Posts by Efren J. Flores, MD
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Radiology Is Underrepresented on Websites of Lung Cancer Screening Programs
Efren J. Flores, MD, and colleagues scrutinized 257 websites that publicized lung cancer screening programs and found that only 48% mentioned radiologists or radiology as a specialty, and only 14% represented radiologists in images or videos, despite the key roles of radiologists in lung cancer screening.
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Strategies to Reduce Missed Appointments in Pediatric Radiology
Efrén J. Flores, MD, and Dania Daye, MD, PhD, of the Department of Radiology, and colleagues have identified socioeconomic and imaging factors associated with missed appointments in pediatric radiology. They suggest strategies to improve access for all children.
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Editorial: Increasing Lung Cancer Screening in the Hispanic/Latino(a) Community
Efrén J. Flores, MD, of the Department of Radiology, and colleagues urge radiologists to regard the new U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines for lung cancer screening as a catalyst to improve screening of Hispanic/Latino(a)communities—and all other patient populations.
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Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Severity of COVID-19 Lung Disease on Admission X-Ray
Radiologists can identify patients at higher risk of severe COVID-19 infection and help address racial/ethnic disparities in health care.
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The Role of Radiology in Identifying Intimate Partner Violence
Radiologists can play an important role in identifying cases of IPV and helping ensure patients receive the help they need, even when they are seeking care for unrelated reasons.
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