RSNA 2018 in Chicago recently presented an opportunity to bring Ugandan and Imaging the World radiologists together again.

An article on the impact of maternal heart conditions on the outcome of pregnancies will soon be published in Heart, a major peer-reviewed international journal published by the British Cardiovascular Society.

Brian Stachniak, an Imaging the World board member, has been working with University of British Columbia Computer Engineering students on a Capstone Project that is sponsored by Imaging the World.

Imaging the World announced five additions to its board of directors, including Jane Alsofrom as its new board chair.

The first of two benefit events for Imaging the World will be held on Monday, November 26 in Chicago at Mom’s Place. The second event is on Friday, November 30th in Ann Arbor, Michigan, at dessous (a lounge and restaurant).

A pilot study will soon begin to assess the impact of ultrasound pregnancy screening on neonatal outcomes in Uganda. 

The study reveals a high prevalence of undiagnosed heart disease in pregnant women who seek prenatal care. The outcomes of these pregnancy were poor compared to women who did not have heart disease.

Come out to run or walk to support Imaging the World’s work with mothers and children in Africa. October 28 at 10:00, Perkins Pier, Burlington, VT.

I am so thankful for my time in Uganda. I learned more in the two hospitals I visited than I ever could have in a classroom setting. My new knowledge and the things I saw will stay with me for life.

New ultrasound screening rooms have been installed at three level III health clinics in the Gulu district of Uganda.

Imaging the World returned to Bwindi Community Hospital in July 2018 where we launched our first pilot program for ultrasound as part of the curriculum of their nursing program two years ago.

As part of our quality program, Imaging the World has created a Peer Review system embracing the peer learning model.

Professor Jon Jacobson MD, a professor of radiology from the University of Michigan, provided an Imaging the World Africa Professional Development Course (CPD/CME), in Kampala from July 19-21, 2018.

A report of some of the main activities during the recent visit of key Imaging the World team members to Uganda.

An article, “Shake No Bake: A homemade ultrasound gel recipe for low-resource settings,” has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.

An article from the Imaging the World team has recently been accepted for publication in the journal Global Reproductive Health.

New ultrasound equipment, which was recently donated to a hospital in Malawi in partnership with Warm Hearts Foundation, was quickly put to use to treat a potentially life-threatening bowel condition in a young boy.

The American College of Radiology Foundation (ACRF) is partnering with a team of Rotary Clubs chartered by Rotary International to support Imaging The World’s efforts to address excessive maternal and infant mortality in Uganda.

Imaging the World has recently donated modern ultrasound equipment, training and supervisory tele-radiology services to the Mercy James Centre for Pediatric Surgery and Intensive Care in Malawi.