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BackTable / VI / Podcast / Episode #502
Global Accessibility: Uterine Fibroid Embolization Insights
with Dr. Janice Newsome and Dr. Azza Naif
How can we make life-changing treatments like uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) more globally accessible? To help answer this question, Dr. Janice Newsome and Dr. Azza Naif share what they’re doing in Tanzania to make UFE a standard option in fibroid care. Dr. Newsome is a Professor at Emory University and Dr. Naif is an IR attending physician at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) and a member of the first generation of Tanzanian IR trainees.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2024, December 17). Ep. 502 – Global Accessibility: Uterine Fibroid Embolization Insights [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Janice Newsome
Dr. Janice Newsome is an interventional radiologist with Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Azza Naif
Dr. Azza Naif is an interventional radiologist and a member of the first generation of Tanzanian IR trainees.
Dr. Aparna Baheti
Dr. Aparna Baheti is a practicing Interventional Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington.
Synopsis
The doctors focus on patient education, overcoming cultural barriers, training of IR specialists, and the economic aspects of UFE. The discussion highlights the importance of making women’s health treatments accessible worldwide and adapting procedures to fit local resources while maintaining high standards of care.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
05:25 - Patient Care in Tanzania
16:28 - Challenges in UFE Adoption
21:38 - Equipment and Techniques for UFE
34:26 - Post-Procedure Follow-Up Care
41:16 - Cost and Accessibility of UFE
47:01 - Future Goals for Fibroid Care
Resources
BackTable VI Podcast Episode #318 - Back on the Road2IR with Dr. Janice Newsome, Dr. Judy Gichoya and Dr. Fabian Laage Gaupp:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/318/back-on-the-road2ir
BackTable VI Podcast Episode #104 - Bringing IR to East Africa: The Road2IR Story with Dr. Fabian Laage Gaupp:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/104/bringing-ir-to-east-africa-the-road2ir-story
Road2IR:
https://www.road2ir.org/
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