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Testing telediagnostic thyroid ultrasound in Peru: a new horizon in expanding access to imaging in rural and underserved areas.

Thomas J MariniS L WeissA GuptaYu T ZhaoT M BaranB GarraI ShafiqD C OppenheimerMiguel S EgoavilR L OrtegaR A QuinnJ KanA M DozierL TamayoC CarlottoB Castaneda
Published in: Journal of endocrinological investigation (2021)
Thyroid VSI telediagnostic ultrasound demonstrated both excellent visualization of the thyroid gland and agreement with standard of care thyroid ultrasound for nodules and thyroid size evaluation. This system could be deployed for evaluation of palpable thyroid abnormalities, nodule follow-up, and epidemiological studies to promote global health and improve the availability of diagnostic imaging in underserved communities.
Keyphrases
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • global health
  • high resolution
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • palliative care
  • south africa
  • computed tomography
  • ultrasound guided
  • mass spectrometry
  • affordable care act