- Researchers are using new AI tools to help find tuberculosis (TB).
- These tools include cough analysis and breath tests.
- They aim to help people with few doctors or hospitals.
- AI can make the detection of TB faster and easier.
- One tool analyses coughs from a smartphone.
- An AI breath test shows how well a patient is recovering.
Difficult words
- researcher — A person who studies something carefully.Researchers
- tuberculosis — A disease that affects the lungs.TB
- tool — An object that helps you do something.tools
- detect — To find or notice something.detection
- recover — To get better after being ill.recovering
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Discussion questions
- Why is it important to detect tuberculosis early?
- How do you think AI can help in healthcare?
- What do you feel about using technology for health?
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