Episode # 502 • 17 Dec 2024
Global Accessibility: Uterine Fibroid Embolization Insights
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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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
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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.
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