The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
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Int. J. Tuberc. Lung Dis. · Feb 2009
Cross-referral between HIV counselling and testing centres and smear microscopy centres in Tamil Nadu.
The combined tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus (TB-HIV) epidemic demands effective and urgent action. ⋯ The ICTC-to-DMC referral system makes a significant contribution to the detection of TB cases. Reasons for dropping out were multiple, but are correctable. This study also probes into current policies on programme coordination and recommends strategies for strengthening the collaboration between the TB and HIV programmes.
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Int. J. Tuberc. Lung Dis. · Feb 2009
Validation and clinical interpretation of the St George's Respiratory Questionnaire among COPD patients, China.
Although the St George's Respiratory Questionnaires in Mandarin-Chinese (SGRQ-MC) have been used in China, few data are available on the translation and adaptation process, psychometric properties and clinical meaning. It is therefore difficult to adequately evaluate the equivalence of this instrument in Chinese populations. ⋯ This SGRQ-MC is a reliable, valid and responsive instrument for quality of life evaluation in COPD patients in China. As it is culturally and clinically equivalent to other versions, measures can be compared among countries.
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Int. J. Tuberc. Lung Dis. · Jan 2009
Risk of active tuberculosis in adult household contacts of smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis cases.
Seven public tuberculosis (TB) dispensaries in Istanbul, Turkey. ⋯ The incidence of active TB among adult household contacts of sputum smear-positive PTB cases was high. This high incidence justifies the prescription of chemopropylaxis not only for children but also for all contacts, especially those aged between 15 and 34 years.
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Int. J. Tuberc. Lung Dis. · Nov 2008
Multicenter StudyValue of chest radiography in predicting treatment response in children aged 3-59 months with severe pneumonia.
International multicentric study at nine tertiary care centres. ⋯ CXR with significant pathology independently and additively predicts clinical treatment failure. If CXR and the WHO tool are available, they can be used in the management of severe pneumonia.
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Int. J. Tuberc. Lung Dis. · Nov 2008
Inequalities in smoking profiles in Morocco: the role of educational level.
Cigarette smoking is increasingly associated with lower socio-economic status, indicated by lower educational levels. This association has never been investigated in Morocco. ⋯ These results indicate a need for tobacco control to reach all sectors of society, and especially the illiterate population.