UCSF Center for TB

🚨 At #UnionConf2025: “Transforming TB detection through tongue swab-based molecular testing” 🗓️ Nov 19 | 8–9AM | Copenhagen New tools beyond sputum → faster, affordable TB diagnosis. Details: unionconf2025.abstractserver.com/programme/#/de… #TB #GlobalHealth

Can a smartphone-recorded cough help detect #TB? 🫁 The CODA TB DREAM Challenge shows promise: AI + clinical data hit 73.8% specificity at 80% sensitivity across 7 countries. Read more: academic.oup.com/ofid/advance-a…

New Lancet study in Philippines, Vietnam, South Africa, Uganda & India: People tested for #TB prioritize diagnostics that are • Low-cost • Accurate • Deliver results in 15 minutes Findings show need to align WHO TPPs with patient preferences. thelancet.com/journals/lanpr…

Join us for Innovating Against #TB – Community Solutions to TB Challenges 📅 Thurs, Sept 11, 2025 🕐 1–2 PM PT | 4 PM ET ✅ Up to 1 CE hour Hear from leaders & advocates on TB programs driving change via education, advocacy & services. 🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Results from the endTB-Q trial (MSF, PIH, IRD, UCSF CTB): BDLC (bedaquiline, delamanid, linezolid, clofazimine) was not non-inferior to standard regimens for pre-XDR #TB. Longer/stronger treatments may be needed. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Big news: @WHO approves 6 CAD tools for TB detection on chest X-rays—boosting case finding in high-burden settings. Proud that #R2D2_TBnetwork data contributed to the report. #EndTB #DigitalHealth #TBscreening #GlobalHealth createsend.com/t/d-F03FD74C15…

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📰Wrap Up of News from #UnionConf2025 14 May (14:00-15:00 CET): Meeting with affected communities 📌tinyurl.com/2eyc37fa 26 May: Community Connect collaborators deadline 30 May: Satellite session and Community Connect session submissions deadline 🎯worldlunghealth.org

Our new multi-country study evaluates swab-based molecular tests for #TB, showing strong accuracy using both sputum and tongue swabs. Near point-of-care platforms like MTB Ultima and MiniDock MTB could help enable universal molecular testing. medrxiv.org/content/10.110…

In our study of 2,904 adults with #TB symptoms across five high TB-burden countries, CRP-based screening had 84% sensitivity and 61% specificity. Though CRP didn’t meet minimum diagnostic targets overall, its accuracy varied by setting and subgroup. atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/rc…

WHO announces landmark changes in treatment of drug-resistant #tuberculosis createsend.com/t/d-0CC16B595B…

Dr. Ann M Loeffler will be presenting on advances and local strategies in pediatric #TB at the UCSF Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds this Thursday, April 17th, from 12-1pm. Attend in person at Oberndorf Auditorium or via Zoom: bit.ly/3Go7Np2

Despite being preventable, #TB affects thousands in the US. A major barrier to TB elimination is the lack of Medicare coverage for TB infection screening and testing.  One of our teams describes how this policy gap affects US TB elimination efforts. rdcu.be/efcBa

Learn about how faculty at the UCSF Center for Tuberculosis are waging the fight against #TB ucsf.edu/news/2025/03/4…

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A collaborative piece led by Madlen Nash & CTB researchers has been published! Thoughtful, person-centered language empowers patients & boosts adherence. Read more: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11… #EndTB #GlobalHealth

Registration is now open for the 2025 UCSF World TB Day Symposium! currytbcenter.ucsf.edu/trainings/2025… 📅 March 24, 2025 📍San Francisco, CA #EndTB #WorldTBDay #UCSFWorldTBDay #WorldTBDay2025 #GotCurry #Tuberculosis @IGHSatUCSF @UCSF_CTB

New study: #TB screening in 5 countries ✅ CAD4TB outperforms Xpert HR & CRP at 90% sensitivity ✅ Combining tests boosts accuracy further Key progress for TB detection in high-burden areas! Read more: #TBResearch" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">academic.oup.com/cid/article/do… #GlobalHealth

New Study: Preferences for TB preventive treatment in Uganda ✅ Top priorities for PLHIV: fewer pills, weekly dosing, no ART adjustments. 🔑 Simplified regimens = better uptake & adherence. Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/WV29G79N… #TB #GlobalHealth

Join UCSF & OUHSC for: "Qualitative Data Analysis & AI in Research" 🗣️ Nora West, PhD, MPH 📅 Wed, 12/4/24 ⏰ 10–11 AM PT | 12–1 PM CT 📍 Zoom registration: tiny.ucsf.edu/Sp8Cb1 Explore AI’s impact on qualitative research, ethics, & rigor. #AI #QualitativeResearch

The 2024 Union World Conference on Lung Health kicks off on November 12. Sixty-six experts from @UCSF @UCSF_CTB @UCIrvine and partner orgs will attend #UnionConf2024 to share knowledge and strive for a healthier world for all, free from #tuberculosis and lung diseases.