Post-TB lung disease affects an estimated 60% of everyone who has been cured of TB. That is according to Dr Brian Allwood, a consultant pulmonologist at Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital.

Post-TB lung disease affects an estimated 60% of everyone who has been cured of TB. That is according to Dr Brian Allwood, a consultant pulmonologist at Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital.

The report, released April 29, showed that the 65-year-old had fluid accumulated in her chest, as well as mild hardening of the vessels that supply blood to the heart and body, per the outlet.

A chest X-ray or CT scan often detects lung nodules—small growths in the lungs—incidentally. While most lung nodules are benign, here’s to finding out if they are cancerous.

SAN ANTONIO — If you aren't a smoker, you may think you are out of the woods when it comes to lung cancer. Not only can non-smokers get it, but a new study says the number of non-smokers getting ...

Chest x-ray demonstrated a sensitivity of 66.7% and a specificity of 100%, while low-dose CT demonstrated 100% sensitivity and 100% specificity for an overall accuracy of 100%.

The incidence of active pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and silicosis among gold miners remains high, but recent years have seen a slow decline in the rates of both diseases, according to a recent study.

Health experts warn that South African miners continue to face serious lung diseases, with a new NIOH study showing concerning patterns in 2021 autopsy data despite improved safety measures.

AI is giving advice on chest X-rays diagnoses in a national first as SA Medical Imaging uses the technology to “spell check” diagnoses and suggest options. Brad Crouch @Bradcrouch ...

AI is giving advice on chest X-rays diagnoses in a national first as SA Medical Imaging uses the technology to “spell check” diagnoses and suggest options. The statewide rollout is an ...