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Mentorship effect on healthcare providers' adherence to postpartum haemorrhage guidelines and maternal outcomes in Rwanda. A quasi-experimental study.

NSC Nursing
Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Effective management of PPH heavily relies on adherence to clinical guidelines.
Benjamin David Habikigeni , Arlette Bizimana, Maxwell Mhlanga, Tsion Yohannes   +3 more
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Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Patients With Osteosarcoma: Local Control Outcomes With Dosimetric Analysis

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Osteosarcoma is a radioresistant tumor that may benefit from stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for locoregional control in metastatic/recurrent disease. We report institutional practice patterns, outcomes, toxicity, and failures in osteosarcoma patients treated with SBRT.
Jenna Kocsis, Shauna R. Campbell, Jonathan Jang, Eashwar Somasundaram, Chandana A. Reddy, Jacob G. Scott, Lilyana Angelov, Peter M. Anderson, Matteo Trucco, Zachary Burke, Lukas Nystrom, Nathan Mesko, Anthony Magnelli, Erin S. Murphy   +13 more
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Assessing a partnership-based model of surgical education in the Global South: a mixed methods study of the University of Global Health Equity, Rwanda

BMC Surgery
Background Workforce shortages, resource limitations, and inadequate capacity in African higher education institutions are significant challenges that hinder their global competitiveness in generating knowledge products.
Naol Belema Gemechu, Gatwiri Murithi, Derbew Fikadu Berhe, Betel Amdeslassie Fenta, Amanuel Adane Bitew, Tairu Fofanah, Barnabas Tobi Alayande, Abebe Bekele, Geoffrey Anderson, Robert Riviello   +9 more
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The viva voce innovation and experience at a new medical school in Rwanda

BMC Medical Education
Background Traditional preclinical viva voce examinations have faced significant criticism due to inherent biases in their format. We developed a novel format and evaluated students’ views and experiences with it. Methods This study consists of two parts.
Charles Okot Odongo, Samuel Ntaganira, Nicole Kanyana, Jean Paul Ndayizeye, Arlene Nishimwe, Jean Baptiste Niyibizi, Deogratias Ruhangaza, Abebe Moges Muche, Derbew Fikadu Berhe, Patrick Orikiriza, Daniel Seifu, Abebe Bekele   +11 more
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Dual targeting of RET and SRC synergizes in RET fusion‐positive cancer cells

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Despite the strong activity of selective RET tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), resistance of RET fusion‐positive (RET+) lung cancer and thyroid cancer frequently occurs and is mainly driven by RET‐independent bypass mechanisms. Son et al. show that SRC TKIs significantly inhibit PAK and AKT survival signaling and enhance the efficacy of RET TKIs in ...
Juhyeon Son, Lily L. Remsing Rix, Bin Fang, Eric A. Welsh, Nicole V. Bremer, Valentina Foglizzo, Paola Roa, Nickole Sigcha‐Coello, Yi Liao, Eric B. Haura, Alexander Drilon, John M. Koomen, Emiliano Cocco, Uwe Rix   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Socioeconomic inequality in mental well-being associated with COVID-19 containment measures in a low-incidence Asian globalized city

Scientific Reports, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic exposes and amplifies pre-existing inequalities even in places with relatively well-controlled outbreaks such as Hong Kong. This study aimed to explore whether the socioeconomically disadvantaged fare worse via various types of ...
Roger Yat-Nork Chung, Gary Ka-Ki Chung, Siu-Ming Chan, Yat-Hang Chan, Hung Wong, Eng Kiong Yeoh, Jessica Allen, Jean Woo, Michael Marmot   +8 more
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Perspectives in educating molecular pathologists on liquid biopsy: Toward integrative, equitable, and decentralized precision oncology

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Liquid biopsy enables minimally invasive, real‐time molecular profiling through analysis of circulating biomarkers in biological fluids. This Perspective highlights the importance of training pathologists through integrative educational programs, such as the European Masters in Molecular Pathology, to ensure effective and equitable implementation of ...
Marius Ilié, Umberto Malapelle, Catherine Alix‐Panabières, Claus Lindbjerg Andersen, Sandra Chlebowski, Vivien Lake, Caroline Lacoux, Virginie Lespinet‐Fabre, Olivier Bordone, Simon Heeke, Christophe Bontoux, Ellen Heitzer, Klaus Pantel, Paul Hofman   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

A national perspective on exposure to essential surgical procedures among medical trainees in Nigeria: a cross-sectional survey and recommendations

BMC Medical Education, 2023
Background In sub-Saharan Africa, recent graduates from medical school provide more direct surgical and procedural care to patients than their counterparts from the Global North.
Paul Tunde KingPriest, Barnabas Tobi Alayande, Emmanuel Walong Clement, Mustapha Muhammed, Joy Ohejem Egbiri, Miracle Shanabo, Etinosa Kevin Osayande, Abiodun Ayomide Atunrase, Jamiu Israel Abubakar, Daniel Chukwuma Eze, Stephen Adekoya, Gideon Bulus Chiroma, Onosegbe Moses Aikhuomogbe, Fatima Shuwa Gaila, Dennis Yaga, Nomsu Noble Thomas, Chukwudi Anthony Chukwunta, Matthew T. Hey, Callum Forbes, Robert R. Riviello, Bashiru O. Ismaila   +20 more
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Developing evidence‐based, cost‐effective P4 cancer medicine for driving innovation in prevention, therapeutics, patient care and reducing healthcare inequalities

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
The cancer problem is increasing globally with projections up to the year 2050 showing unfavourable outcomes in terms of incidence and cancer‐related deaths. The main challenges are prevention, improved therapeutics resulting in increased cure rates and enhanced health‐related quality of life.
Ulrik Ringborg, Joachim von Braun, Julio Celis, Anton Berns, Michael Baumann, Tit Albreht, Nancy Abou‐Zeid, Vanderlei Bagnato, Christian Brandts, Chien‐Jen Chen, Massimiliano di Pietro, Manjit Dosanjh, Thomas Dubois, Alexander Eggermont, Angelika Eggert, Ingemar Ernberg, Sara Faithfull, Johannes Förner, Stefan Fröhling, Manuel Heitor, Leroy Hood, Wei Jiang, Bengt Jönsson, Ravi Kannan, Maria Leptin, Su Li, Peter Lindgren, Douglas Lowy, Jun Ma, Alex Markham, Péter Nagy, Simon Oberst, M. Iqbal Parker, Danielle Rodin, Kevin Ryan, Joachim Schüz, Richard Sullivan, Josep Tabernero, Peter Turkson, Oliver Várhelyi, Harold Varmus, Chijie Wang, Elisabete Weiderpass, Nils Wilking   +43 more
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Exploring the acceptability and impact of group antenatal care: a qualitative study among women in selected health facilities in Burkina Faso

Reproductive Health
Antenatal Care (ANC) models have evolved to increase maternal and child health service utilization, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Recently, group antenatal care (G-ANC), where cohorts of pregnant women with similar gestational ages are ...
Blami Dao, Yvette Ouedraogo, Maxwell Mhlanga, Andre Kone   +3 more
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