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The cost-effectiveness of medical versus surgical androgen deprivation therapy for advanced prostate cancer in Tanzania: a Markov model-based analysis

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By Obadia Venance Nyongole, Malale Tungu, Alphoncina Kagaigai, Prosper F Njau, Mucho Mizinduko, Bruno F. Sunguya, Gasto Frumence, Amisa Tindamanyile, David Urassa
| Frontiers in Public Health Verified
Abstract Background: Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a recommended treatment for patients with advanced prostate cancer, mostly for palliative purposes. In limited resource settings, decision-making about palliative treatment should be guided by the overall survival benefit of one option over another, patient life expectancy, quality of life, and cost.
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Liquid biopsy for the diagnosis of EBV-positive Burkitt’s lymphoma in endemic areas

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By Clara Chamba, Emmanuel Josephat, Alisen Ayitewala, Kieran Howard, Adam Burns, Ismail D. Legason, Priscus John Mapendo, Leah Mnango, Advera Ngaiza, Alex Mremi, Edrick Elias, William Frank Mawalla, Lulu Chirande, Erick P. Magorosa, Malale Tungu, Martin D. Ogwang, Faraja S Chiwanga, Sam M. Mbulaiteye, Claire El Mouden, Emmanuel Balandya, Anthony Cutts, Liz Morrell Verified, Dimitrios V. Vavoulis, Anna Schuh, Heavenlight Christopher, Julius Sseruyange, Helene Dreau, Isaac Otim, Carol Achola, Rehema Shungu, Eli Mkwizu, Hadija Mwamtemi, Salama Mahawi, Godlove Sandi, Heronima J. Kashaigili, Sıla Gerlevik, Paul Shadrack Ntemi, Daniel Mbwambo
| Nature Verified
Abstract Burkitt’s lymphoma (BL) is common in sub-Saharan Africa, yet diagnosis is often delayed due to limited pathology capacity. Here we evaluated blood-based liquid biopsies from 377 children and young adults with clinically suspected lymphoma at four hospitals in Tanzania and Uganda, assessing diagnostic accuracy and turnaround time (TAT).
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Institutional management factors influencing compliance with National Cancer Treatment Guidelines for cervical cancer: a case study from ocean road cancer institute, Tanzania | BMC Cancer | Full Text

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By Thadeus Ruwaichi, Pankras Luoga, Julius Mwaiselage, Salum Lidenge, Malale Tungu, Felister Tupa
| BMC Cancer Verified
This study aimed to assess the management factors influencing compliance of healthcare providers with NCTGs. The study found that the management factors such as the existence of a well-defined policy of usage of NCTGs, a supportive working environment, and the presence of a clear support system had a positive effect on compliance with the guidelines, on the other hand machine downtime, high patient-provider ratio, variation in specialties and communication system challenges to hinder...
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