| First contact physicians and retinoblastoma in Mexico. | |
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PMID: 21681936 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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BACKGROUND: Early detection and timely referral are keys to improve survival in patients with retinoblastoma (Rb). In México, one of the main obstacles for an early diagnosis is the lack of knowledge of the disease. The objective of this study was to evaluate Rb comprehension in students in their last year of medical school. PROCEDURE: A questionnaire was completed by 791 students from 12 universities. Descriptive statistics from the population were obtained and every answer to each question was analyzed. RESULTS: Only 3.3% of the students got a proficiency grade. Less than 50% diagnosed Rb when an image was shown. CONCLUSIONS: The students evaluated do not have the knowledge to detect the disease. It is necessary to develop continuous educational programs for first contact physicians. Pediatr Blood Cancer © 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc. |
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Carlos A Leal-Leal; Hector Dilliz-Nava; Martha Flores-Rojo; Julieta Robles-Castro |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-6-16 |
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Title: Pediatric blood & cancer Volume: - ISSN: 1545-5017 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Jun |
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Created Date: 2011-6-17 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101186624 Medline TA: Pediatr Blood Cancer Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Copyright © 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc. |
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Instituto Nacional de Pediatria, Department of Oncology, DF, Mexico. carlos.leal@oncoped.com. |
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