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MRI scarcity in low‐ and middle‐income countries.

Authors :
Jalloul, Mohammad
Miranda‐Schaeubinger, Monica
Noor, Abass M.
Stein, Joel M.
Amiruddin, Raisa
Derbew, Hermon Miliard
Mango, Victoria L.
Akinola, Adeyanju
Hart, Kelly
Weygand, Joseph
Pollack, Erica
Mohammed, Sharon
Scheel, John R.
Shell, Jessica
Dako, Farouk
Mhatre, Pradnya
Kulinski, Lauren
Otero, Hansel J.
Mollura, Daniel J.
Source :
NMR in Biomedicine; Dec2023, Vol. 36 Issue 12, p1-10, 10p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Since the introduction of MRI as a sustainable diagnostic modality, global accessibility to its services has revealed a wide discrepancy between populations—leaving most of the population in LMICs without access to this important imaging modality. Several factors lead to the scarcity of MRI in LMICs; for example, inadequate infrastructure and the absence of a dedicated workforce are key factors in the scarcity observed. RAD‐AID has contributed to the advancement of radiology globally by collaborating with our partners to make radiology more accessible for medically underserved communities. However, progress is slow and further investment is needed to ensure improved global access to MRI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09523480
Volume :
36
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
NMR in Biomedicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
173438214
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/nbm.5022