Long-term economic evaluation of the recombinant Mycobacterium tuberculosis fusion protein (EC) test for the diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection

Article Respiratory System

Protective efficacy of 6-week regimen for latent tuberculosis infection treatment in rural China: 5-year follow-up of a randomised controlled trial

Henan Xin et al.

Summary: The study suggests that the 6-week twice-weekly regimen of rifapentine plus isoniazid for LTBI treatment could be an optional tool for TB control in the Chinese population.

EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL (2022)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Risk factors associated with unsuccessful tuberculosis treatment outcomes in Hunan Province, China

Beth Gilmour et al.

Summary: Despite high treatment coverage, there is still a substantial number of tuberculosis cases in China. A retrospective study in Hunan Province found that the likelihood of unsuccessful treatment outcomes has been increasing over the years. Other risk factors associated with unsuccessful treatment outcomes include gender, age, severity of illness, previous treatment history, lack of systematic management, and inconsistent treatment regimens.

TROPICAL MEDICINE & INTERNATIONAL HEALTH (2022)

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Article Infectious Diseases

Recurrent pulmonary tuberculosis after treatment success: a population-based retrospective study in China

Qiao-ling Ruan et al.

Summary: This study investigated the rates and risk factors for post-treatment recurrence of pulmonary TB in successfully treated patients. Factors such as male sex, age 60 years or older, pulmonary cavity, and sputum positivity at 2 months were found to increase the risk of TB recurrence, while prolonged treatment was associated with reduced recurrence rates. Further analysis of prolonged treatment is needed to address this issue.

CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION (2022)

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Article Health Care Sciences & Services

Promoting the quality and transparency of health research in China

Yanfang Ma et al.

Summary: China has made progress in promoting research quality and transparency, especially in research registration and reporting. However, there is still room for improvement in data management and sharing for research implementation, as well as good publication practices in traditional Chinese medicine research.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY (2022)

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Review Respiratory System

Recurrent TB: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the incidence rates and the proportions of relapses and reinfections

Victor Vega et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates that recurrent tuberculosis has a high incidence rate, with relapse accounting for 70% and reinfection for 30%. Genotyping is an important tool for distinguishing between relapse and reinfection. The incidence rate of recurrent tuberculosis is influenced by various factors such as HIV prevalence, treatment drug regimen, etc.

THORAX (2021)

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Article Infectious Diseases