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Management and outcomes of acute hand and wrist infections in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Bone & Joint Open
Aims: Acute hand and wrist infections can be devastating, with a substantial burden in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) compared with high-income countries. Access to treatment, particularly surgery, can be limited.
Abigail V. Shaw, Abhishek Saha, Kian Daneshi, Monique I. Andersson, Simon M. Graham, David J. Beard, Justin C. R. Wormald   +6 more
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Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm of the Pancreas in Children and Adolescents: Expert Recommendations

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas (SPN) is a rare low‐grade malignant exocrine pancreatic tumor, mostly discovered during the second decade of life in females, with a very good prognosis, provided microscopically complete surgical excision is achieved.
Sabine Irtan, Michael Abele, Calogero Virgone, Michaela Kuhlen, Ricardo Lopez‐Almarez, Tal Ben‐Ami, Ewa Bien, Maja Cesen, Malgorzata A. Krawczyk, Andrea Ferrari, Gianni Bisogno, Yves Reguerre, Dominik T. Schneider, Louise Galmiche, Jorg Fuchs, Sarah Braungart, Bilgehan Yalcin, Ines B. Brecht, Daniel Orbach   +18 more
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A Pilot Study to Advance Task‑Sharing of Gastroschisis Management in Uganda

Annals of Global Health
Introduction: Gastroschisis mortality in Africa is high partly due to delays in care. In Uganda, skilled birth attendants (SBAs) are the first point‑of‑contact for most babies, and with proper training, may be willing to participate in surgical task ...
Anthony N. Eze, Felix Oyania, Wigdan S. Hissein, Daphine Kyasimire, Ivan N. Nuwagaba, Gift Atuheire, OyinOluwa G Adaramola, Olivia McGinnis, Shannon Barter, Tamara N. Fitzgerald   +9 more
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Bridging the Gap in Neuroblastoma Care: Consensus‐Based Statements With Recommendations for Improved Patient and Caregiver Experiences

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Neuroblastoma's complex, heterogeneous biology poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, often requiring caregivers to absorb complex information and participate in time‐sensitive decisions. However, caregivers often feel unprepared to evaluate options.
Vickie Buenger, Joseph Bauer, Jennifer Diamond, Maggie Fader, Shae Hansen, Jacqueline M. Kraveka, Johanna Schoen, Amber Shearer, Dena Sherwood   +8 more
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Surgical Management and Reconstruction Training (SMART) Course for International Orthopedic Surgeons

Annals of Global Health, 2016
BackgroundThe burden of complex orthopedic trauma in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is exacerbated by soft-tissue injuries, which can often lead to amputations.
Hao-Hua Wu, Kushal R. Patel, Amber M. Caldwell, R. Richard Coughlin, Scott L. Hansen, Joseph N. Carey   +5 more
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Building safe surgery knowledge and capacity in Cambodia: a mixed-methods evaluation of an innovative training and mentorship intervention

Global Health Action, 2021
Background Working in partnership with the Cambodian Ministry of Health, the Safe Surgery 2020 initiative (SS2020) supports the prioritization of surgery and mobilization of resources to target limited workforce capacity.
Sehrish Bari, Joseph Incorvia, Olivia Ahearn, Lem Dara, Swati Sharma, John Varallo, Victoria Smith, Monica Cainer, Cheav Samphy, Kith Rathamony, Ngin Kanora, Vithiea Dara, John G Meara, Virya Koy, Shehnaz Alidina   +14 more
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Ovarian Sex Cord Stromal Tumors in Children and Adolescents—The European Standard Clinical Practice Recommendations

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As part of the European Cooperative Study Group for Paediatric Rare Tumours initiative, we developed standard clinical practice guidelines for ovarian sex cord stromal tumors, based on comprehensive national and international cohort analyses, literature review, and a final expert consensus conference.
Dominik T. Schneider, Kris‐Ann Schultz, Nora Schnitzler, Michael Abele, Tal Ben‐Ami, Ewa Bien, Gianni Bisogno, Ines B. Brecht, Maja Cesen, Andrea Ferrari, Michaela Kuhlen, Malgorzata A. Krawczyk, Ricardo Lopez‐Almaraz, Yves Reguerre, Calogero Virgone, Daniel Orbach   +15 more
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Building a Sustainable Global Surgical Program in an Academic Department of Surgery

Annals of Global Health, 2016
BackgroundGlobal surgery and volunteerism in surgery has gained significant interest in recent years for general surgery residents across the country.
Linda P. Zhang, Daniel Silverberg, Celia M. Divino, Michael Marin   +3 more
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Phase Angle as an Early Functional Biomarker of Cancer‐Related Fatigue in Pediatric Oncology: A Prospective Longitudinal Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pediatric cancer remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in low‐and middle‐income countries. Cancer treatment may impair nutritional status, alter body composition, and exacerbate cancer‐related fatigue (CRF).
Luís Carlos Lopes‐Junior, Luiz Claudio Barreto Silva Neto, Fabiano Kenji Haraguchi, Letícia Batista de Azevedo, Marcelo Brenner Nascimento Carlini, Raphael Manhães Pessanha, Mariana Rabello Laignier, Wesley Rocha Grippa, Tania Mara Lopes Bitti Bortolini, Gláucia Zouain‐Figueiredo, Regina Aparecida Garcia de Lima, Liliana Vasquez   +11 more
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Role of mobile health on patient enrollment for cleft lip‐palate surgery: A comparative study using SMS blast text messaging in Zimbabwe

Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 2019
Background Patients' lack of awareness of available services is a significant barrier to delivering surgical care in resource‐limited settings. Short message service (SMS) text messaging is a potential means to disseminate this information in resource ...
Shekhar K. Gadkaree, Travis T. Tollefson, Jennifer C. Fuller, Faith C. Muchemwa, Aleck Gonga, David A. Shaye   +5 more
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