Focal Interest
Focal Interest

Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

External reference: https://openalex.org/T10654

  1. Patient delay in tuberculosis care increased in Shenyang from 2015 to 2024
    Study of 38,928 TB patients in Shenyang reveals 56.65% experience consultation delays. Female, elderly, ethnic minority, and farmer patients at highest risk. Targeted interventions needed.
  2. Thwaites and Marais scores are suggested as first-line TBM screening tests
    Systematic review of 21 tuberculous meningitis diagnostic scoring systems, identifying 4 with external validation and recommending Thwaites and Marais scores as first-line screening tools.