preventive therapy (TPT) for high-risk groups including people living with HIV (PLWH). 3 years ...