- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
Pennsylvania State University
2020-2024
Google (United States)
2024
Objectives Breast cancer is the most prevalent and second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women after cervical in much sub-Saharan Africa. This study aims to examine prevalence sociodemographic–socioeconomic factors associated with breast screening reproductive age Design A weighted population-based cross-sectional using Demographic Health Surveys (DHS) data. We used all available data on from DHS for four African countries (Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Kenya Namibia). was outcome...
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to discuss the feasibility developing, and challenges implementing, a structured dysphagia program in rural patient population with preliminary data. Method: Dysphagia Pathway Program (DPP) standardized, prophylactic swallow therapy for head neck cancer patients initiated 2019 as multidisciplinary approach at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. An interrupted time series was conducted comparing nutritional status pre- postimplementation DPP. Data were...