Search Results - "White, Russell E"

Indoor wood combustion, carcinogenic exposure and esophageal cancer in southwest Kenya by Mwachiro, Michael M., Pritchett, Natalie, Calafat, Antonia M., Parker, Robert K., Lando, Justus O., Murphy, Gwen, Chepkwony, Robert, Burgert, Stephen L., Abnet, Christian C., Topazian, Mark D., White, Russell E, Dawsey, Sanford M., Etemadi, Arash

“…•Biomarkers of smoke exposure (PAHs) were extremely high among Kenyan rural population.•Women who cooked indoors with wood without adequate ventilation were…”
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Surgical Simulation in East, Central, and Southern Africa: A Multinational Survey by Traynor, Michael D, Owino, June, Rivera, Mariela, Parker, Robert K, White, Russell E, Steffes, Bruce C, Chikoya, Laston, Matsumoto, Jane M, Moir, Christopher R

“…High-income countries have increased the use of simulation-based training and assessment for surgical education. Learners in low- and middle-income countries…”
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Stents as sole therapy for oesophageal cancer: a prospective analysis of outcomes after placement by White, Russell E, Dr, Parker, Robert K, BS, Fitzwater, John W, MD, Kasepoi, Zachariah, MBchB, Topazian, Mark, MD

“…Summary Background Therapies for inoperable oesophageal cancer include chemoradiotherapy and placement of a self-expanding metal stent (SEMS). Few data are…”
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Esophageal cancer in young people: a case series of 109 cases and review of the literature by Dawsey, Sonja P, Tonui, Stanley, Parker, Robert K, Fitzwater, John W, Dawsey, Sanford M, White, Russell E, Abnet, Christian C

“…Certain geographically distinct areas of the world have very high rates of esophageal cancer (EC). Previous studies have identified western Kenya as a high…”
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Treatment outcomes of esophageal cancer in Eastern Africa: protocol of a multi-center, prospective, observational, open cohort study by Buckle, Geoffrey C, Mrema, Alita, Mwachiro, Michael, Ringo, Yona, Selekwa, Msiba, Mulima, Gift, Some, Fatma F, Mmbaga, Blandina T, Mody, Gita N, Zhang, Li, Paciorek, Alan, Akoko, Larry, Ayuo, Paul, Burgert, Stephen, Bukusi, Elizabeth, Charles, Anthony, Chepkemoi, Winnie, Chesumbai, Gladys, Kaimila, Bongani, Kenseko, Aida, Kibwana, Kitembo Salum, Koech, David, Macharia, Caren, Moirana, Ezekiel N, Mushi, Beatrice Paul, Mremi, Alex, Mwaiselage, Julius, Mwanga, Ally, Ndumbalo, Jerry, Nvakunga, Gissela, Ngoma, Mamsau, Oduor, Margaret, Oloo, Mark, Opakas, Jesse, Parker, Robert, Seno, Saruni, Salima, Ande, Servent, Furaha, Wandera, Andrew, Westmoreland, Kate D, White, Russell E, Williams, Brittney, Mmbaga, Elia J, Van Loon, Katherine

“…Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a major cause of cancer morbidity and mortality in Eastern Africa. The majority of patients with ESCC in Eastern…”
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Cross sectional study of serum selenium concentration and esophageal squamous dysplasia in western Kenya by Pritchett, Natalie R, Burgert, Stephen L, Murphy, Gwen A, Brockman, John D, White, Russell E, Lando, Justus, Chepkwony, Robert, Topazian, Mark D, Abnet, Christian C, Dawsey, Sanford M, Mwachiro, Michael M

“…Low serum selenium status has been associated with increased risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). East Africa is a region of high ESCC incidence…”
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Stents for proximal esophageal cancer: a case-control study by Parker, Robert K., MD, White, Russell E., MD, MPH, FACS, Topazian, Mark, MD, Chepkwony, Robert, Dawsey, Sonja, BS, Enders, Felicity, PhD

“…Background Self-expandable metal stents (SEMSs) are an established palliative therapy for esophageal cancer. SEMS placement for cancers near the upper…”
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An Online, Modular Curriculum Enhances Surgical Education and Improves Learning Outcomes in East, Central, and Southern Africa: A Mixed-Methods Study by Parker, Andrea S, Steffes, Bruce C, Hill, Katherine, Bachheta, Niraj, Mangaoang, Deirdre, Mwachiro, Michael, Torbeck, Laura, White, Russell E, Bekele, Abebe, Parker, Robert K

“…We aimed to determine the impact of a standardized curriculum on learning outcomes for surgical trainees in East, Central, and Southern Africa (ECSA). As…”
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Improving Access to Self-Expanding Metal Stents for Patients With Esophageal Cancer in Eastern Africa: A Stepwise Implementation Strategy by Mushi, Beatrice P, Mwachiro, Michael M, Buckle, Geoffrey, Kaimila, Bongani N, Mulima, Gift, Kayamba, Violet, Kelly, Paul, Akoko, Larry, Mmbaga, Elia J, Selekwa, Msiba, Ringo, Yona, Pritchett, Natalie, White, Russell E, Topazian, Mark D, Fleischer, David E, Dawsey, Sanford M, Van Loon, Katherine

“…The eastern corridor of Africa is affected by a high burden of esophageal cancer (EC), with > 90% of patients presenting with advanced disease. Self-expanding…”
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A plea for urgent action: Addressing the critical shortage of cardiothoracic surgical workforce in the COSECSA region by Bekele, Abebe, Alayande, Barnabas Tobi, Gulilat, Dereje, White, Russell E., Tefera, Girma, Borgstein, Eric

“…Background The College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA) comprises 14 countries, many of which currently grapple with an increasing…”
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Esophageal stent placement without optical or fluoroscopic visualization by Mwachiro, Michael M., MBChB, Parker, Robert K., MD, Chepkwony, Robert, KRCHN, Burgert, Stephen L., MD, White, Russell E., MD

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Cancer surgery in Africa: if all you have is a hammer by White, Russell E

“…The major financial burden of health care in LMICs is placed squarely on out-of-pocket expenses for the patient, despite the presence of a national health…”
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Operative Case Volumes and Variation for General Surgery Training in East, Central, and Southern Africa by Mwachiro, Michael M., Yankunze, Yves, Bachheta, Niraj, Scroope, Emma, Mangaoang, Deirdre, Bekele, Abebe, White, Russell E., Parker, Robert K.

“…Background Operative experience is a necessary part of surgical training. The College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA), which…”
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An International Volunteer Program for General Surgery Residents at Brown Medical School: The Tenwek Hospital Africa Experience by Klaristenfeld, Daniel D., MD, Chupp, Michael, MD, FACS, Cioffi, William G., MD, FACS, White, Russell E., MD, MPH, FACS

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Irradiation stents: a clever, and maybe costly, fusion by White, Russell E

“…The ideal palliative therapy would provide rapid and sustained relief of dysphagia (the primary symptom of advanced oesophageal cancer) with one intervention,…”
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Optimal management of esophageal cancer in Africa: A systemic review of treatment strategies by Buckle, Geoffrey C., Mahapatra, Ruchika, Mwachiro, Michael, Akoko, Larry, Mmbaga, Elia J., White, Russell E., Bent, Stephen, Van Loon, Katherine

“…Esophageal cancer (EC) is a leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality in Africa. Despite the high burden of disease, optimal management strategies for EC…”
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Operative Self-Confidence, Hesitation, and Ability Assessment of Surgical Trainees in Rural Kenya by Parker, Robert K., Oloo, Mark, Mogambi, Faith C., White, Russell E., Parker, Andrea S.

“…The education of surgical trainees is ideally designed to produce surgeons with both confidence and competence. This involves the development of autonomy in…”
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Strategies and Challenges of a Safe Fireplace Program in Rural Kenya: A Qualitative Study by Hunter, Mary A, Sylvester, Kimutai, Rencken, Camerin, White, Russell E, Harrington, David T, Vivier, Patrick M, Parker, Robert K

“…Abstract There is a lack of information on effective burn prevention strategies. The objective of this study was to examine a safe fireplace program, as a…”
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Operative Case Volume Minimums Necessary for Surgical Training Throughout Rural Africa by Parker, Robert K., Topazian, Hillary M., Parker, Andrea S., Mwachiro, Michael M., Strain, Shinji, White, Russell E., Thelander, Keir, Riviello, Robert

“…Background Resident operative case volumes are an important aspect of surgical education, and minimums are required in Accreditation Council for Graduate…”
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Curative Surgery Improves Survival for Colorectal Cancer in Rural Kenya by Parker, Robert K., Mwachiro, Michael M., Ranketi, Sinkeet S., Mogambi, Faith C., Topazian, Hillary M., White, Russell E.

“…Background/aims Colorectal cancer (CRC) is increasing in low- and middle-income countries. Surgical care is essential for the treatment. Many patients do not…”
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