Synthesizing Efficiency Tools in Radiotherapy to Increase Patient Flow: A Comprehensive Literature Review.
The promise of novel technologies to increase access to radiotherapy in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is crucial, given that the cost of equipping new radiotherapy centres or upgrading existing machinery remains a major obstacle to expanding access to cancer treatment. The study aims to p...
| Publicado en: | Clinical Medicine Insights: Oncology pp. 1 - 18 |
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| Formato: | research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
12/13/2024
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