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The impact of medical interpretation method on time and errors by GANY, Francesca, KAPELUSZNIK, Luciano, PRAKASH, Kavitha, GONZALEZ, Javier, ORTA, Lurmag Y, TSENG, Chi-Hong, CHANGRCINI, Jyotsna

“…Twenty-two million Americans have limited English proficiency. Interpreting for limited English proficient patients is intended to enhance communication and…”
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Reducing Clinical Errors in Cancer Education: Interpreter Training by Gany, Francesca M., Gonzalez, Carlos Javier, Basu, Gaurab, Hasan, Abdullah, Mukherjee, Debjani, Datta, Minakshi, Changrani, Jyotsna

“…Over 22 million US residents are limited English proficient. Hospitals often call upon untrained persons to interpret. There is a dearth of information on…”
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An Academic Dental Center Grapples with Oral Cancer Disparities: Current Collaboration and Future Opportunities by Kerr, A. Ross, Changrani, Jyotsna G., Gany, Francesca M., Cruz, Gustavo D.

“…This article reviews the epidemiology of oral cancer in the United States, explores the complex reasons for its disproportionate burden in minority groups, and…”
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Patient satisfaction with different interpreting methods : A randomized controlled trial by GANY, Francesca, LENG, Jennifer, SHAPIRO, Ephraim, ABRAMSON, David, MOTOLA, Ivette, SHIELD, David C, CHANGRANI, Jyotsna

“…Growth of the foreign-born population in the U.S. has led to increasing numbers of limited-English-proficient (LEP) patients. Innovative medical interpreting…”
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Paan and Gutka in the United States: an emerging threat by Changrani, Jyotsna, Gany, Francesca

“…Smokeless tobacco and areca nut usage are integral cultural traditions in South Asia. Paan and gutka are two commonly used products which contain these…”
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GANY AND CHANGRANI RESPOND by Gany, Francesca, Changrani, Jyotsna

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Attitudes, Knowledge, and Health-Seeking Behaviors of Five Immigrant Minority Communities in the Prevention and Screening of Cancer: A Focus Group Approach by Gany, Francesca M., Herrera, Angelica P., Avallone, Michelle, Changrani, Jyotsna

“…Despite an observed decrease in overall cancer death rates in the USA, immigrant minorities continue to experience disproportionately higher cancer incidence…”
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New York City's immigrant minorities. Reducing cancer health disparities by Gany, Francesca M, Shah, Susan M, Changrani, Jyotsna

“…One million newcomers arrive in the United States every year; 11.7% of the total U.S. population is foreign-born. Immigrants face cancer care and research…”
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Pedometer assessed physical activity in urban pubertal children: first report from India by Contractor, Aashish, Bhanushali, Aparna, Changrani, Jyotsna, Angadia, Siddharth, Das, Bibhu R

“…Inadequate physical activity is a risk factor for several lifestyle diseases. In the current study we have tried to evaluate the physical activity levels in…”
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Paan and Gutka Use in the United States: A Pilot Study in Bangladeshi and Indian-Gujarati Immigrants in New York City by Changrani, Jyotsna, Cruz, Gustavo, Kerr, Ross, Katz, Ralph, Gany, Francesca M.

“…Smokeless tobacco and areca nut are popular with South Asians and South Asian immigrants, most commonly used as paan and gutka. Their regular use leads to oral…”
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MORE INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF TUBERCULOSIS ELIMINATION/GANY AND CHANGRANI RESPOND by Xia, Hongling, Gany, Francesca, Changrani, Jyotsna

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New York City's immigrant minorities by Gany, Francesca M., Shah, Susan M., Changrani, Jyotsna

“…One million newcomers arrive in the United States every year; 11.7% of the total U.S. population is foreign‐born. Immigrants face cancer care and research…”
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Diabetes Care and Language Discordance among Chinese and Latino Primary Care Patients by Gany, Francesca, Leng, Jennifer C. F., Winston, Ginger, Tseng, Chi-Hong, Qin, Angie, Changrani, Jyotsna

“…To assess differences in diabetes processes of care among Chinese and Latino patients across medical interpreting methods. This is a nested cohort study of…”
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Culturally tailored health camps and cardiovascular risk among South Asian immigrants by Gany, Francesca, Levy, Andrew, Basu, Piali, Misra, Shantum, Silberstein, Jacob, Bari, Sehrish, Gill, Pavan, Keller, Norma, Changrani, Jyotsna, Leng, Jennifer C

“…South Asians have a high prevalence and early age of onset of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease (CVD). We assess the potential of a…”
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Detection of Depression with Different Interpreting Methods Among Chinese and Latino Primary Care Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Leng, Jennifer C. F, Changrani, Jyotsna, Tseng, Chi-Hong, Gany, Francesca

“…Language barriers may contribute to the under-detection of depression in Latinos and Asians. A total of 782 English, Spanish, and Chinese-speaking primary care…”
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New York City's immigrant minorities : Reducing cancer health disparities: National cancer institute special populations networks: Achievements and lessons by GANY, Francesca M, SHAH, Susan M, CHANGRANI, Jyotsna

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Language Discordance and Testing for Latent Tuberculosis Infection Among Recent Asian and Latino Immigrants by Leng, Jennifer C. F., Changrani, Jyotsna, Gany, Francesca M.

“…The foreign-born population is disproportionately affected by tuberculosis (TB). Testing to identify persons with latent TB infection is critical. The aim of…”
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More innovative strategies needed to achieve the goal of tuberculosis elimination by Xia, Hongling

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Drive-by Readings: A Creative Strategy for Tuberculosis Control Among Immigrants by Gany, Francesca M, Trinh-Shevrin, Chau, Changrani, Jyotsna

“…We explored an innovative strategy for targeted testing and disease management among immigrant communities at risk for tuberculosis. Taxi drivers were…”
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Online cancer education and immigrants: effecting culturally appropriate websites by Changrani, Jyotsna, Gany, Francesca

“…The online population is becoming increasingly diverse. Cancer information websites are a popular destination. However, culturally-appropriate cancer…”
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