Implementation of isoniazid preventive therapy among children living with diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients: A mixed methods study from Mumbai, India.

Background: Tuberculosis remains a significant public health issue, particularly among children who are in close contact with tuberculosis patients. India accounts for a large proportion of global tuberculosis cases. Despite global recommendations for Isoniazid Preventive Therapy to prevent latent tuberculosis infection from progressing to active disease, the initiation and adherence to Isoniazid Preventive Therapy remain suboptimal, especially in high-burden settings.

Does Shear Wave Elastography Score Over Strain Elastography in Breast Masses or Vice Versa?

Objective: This study was done to compare parameters of strain elastography (SE) and shear-wave elastography (SWE) for differentiation of benign and malignant breast masses and determine their best cut-offs.

Material And Methods: B mode ultrasound (USG), SE, and SWE were performed in 199 breast masses. During SE, 5-point visual elastography score (SE) and strain ratio (SE) were obtained.