Publications by authors named "Maria J Gonzalez Mendez"

Background: Cervical cancer is a public health issue of global concern. It is a preventable disease but continues to threaten the lives of women, especially in developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

Methods: We selected two African countries in sub-Saharan Africa (the Republic of Rwanda and the Republic of Sierra Leone) to show a good example of cervical cancer prevention and constrains hindering countries from effectively implementing cervical cancer programs.

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has threatened the health systems of many countries worldwide. Several studies have suggested that the pandemic affects not only physical health but also all aspects of society. A lot of information has been reported about the disease since the beginning of the outbreak.

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Background: The performance of lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (CT) (LDCT) in China is uncertain. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of LDCT lung cancer screening in the Chinese setting.

Methods: In 2014, a screening cohort of lung cancer with LDCT was established in Gejiu, Yunnan Province, a screening center of the Lung Cancer Screening Program in Rural China (LungSPRC).

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