Lung and abdominal ultrasound accuracy for tuberculosis: An Indian prospective cohort study.

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis remains a challenge, particularly in low-resource settings. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has shown promise, but most studies focus on HIV-infected populations. In the case of TB, data on lung ultrasound (LUS) are sparse.

Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and its predictors among patients with Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis attending a tertiary care setting in Southern India.

Background And Objectives: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive Interstitial lung disease (ILD) that has a significant impact on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL). There are generic and disease-specific questionnaires to assess this, but no literature from India exists.

Hence We Decided: to estimate HRQoL and to determine its predictors in a cohort of patients attending a tertiary care centre in Southern India.

Informing People-Centered Target Product Profiles for TB Diagnostics: A Multi-Country Qualitative Study.

Background: Timely and accurate tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis remains a key challenge in high-burden settings. The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed Target Product Profiles (TPPs) to guide diagnostic development, which have largely reflected the perspectives of experts, with limited input from people affected by TB. This qualitative study explored preferences and experiences to inform people-centered TB diagnostic strategies.

Preferences for Tongue Swab versus Sputum Collection for Tuberculosis Testing: A Multi-Country Survey.

Background: Sputum collection for tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis poses challenges for children, people living with HIV, and those who struggle with sputum production. Tongue swab-based molecular testing offers a promising non-invasive alternative, but person-centered research on acceptability is limited.

Methods: We conducted a pragmatic survey across eight countries (Vietnam, Philippines, South Africa, Nigeria, Zambia, India, Uganda, Peru) among people with presumptive TB attending primary care facilities.

Hospital discharge protocol for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: expert consensus from India.

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) is a significant health challenge in India, mainly attributed to smoking, air pollution, and biomass fuel exposure. Severe COPD is associated with frequent hospitalization due to recurring exacerbations, leading to increased healthcare utilization and economic burden, and a higher risk of cardiovascular events and mortality. Preventing exacerbations is key to slowing disease progression, as each exacerbation worsens lung function and increases the risk of future exacerbations.