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  • Medical Imaging
  • Radiology

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  • Low- and middle-income countries face significant disparities in medical imaging services.
  • Medical imaging is vital for diagnosing and treating chronic diseases and for acute care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key themes for enhancing global health equity in medical imaging.
  • To inform the expansion of radiology programs in underserved regions.

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  • Discussion of key themes at the 2023 RAD-AID Conference on International Radiology and Global Health.
  • Focus on six influential areas for program development.

Main Results:

  • Identified six critical themes: capacity building, artificial intelligence, community-based patient navigation, organizational design, implementation science, and innovation.
  • These themes are essential for guiding future global health radiology initiatives.

Conclusions:

  • The identified themes provide a framework for advancing global health radiology.
  • Addressing these areas is crucial for improving health equity in low- and middle-income countries.