A rapid triage test for active pulmonary tuberculosis in adult patients with persistent cough
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DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.aaw8287
Abstract: A blood protein signature discriminates active tuberculosis (TB) from other TB-like disease in adults regardless of HIV status. A triage test for tuberculosis Tuberculosis remains a global health burden. Ahmad et al. used machine learning… read more here.
Keywords: persistent cough; tuberculosis; blood; test ... See more keywords
Cerebral Air Embolism Caused by Persistent Cough
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.9805-17
Abstract: An 80-year-old man presented with a 10-day history of fever and productive cough. A laboratory investigation revealed leukocytosis and chest computed tomography (CT) showed consolidation on the right upper lobe (Picture 1). The patient was… read more here.
Keywords: cerebral air; embolism caused; air embolism; persistent cough ... See more keywords
Viral infections and persistent cough: Evidence for treatment options.
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DOI: 10.31128/ajgp-05-22-6446
Abstract: BACKGROUND Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are one of the most common presentations to Australian general practitioners. Patients often present hoping to be cured, but most URTIs are caused by viral infections, so the task… read more here.
Keywords: viral infections; persistent cough; treatment options; evidence ... See more keywords