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Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR

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Radiology is increasingly vital for global health, especially in low-resource countries facing rising cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Medical imaging advancements are crucial for building healthcare capacity and improving diagnostics worldwide.

Area of Science:

Global Health
Medical Imaging
Health Systems Strengthening

Background:

Historically, global health initiatives focused on disaster response and infectious diseases.
Projected increases in cancer and cardiovascular deaths in developing nations necessitate a shift towards advanced diagnostics.
The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals highlight the need for high-technology screening and diagnostic tools in low-resource regions.

Framework:

The RAD-AID Conference in 2016 highlighted radiology's expanding role in global health capacity building.
Academic radiology programs in the US have significantly increased global health project offerings for trainees.
RAD-AID's volunteer corps has experienced substantial growth, demonstrating a commitment to international radiology support.

Implementation:

Keywords:

PACS Radiology artificial intelligence developing countries economic development international global imaging public health radiologic nursing radiology outreach residency education sustainable development goals technologists

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RAD-AID's nonprofit radiology volunteer corps comprises over 5,750 professionals.
Volunteers provided nearly 20,000 pro bono hours globally in 2016, serving in 23 countries.
The initiative focuses on leveraging medical imaging for sustainable healthcare development.

Implications:

Radiology is essential for developing robust health technology infrastructure, including digital imaging and electronic records.
Advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities are critical for long-term healthcare capacity in underserved populations.
The integration of radiology is key to addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases globally.