Micro-CT Microcalcification Analysis: A Scoping Review of Current Applications and Future Potential in Breast Cancer Research.

Micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) is a non-destructive imaging technique that offers highly detailed, 3D visualizations of a target specimen. In the context of breast cancer, micro-CT has emerged as a promising tool for analyzing microcalcifications (MCs), tiny calcium deposits that can indicate at an early stage the presence of cancer. This review aimed to explore the current applications of micro-CT in analyzing breast MCs (ex vivo, animal models, and phantoms) and to identify potential avenues in scientific research.

Baseline Survey on Referrals and Healthcare Provider Needs in View for an Electronic Referral System.

The study aimed to evaluate the formats and completeness of the current paper-based referral system and assess user needs for designing an electronic referral system. Conducted in eight public health facilities in Kigali city, the mixed methods approach identified seven different referral letter formats, with the external transfer form averaging 58.8% completeness.

Remote Patient Monitoring at Home in Patients With COVID-19: Narrative Review.

Background: During the pandemic, health care providers implemented remote patient monitoring (RPM) for patients experiencing COVID-19. RPM is an interaction between health care professionals and patients who are in different locations, in which certain patient functioning parameters are assessed and followed up for a certain duration of time. The implementation of RPM in these patients aimed to reduce the strain on hospitals and primary care.

Evaluation of a Computer-Aided Clinical Decision Support System for Point-of-Care Use in Low-Resource Primary Care Settings: Acceptability Evaluation Study.

Background: A clinical decision support system (CDSS) based on the logic and philosophy of clinical pathways is critical for managing the quality of health care and for standardizing care processes. Using such a system at a point-of-care setting is becoming more frequent these days. However, in a low-resource setting (LRS), such systems are frequently overlooked.

Economic evaluation of intensive home treatment in comparison to care as usual alongside a randomised controlled trial.

Background: There is a dearth of research on the cost-effectiveness of intensive home treatment (IHT), an alternative to psychiatric hospitalisation for patients experiencing psychiatric crises. We therefore present a health economic evaluation alongside a pre-randomised controlled trial of IHT compared to care as usual (CAU).

Method: Patients were pre-randomised to IHT or CAU using a double-consent open-label Zelen design.