New TB Detection Machine: A new machine has been developed that can detect tuberculosis (TB) within just 20 seconds.
Successful Trial: The machine has undergo a successful trial in Dehradun, India in collaboration with the Pulmonology Department of Doon Medical College.
Accuracy: The trial showed an accuracy rate of 97% for the new machine.
Comparison with Existing Methods:
Currently, TB diagnosis involves methods like sputum examination, X-ray, CBNAAT, and TrueNat. These methods can take several hours, with TrueNat being the fastest at around 4 hours.
Need for Faster Diagnosis: The need for faster TB diagnosis have been recognised by experts.
Pilot Project: The new machine was developed by a company and is currently in the trial phase. The trial involved a pilot project conducted by doctors in the state.
334 Patients Tested: The machine was tested on 334 TB patients at Doon Medical College over a six-month period.
Accurate Results: The results from the new machine were found to be accurate when compared with other diagnostic methods.
Overall, the development of this new machine has the potential to significantly improve TB diagnosis by providing faster and more accurate results.
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