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SynthesisPloS one2024

Progress and challenges in achieving tuberculosis elimination in India by 2025: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Abhishek Padhi, Ashwini Agarwal, Mayuri Bhise, Anil Chaudhary, Krupal Joshi, C D S Katoch

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Synthesis in PloS one, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6citing papers in PubMed
4.3field-weighted citation impact, top 5% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed, 11 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Article
  2. A Qualitative Exploration into a Statewide Differentiated TB Care Initiative Aimed at Reducing TB Deaths.Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine · 2026
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  4. Bridging gaps in tuberculosis control: addressing cross-border challenges between India and Pakistan.Journal of clinical tuberculosis and other mycobacterial diseases · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Abhishek PadhiDepartment of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajkot, Gujarat, India.ORCID 0000-0002-2238-7440
Ashwini AgarwalDepartment of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajkot, Gujarat, India.ORCID 0000-0003-0283-5223
Mayuri BhiseDepartment of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajkot, Gujarat, India.
Anil ChaudharyDepartment of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajkot, Gujarat, India.
Krupal JoshiDepartment of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajkot, Gujarat, India.
C D S KatochDepartment of Pulmonary Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajkot, Gujarat, India.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences · IN

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTuberculosis (TB) continues to pose a significant public health challenge in India, which is home to one of the highest TB burdens worldwide. This systematic review and meta-analysis will aim to synthesize the anticipated progress and potential challenges in achieving TB elimination in India by 2025.

methodsA comprehensive search will be conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, to identify relevant studies. The eligibility criteria will encompass individuals diagnosed with TB in India, interventions targeting TB treatment, prevention, or control, and various comparator groups. Outcomes of interest will include incidence reduction, mortality rate, treatment success rate, barriers to TB care, and more. Both quantitative and qualitative data will be synthesized, and the risk of bias will be assessed using established tools. OUTCOMES: The review is expected to provide a holistic understanding of the TB landscape in India, highlighting the effective interventions and potential challenges in the journey towards TB elimination.

conclusionsWhile it is anticipated that significant progress will be made in the fight against TB in India, challenges are likely to persist. This review will offer a comprehensive roadmap for researchers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals, emphasizing the importance of continued efforts, innovative strategies, and a multi-pronged approach in achieving the goal of TB elimination in India by 2025.

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TuberculosisAntitubercular AgentsDisease EradicationHumansIndiaAntitubercular Agents

Identifiers

PMID38536792
PMCPMC10971764
OpenAlexW4393235008

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