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Targeted screening improves TB diagnosis in people with HIV in South Africa

Screening everyone with HIV and others at high risk of TB for active tuberculosis increased TB diagnosis rates by 17% compared to testing people who had potential symptoms of TB such as cough and fever, Dr Limakatso Lebina of the University of Witwatersrand reported to the 2021 virtual Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections this… Read More »

Madrid, Europe’s pandemic hotspot, mulls targeted lockdowns

Authorities in Madrid say selective lockdowns will be introduced in urban areas where the coronavirus is spreading faster to avoid bottlenecks in health services By ARITZ PARRA Associated Press September 16, 2020, 9:36 AM • 2 min read MADRID — The Spanish capital will introduce selective lockdowns in urban areas where the coronavirus is spreading… Read More »