New Tongue-Swab TB Test Could Help Eradicate The Disease, WHO Says

This World TB Day, we have new rapid near-point-of-care molecular tests being deployed. These use tongue swabs to help end TB ...
Becker's Hospital Review

UW researchers develop oral swab for TB testing

Researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle have developed a new approach that may help diagnose tuberculosis using oral swabs. The oral swab approach — which was inspired by veterinary ...
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Flu crisis grips region: swab testing to launch at Wheeling Hospital's back lot

Local kids light up Sycamore Youth Center at Valley’s Got Talent kids edition The spotlight was on the Sycamore Youth Center on Friday night as local kids took the stage for the 2026 Valley’s Got ...
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I hate getting Pap smears. Is there a safe alternative?

Do you have a medical question you'd like to get a doctor's answer honest answer to? Dr. Mara Gordon, a family physician in Camden, N.J., answers reader health questions monthly. Write us at ...