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Improving Breast Ultrasound Interpretation in Uganda Using a Condensed Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System
John R. Scheel,Sue Peacock,Jackson Orem,Samuel Bugeza,Zeridah Muyinda,Peggy L. Porter,William C. Wood,Robert L. Comis,Constance D. Lehman +8 more
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Targeted breast ultrasound education using a condensed BI-RADS improved the interpretive performance of healthcare workers and was particularly successful in reducing the frequency of unnecessary biopsies for normal and benign findings.About:
This article is published in Academic Radiology.The article was published on 2016-10-01. It has received 20 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Breast ultrasound & Breast imaging.read more
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The Role of Affordable, Point-of-Care Technologies for Cancer Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Review and Commentary
TL;DR: The landscape of affordable POCTs for cancer care in LMICs is reviewed with a focus on imaging tools, in vitro diagnostics, and treatment technologies and aspires to encourage innovation and further investment in this space.
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Current Status and Future of BI-RADS in Multimodality Imaging, From the AJR Special Series on Radiology Reporting and Data Systems
TL;DR: The primary advance of the 5th edition of BI-RADS is harmonization of the lexicon terms across mammography, US, and MRI as well as across these three modalities for the reporting structure, assessment categories, management recommendations, and data tracking system.
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Breast cancer early detection and diagnostic capacity in Uganda.
John R. Scheel,John R. Scheel,Mahbod J. Giglou,Sophie Segel,Jackson Orem,Vivien Tsu,Moses Galukande,Jimmy Okello,Gertrude Nakigudde,Noleb Mugume Mugisha,Zeridah Muyinda,Benjamin O. Anderson,Benjamin O. Anderson,Catherine Duggan +13 more
TL;DR: Improving the breast health care system in Uganda requires a systemic approach beginning with situational analysis to identify systematic gaps that prevent sustainable improvements in outcome.
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Training Nonradiologist Clinicians in Diagnostic Breast Ultrasound in Rural Rwanda: Impact on Knowledge and Skills.
Sughra Raza,Sughra Raza,Elisabeth P. Frost,Elisabeth P. Frost,Dylan C. Kwait,Dylan C. Kwait,Michyla Bowerson,Vestine Rugema,Vedaste Hategekimana,Aline Umwizerwa,Kassim Shabani,Lawrence N. Shulman,Yeonsoo Sara Lee,Chuan-Chin Huang,Tharcisse Mpunga,Cyprien Shyirambere,Jean-Marie Vianney Dusengimana,Lydia E. Pace,Lydia E. Pace +18 more
TL;DR: The sensitivity of trainees' assessments in identifying masses concerning for malignancy improved after sustained mentorship, and nonradiologist clinicians in a rural sub-Saharan African hospital built strong skills in diagnostic breast ultrasound over 23 months of combined in-person training and remote mentorship.
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Factors Contributing to Late-Stage Breast Cancer Presentation in sub-Saharan Africa
John R. Scheel,John R. Scheel,Sarah Anderson,Milena Foerster,Moses Galukande,Valerie McCormack +5 more
TL;DR: Downstaging efforts should focus on reducing health system delay and target low community awareness and Implementation research to strengthen women’s breast cancer knowledge, access to breast health services, and referral pathways provide clear opportunities for downstaging.
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