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November 28, 2025Journal of public health researchOpen Access

AI X-ray for tuberculosis screening in remote Nepal: Benefits and challenges from a doctor’s perspective

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RSRavi Shukla

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Overview

AI-assisted X-ray screening detects tuberculosis, including subclinical cases, in remote Nepal, suggesting promising advancements despite challenges.

Key Points

  • Effective screening for tuberculosis enhances early detection of subclinical TB cases, improving public health measures.
  • The algorithm combines chest X-ray and symptom assessment, along with confirmatory sputum testing, for comprehensive results.
  • Implementation of AI-assisted portable X-ray devices in community-based screening programs shows significant promise.
  • Challenges remain in integrating AI technologies and ensuring accessibility in underserved areas.

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Ravi Shukla (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6928f106a65b730b9ea79ca8https://doi.org/10.1177/22799036251399279
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