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Breast Cancer Awareness and Education for Teens: Empowering the Next Generation to Take Charge of Their Health

Authors: Nana Akosua O. Adomako, Evangeline Dorleagbenu, Victor E. Ekpo, Fatima Issaka, Abigail N.M. Quaye

Affiliation: Tema General Hospital, Pink Africa Foundation, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Methodist University, Medical Equipment and Ancillary Services

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This preliminary study evaluates the effectiveness of breast cancer awareness programs for teenagers in Tema, Ghana. In Ghana, breast cancer poses a significant public health challenge. There...

Empowering Young Minds through STEM Education: Engaging High Schoolers in Ghana through Medical Physics.

Authors: Jessica Fagerstrom, Juliana Ama Kplorfia, Abigail N.M. Quaye, Mercy T Schandorf, Bishwambhar Sengupta, Peniel T Twum, Afua A. Yorke

Affiliation: University of Ghana Medical Center, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Medical Equipment and Ancillary Services, Girls Excellence Movement, Global Communities

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To empower and promote diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), an educational presentation and hands-on session were organized to raise awareness of STEM career...

Investigating Factors Impacting the Consistency of Signal-to-Noise Ratio in Mammographic Automatic Exposure Control

Authors: James Ward, Anzi Zhao

Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates the impact of tissue-equivalent attenuator materials, the region of interest (ROI) size, and the orientation of the attenuator positioning on the measured signal-to-no...