In the period 1999 to 2006, in England and Wales 3563 cases of tuberculosis were reported in a national surveillance program, of which 60% were primary pulmonary TB.  Here.

In a study of giving increased health visitor input to 1202 families with new babies in Glasgow, 302 families needed more intensive input at one stage, but only 143 (47%) had been identified as having these needs by four months.  Here.

In a population study of tuberous sclerosis, ten (5.6%) of 179 patients with the condition had a presentation with symptomatic giant cell astrocytoma, but many more have non-symptomatic sub-ependymal nodes if MRI screening is performed.  Here.

Rates for all sorts of serious injuries suffered by children across England were closely related to socio-economic status, but vary with social setting.  Here.

Perspective:  Fry examines the evidence for screening for problems with growth.  Here.

In a systematic review of the literature regarding height screening programs, there is incomplete data on their usefulness, but may cost approximately £30,000 per QALY.   Here.

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Perspective: Shingadia and Novelli look at the 100 year history of the tuberculin skin test and note that it is not yet obsolete if used with clinical acumen. Here.

Six months after a false positive result on a hearing screening test, parents of 154 children showed no more general anxiety about health than controls, although some retained significant concerns about hearing.  Here.

Leading article: Balfour Lynn looks at the evidence for, and benefits of, screening at birth for cystic fibrosis. Here.

In a survey of UK school entry hearing screening services, there is a small yield for hearing loss which may indicate the importance of a continuing role for this sort of screening. Here.