Priorities for cancer research in low-and middle-income countries: a global perspective
Cancer research currently is heavily skewed toward high-income countries (HICs), with little
research conducted in, and relevant to, the problems of low-and middle-income countries …
research conducted in, and relevant to, the problems of low-and middle-income countries …
Cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: a lancet oncology commission
Summary In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), urgent action is needed to curb a growing crisis in
cancer incidence and mortality. Without rapid interventions, data estimates show a major …
cancer incidence and mortality. Without rapid interventions, data estimates show a major …
[HTML][HTML] Virtual healthcare services and digital health technologies deployed during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in South Africa: a systematic …
E Mbunge, J Batani, G Gaobotse, B Muchemwa - Global health journal, 2022 - Elsevier
Aims To identify virtual healthcare services and digital health technologies deployed in
South Africa during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the challenges associated …
South Africa during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the challenges associated …
The puzzle of the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa
JM Maeda, JN Nkengasong - Science, 2021 - science.org
The COVID-19 pandemic has been puzzling to many public health experts because Africa
has reported far fewer cases and deaths from COVID-19 than predicted. As of 22 November …
has reported far fewer cases and deaths from COVID-19 than predicted. As of 22 November …
Radiotherapy and theranostics: a Lancet Oncology Commission
Following on from the 2015 Lancet Oncology Commission on expanding global access to
radiotherapy, Radiotherapy and theranostics: a Lancet Oncology Commission was created …
radiotherapy, Radiotherapy and theranostics: a Lancet Oncology Commission was created …
Practical considerations for prostate hypofractionation in the developing world
M Yan, AG Gouveia, FL Cury, N Moideen… - Nature Reviews …, 2021 - nature.com
External beam radiotherapy is an effective curative treatment option for localized prostate
cancer, the most common cancer in men worldwide. However, conventionally fractionated …
cancer, the most common cancer in men worldwide. However, conventionally fractionated …
[HTML][HTML] Benefits of adopting hypofractionated radiotherapy as a standard of care in low-and middle-income countries
METHODS An exhaustive review of available literature was performed using the PubMed
database. Publications pertaining to hypofractionated radiotherapy and cost-effectiveness …
database. Publications pertaining to hypofractionated radiotherapy and cost-effectiveness …
Modern radiotherapy technology: obstacles and opportunities to access in low-and middle-income countries
Low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) have a large burden of cancer with differential
population needs and outcomes compared to high-income countries. Access to …
population needs and outcomes compared to high-income countries. Access to …
[HTML][HTML] Hypofractionated versus conventional fractionated radiotherapy for breast cancer in patients with reconstructed breast: Toxicity analysis
DY Kim, E Park, CY Heo, US Jin, EK Kim, W Han… - The Breast, 2021 - Elsevier
Purpose This study investigated whether hypofractionated adjuvant radiotherapy (RT)
increased breast-related complication (s) compared to conventional fractionated RT in …
increased breast-related complication (s) compared to conventional fractionated RT in …
Lessons from the Brazilian radiotherapy expansion plan: A project database study
Summary Background The Radiotherapy Expansion Plan for Brazil's Unified Health System
(PER-SUS) was an innovative program designed by the Ministry of Health in 2012 to provide …
(PER-SUS) was an innovative program designed by the Ministry of Health in 2012 to provide …