A5010614226- Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Global Health and Surgery
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity and mitigation
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Public Health and Nutrition
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
Queen's University
2020-2024
Dalhousie University
2019-2020
The WHO Essential Medicines List (EML) identifies priority medicines that are most important to public health. Over time, the EML has included an increasing number of cancer medicines. We aimed investigate whether in aligned with frontline oncologists worldwide, and extent which these accessible routine clinical practice.This international, cross-sectional survey was developed by investigators from a range practice settings across low-income high-income countries, including members Cancer...
Melanoma treatment has evolved during the past decade with adoption of adjuvant and palliative immunotherapy targeted therapies, an unclear impact on health care costs outcomes in routine practice.
Access to essential cancer medicines is a major determinant of childhood outcomes globally. The degree which pediatric oncologists deem listed on WHO's Model List Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc) unknown, as the extent such are accessible front lines clinical care.An electronic survey developed was distributed through International Society Pediatric Oncology mailing list members from 87 countries. Respondents were asked select 10 that would provide greatest benefit patients in their...
The WHO essential medicines list (EML) guides selection of drugs for national formularies. Here, we evaluate which are considered highest priority by Indian oncologists and the extent to they available in routine practice.This is a secondary analysis an electronic survey developed EML Cancer Medicine Working Group. was distributed globally using hierarchical snowball method physicians who prescribe systemic anticancer therapy. captured 10 population health their availability practice.The...
Although breast cancer is the most common among Sri Lankan women, there little published data on patient characteristics and treatment in local context. We aimed to describe disease management a large contemporary cohort of women with at National Cancer Institute Lanka (NCISL).All invasive primary cancers diagnosed during 2016-2020 were identified from NCISL registry. The sees approximately 40% all patients Lanka. stage diagnosis was defined according Tumour, Node, Metastasis (TNM) staging...
Public health emergencies and crises such as the current COVID-19 pandemic can accelerate innovation place renewed focus on value of interventions. Capturing important lessons learnt, both positive negative, is vital. We aimed to document perceived changes (silver linings) in cancer care that emerged during identify challenges may limit their long-term adoption. This study employed a qualitative design. Semi-structured interviews (n = 20) were conducted with key opinion leaders from 14...
Abstract Financial toxicity (FT) describes either objective or perceived excess financial strain due to a cancer diagnosis on the well-being of patients, families, and society. The consequences FT have been shown span countries varied economic tiers diverse healthcare models. This study attempts describe its effects in lower- middle-income country delivering predominantly public nonfee-levying healthcare. was cross-sectional involving 210 patients with breast any stage (I IV), interviewed...
Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks among the top five incident cancers in Sri Lanka (SL). Here, we describe disease characteristics and treatment patterns of patients with CRC SL.All adult (age > 18 years) diagnosed during 2016-2020 were identified from National Cancer Institute SL registry. stage at diagnosis was defined according to seventh edition TNM staging system. Concordance between recommendations for adjuvant therapy actual rates delivery also analyzed. Descriptive statistics used study...
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of viral lower respiratory tract infections in infants. Preterm infants are at increased risk for hospitalization with RSV (RSV-H), but there few data on relationship between RSV-H and asthma preterm infants, or any stratified by gestational age, most studies have short follow-up periods. We sought to evaluate serious illness onset up 5 years age a cohort children quantify this association.A retrospective birth (29 weeks 0 days 35 6 age)...
Existing literature has described the projected increase in cancer incidence and associated deficiencies workforce. However, there is currently a lack of research into necessary policy planning steps that can be taken to mitigate this issue. Herein, we review current space highlight importance implementing oncology workforce registries. We propose establishment registries using
PURPOSE Sri Lanka is a lower middle-income country undergoing demographic transition with an increasing aging population. This has given rise to higher burden of noncommunicable diseases including cancer. A well-trained oncology workforce essential address this growing public health challenge. Understanding the baseline status clinical step improving cancer care delivery in Lanka. METHODS In cross-sectional study, we distributed web-based survey all oncologists The captured data regarding...
PURPOSE Nepal lacks enough cancer care providers to address the growing burden of in country. One way addressing this issue is train general practitioners (GPs) oncology (GPOs) so that they can task-share and task-shift care. However, limited information available regarding current level expertise Nepali GPs whether perceive a need for, have an interest in, such GPO training program if Nepal. METHODS A survey was distributed collect data on clinical practice evaluate levels for program. The...
Abstract Background Respiratory Syncytial Virus is the leading cause of hospitalization for lower respiratory tract infection in young children. The only preventive intervention an anti-Respiratory (RSV) monoclonal antibody (palivizumab, Synagis) administered as monthly intramuscular injections during winter. Recommendations palivizumab use have been published by Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) and other agencies. We sought to determine if there was interjurisdictional variation...
Recent studies have identified challenges facing women oncologists in Western contexts. However, similar Africa yet to be conducted. This study sought determine the most common and substantial faced by identify potential solutions. A panel of 29 from 20 African countries was recruited through professional personal networks. Delphi consensus process Africa, Following this, focus group discussions were held discuss results. Descriptive statistics used indicated participants thematic analysis...