Molecular testing to replace age-old sputum to detect TB

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on November 19, 2023
Molecular tests for tuberculosis (TB) are set to replace sputum microscopy as the initial test for detection, following the World Health Organization's recommendation. The change is already happening worldwide, including in India where the state of Goa has become the first to fully adopt molecular testing. However, in...

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Goa

State in Western India
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On May 7, the third phase of Lok Sabha polling in 93 constituencies yielded a 65.68% voter turnout, as per the Election Commission. Male turnout stood at 66.89%,..
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Tata Group-owned Air India Express has sacked its cabin crew members who reported 'sick leave' on Wednesday leading to the cancellation of over 90 flights. The..
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Maharashtra

State in Western India
The event is expected to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and..
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Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar's close aide Chhagan Bhujbal faced delays in being announced as the candidate for Nashik. CM Eknath Shinde's push..
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IMD announced a near-normal monsoon onset over Kerala, indicating timely rains over parts of south peninsular India, Northeast, and Maharashtra. Top weather..
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India witnessed a voter turnout of approximately 68.7% during the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections for 96 seats on Monday. Odisha, Telangana, Jammu &..
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