African Journal of Pathology | 05 June 2006
Precision Medicine in Urban Youth Cancer Treatment: A Pilot Study in Nairobi Slums, Kenya
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Abstract
Urban youth cancer patients in Nairobi slums face significant healthcare disparities. A mixed-methods approach combining qualitative interviews with quantitative data from electronic health records (EHR). The study identified a 20% reduction in treatment side effects compared to historical controls. Precision medicine showed promise for improving clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction among urban youth cancer patients, warranting further research and implementation. Implement precision medicine protocols in urban health systems and conduct longitudinal studies to assess long-term efficacy. precision medicine, urban youth cancer, Nairobi slums Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p<em>i)=\beta</em>0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.