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Neo Millicent Tapela, M.D.

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  1. Benning L, Das-Gupta Z, Sousa Fialho L, Wissig S, Tapela N, Gaunt S. Balancing adaptability and standardisation: insights from 27 routinely implemented ICHOM standard sets. BMC Health Serv Res. 2022 Nov 28; 22(1):1424. PMID: 36443786; PMCID: PMC9703690.
    Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
  2. Asangbeh-Kerman SL, Davidovic M, Taghavi K, Kachingwe J, Rammipi KM, Muzingwani L, Pascoe M, Jousse M, Mulongo M, Mwanahamuntu M, Tapela N, Akintade O, Basu P, Dlamini X, Bohlius J. Cervical cancer prevention in countries with the highest HIV prevalence: a review of policies. BMC Public Health. 2022 08 10; 22(1):1530. PMID: 35948944; PMCID: PMC9367081.
    Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
  3. Molebatsi K, Iyer HS, Kohler RE, Gabegwe K, Nkele I, Rabasha B, Botebele K, Barak T, Balosang S, Tapela NM, Dryden-Peterson SL. Improving identification of symptomatic cancer at primary care clinics: A predictive modeling analysis in Botswana. Int J Cancer. 2022 11 15; 151(10):1663-1673. PMID: 35716138.
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  4. Tapela NM, Collister J, Liu X, Clifton L, Stiby A, Murgia F, Hopewell JC, Hunter DJ. Are polygenic risk scores for systolic blood pressure and LDL-cholesterol associated with treatment effectiveness, and clinical outcomes among those on treatment? Eur J Prev Cardiol. 2022 05 06; 29(6):925-937. PMID: 34864974.
    Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
  5. Littlejohns TJ, Collister JA, Liu X, Clifton L, Tapela NM, Hunter DJ. Hypertension, a dementia polygenic risk score, APOE genotype, and incident dementia. Alzheimers Dement. 2023 02; 19(2):467-476. PMID: 35439339.
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  6. Tapela N, Collister J, Clifton L, Turnbull I, Rahimi K, Hunter DJ. Prevalence and determinants of hypertension control among almost 100 000 treated adults in the UK. Open Heart. 2021 02; 8(1). PMID: 33707223; PMCID: PMC7957140.
    Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  7. Dykstra M, Malone B, Lekuntwane O, Efstathiou J, Letsatsi V, Elmore S, Castro C, Tapela N, Dryden-Peterson S. Impact of Community-Based Clinical Breast Examinations in Botswana. JCO Glob Oncol. 2021 01; 7:17-26. PMID: 33405960.
    Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
  8. Tapela NM, Clifton L, Tshisimogo G, Gaborone M, Madidimalo T, Letsatsi V, Masupe T, Mosepele M, Makhema J, Lockman S, Hunter DJ. Prevalence and Determinants of Hypertension Awareness, Treatment, and Control in Botswana: A Nationally Representative Population-Based Survey. Int J Hypertens. 2020; 2020:8082341. PMID: 32550019; PMCID: PMC7281842.
    Citations: 5     
  9. Gala P, Moshokgo V, Seth B, Ramasuana K, Kazadi E, M'buse R, Pharithi S, Gobotsamang K, Szymanowski P, Kerobale RO, Balekile K, Tshimbalanga J, Tieng'o J, Tapela N, Barak T. Medication Errors and Blood Pressure Control Among Patients Managed for Hypertension in Public Ambulatory Care Clinics in Botswana. J Am Heart Assoc. 2020 01 21; 9(2):e013766. PMID: 31955639.
    Citations: 5     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  10. Ngoga G, Park PH, Borg R, Bukhman G, Ali E, Munyaneza F, Tapela N, Rusingiza E, Edwards JK, Hedt-Gauthier B. Outcomes of decentralizing hypertension care from district hospitals to health centers in Rwanda, 2013-2014. Public Health Action. 2019 Dec 21; 9(4):142-147. PMID: 32042605; PMCID: PMC6945731.
    Citations: 1     
  11. Barak T, Neo DT, Tapela N, Mophuthegi P, Zash R, Kalenga K, Perry ME, Malane M, Makhema J, Lockman S, Shapiro R. HIV-associated morbidity and mortality in a setting of high ART coverage: prospective surveillance results from a district hospital in Botswana. J Int AIDS Soc. 2019 12; 22(12):e25428. PMID: 31850683; PMCID: PMC6918506.
    Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
  12. Iyer HS, Kohler RE, Ramogola-Masire D, Brown C, Molebatsi K, Grover S, Kablay I, Bvochora-Nsingo M, Efstathiou JA, Lockman S, Tapela N, Dryden-Peterson SL. Explaining disparities in oncology health systems delays and stage at diagnosis between men and women in Botswana: A cohort study. PLoS One. 2019; 14(6):e0218094. PMID: 31170274; PMCID: PMC6553768.
    Citations: 5     Fields:    Translation:HumansCTClinical Trials
  13. Tapela NM, Tshisimogo G, Shatera BP, Letsatsi V, Gaborone M, Madidimalo T, Ovberedjo M, Jibril HB, Tsima B, Nkomazana O, Dryden-Peterson S, Lockman S, Masupe T, Hirschhorn LR, El Halabi S. Integrating noncommunicable disease services into primary health care, Botswana. Bull World Health Organ. 2019 Feb 01; 97(2):142-153. PMID: 30728620.
    Citations: 12     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  14. Park PH, Davey S, Fehr AE, Butonzi J, Shyirambere C, Hategekimana V, Bigirimana JB, Borg R, Uwizeye R, Tapela N, Shulman LN, Randall T, Mpanumusingo E, Mpunga T. Patient Characteristics, Early Outcomes, and Implementation Lessons of Cervical Cancer Treatment Services in Rural Rwanda. J Glob Oncol. 2018 12; 4:1-11. PMID: 30582433; PMCID: PMC7010450.
    Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  15. Neal C, Rusangwa C, Borg R, Mugunga JC, Kennell-Heiling S, Shyirambere C, Pritchett N, Muhayimana C, Ntakirutimana E, Tapela N, Park PH, Shulman LN, Mpunga T. Cost of Treating Pediatric Cancer at the Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence in Rwanda. J Glob Oncol. 2018 11; 4:1-7. PMID: 30433841; PMCID: PMC7010449.
    Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  16. Martei YM, Chiyapo S, Grover S, Ramogola-Masire D, Dryden-Peterson S, Shulman LN, Tapela N. Availability of WHO Essential Medicines for Cancer Treatment in Botswana. J Glob Oncol. 2018 09; 4:1-8. PMID: 30241225.
    Citations: 11     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  17. Martei YM, Chiyapo S, Grover S, Hanna C, Dryden-Peterson S, Pusoentsi M, Shulman LN, Tapela N. Methodology to Forecast Volume and Cost of Cancer Drugs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. J Glob Oncol. 2018 09; 4:1-8. PMID: 30241244.
    Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  18. Brown CA, Kohler RE, John O, Motswetla G, Mmalane M, Tapela N, Grover S, Dryden-Peterson S, Lockman S, Dryden-Peterson SL. Multilevel Factors Affecting Time to Cancer Diagnosis and Care Quality in Botswana. Oncologist. 2018 12; 23(12):1453-1460. PMID: 30082488; PMCID: PMC6292540.
    Citations: 9     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  19. Tapela NM, Peluso MJ, Kohler RE, Setlhako II, Botebele K, Gabegwe K, Nkele I, Narasimhamurthy M, Mmalane M, Grover S, Barak T, Shulman LN, Lockman S, Dryden-Peterson S. A Step Toward Timely Referral and Early Diagnosis of Cancer: Implementation and Impact on Knowledge of a Primary Care-Based Training Program in Botswana. Front Oncol. 2018; 8:187. PMID: 29896450; PMCID: PMC5986942.
    Citations: 6     
  20. Peluso MJ, Tapela N, Langeveldt J, Williams ME, Mochankana K, Motseosi K, Ricci B, Rodman A, Haverkamp C, Haverkamp M, Maoto R, Luckett R, Prozesky D, Nkomazana O, Barak T. Building Health System Capacity through Medical Education: A Targeted Needs Assessment to Guide Development of a Structured Internal Medicine Curriculum for Medical Interns in Botswana. Ann Glob Health. 2018 04 30; 84(1):151-159. PMID: 30873812; PMCID: PMC6748212.
    Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  21. Rusingiza EK, El-Khatib Z, Hedt-Gauthier B, Ngoga G, Dusabeyezu S, Tapela N, Mutumbira C, Mutabazi F, Harelimana E, Mucumbitsi J, Kwan GF, Bukhman G. Outcomes for patients with rheumatic heart disease after cardiac surgery followed at rural district hospitals in Rwanda. Heart. 2018 10; 104(20):1707-1713. PMID: 29678896; PMCID: PMC6173815.
    Citations: 11     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  22. Peluso MJ, Luckett R, Mantzor S, Bedada AG, Saleeb P, Haverkamp M, Mosepele M, Haverkamp C, Maoto R, Prozesky D, Tapela N, Nkomazana O, Barak T. Correction to: Strengthening medical training programmes by focusing on professional transitions: a national bridging programme to prepare medical school graduates for their role as medical interns in Botswana. BMC Med Educ. 2018 03 27; 18(1):56. PMID: 29587735.
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  23. Peluso MJ, Luckett R, Mantzor S, Bedada AG, Saleeb P, Haverkamp M, Mosepele M, Haverkamp C, Maoto R, Prozesky D, Tapela N, Nkomazana O, Barak T. Strengthening medical training programmes by focusing on professional transitions: a national bridging programme to prepare medical school graduates for their role as medical interns in Botswana. BMC Med Educ. 2017 Dec 21; 17(1):261. PMID: 29268729.
    Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  24. Kirk CM, Uwamungu JC, Wilson K, Hedt-Gauthier BL, Tapela N, Niyigena P, Rusangwa C, Nyishime M, Nahimana E, Nkikabahizi F, Mutaganzwa C, Ngabireyimana E, Mutabazi F, Magge H. Health, nutrition, and development of children born preterm and low birth weight in rural Rwanda: a cross-sectional study. BMC Pediatr. 2017 Nov 15; 17(1):191. PMID: 29141590.
    Citations: 8     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  25. Krakauer EL, Muhimpundu MA, Mukasahaha D, Tayari JC, Ntizimira C, Uhagaze B, Mugwaneza T, Ruzima A, Mpanumusingo E, Gasana M, Karamuka V, Nkurikiyimfura JL, Park P, Barebwanuwe P, Tapela N, Elmore SN, Bukhman G, Leng M, Grant L, Binagwaho A, Sezibera R. Palliative Care in Rwanda: Aiming for Universal Access. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2018 02; 55(2S):S77-S80. PMID: 28803090.
    Citations: 5     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  26. Habineza H, Mutumbira C, Hedt-Gauthier BL, Borg R, Gupta N, Tapela N, Dusabeyezu S, Ngoga G, Harerimana E, Mpanumusingo E, Ngabireyimana E, Rusingiza E, Bukhman G. Treating persistent asthma in rural Rwanda: characteristics, management and 24-month outcomes. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2017 10 01; 21(10):1176-1182. PMID: 28766486.
    Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  27. Neal C, Rusangwa C, Borg R, Tapela N, Mugunga JC, Pritchett N, Shyirambere C, Ntakirutimana E, Park PH, Shulman LN, Mpunga T. Cost of Providing Quality Cancer Care at the Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence in Rwanda. J Glob Oncol. 2018 09; 4:1-7. PMID: 30241219.
    Citations: 6     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  28. Grover S, Chiyapo SP, Puri P, Narasimhamurthy M, Gaolebale BE, Tapela N, Ramogola-Masire D, Kayembe MKA, Moloi T, Gaolebale PA. Multidisciplinary Gynecologic Oncology Clinic in Botswana: A Model for Multidisciplinary Oncology Care in Low- and Middle-Income Settings. J Glob Oncol. 2017 Oct; 3(5):666-670. PMID: 29094103; PMCID: PMC5646885.
    Citations: 14     Fields:    
  29. Dryden-Peterson S, Bvochora-Nsingo M, Suneja G, Efstathiou JA, Grover S, Chiyapo S, Ramogola-Masire D, Kebabonye-Pusoentsi M, Clayman R, Mapes AC, Tapela N, Asmelash A, Medhin H, Viswanathan AN, Russell AH, Lin LL, Kayembe MKA, Mmalane M, Randall TC, Chabner B, Lockman S. HIV Infection and Survival Among Women With Cervical Cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2016 11 01; 34(31):3749-3757. PMID: 27573661; PMCID: PMC5477924.
    Citations: 53     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  30. Nzayisenga I, Segal R, Pritchett N, Xu MJ, Park PH, Mpanumusingo EV, Umuhizi DG, Goldstein DP, Berkowitz RS, Hategekimana V, Muhayimana C, Rubagumya F, Fadelu T, Tapela N, Mpunga T, Ghebre RG. Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia Treatment at the Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence in Rwanda. J Glob Oncol. 2016 Dec; 2(6):365-374. PMID: 28717722.
    Citations: 1     Fields:    
  31. Brown CA, Suneja G, Tapela N, Mapes A, Pusoentsi M, Mmalane M, Hodgeman R, Boyer M, Musimar Z, Ramogola-Masire D, Grover S, Nsingo-Bvochora M, Kayembe M, Efstathiou J, Lockman S, Dryden-Peterson S. Predictors of Timely Access of Oncology Services and Advanced-Stage Cancer in an HIV-Endemic Setting. Oncologist. 2016 06; 21(6):731-8. PMID: 27053501.
    Citations: 18     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  32. Pace LE, Dusengimana JM, Hategekimana V, Habineza H, Bigirimana JB, Tapela N, Mutumbira C, Mpanumusingo E, Brock JE, Meserve E, Uwumugambi A, Dillon D, Keating NL, Shulman LN, Mpunga T. Benign and Malignant Breast Disease at Rwanda's First Public Cancer Referral Center. Oncologist. 2016 05; 21(5):571-5. PMID: 27009935.
    Citations: 19     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  33. Tapela NM, Mpunga T, Hedt-Gauthier B, Moore M, Mpanumusingo E, Xu MJ, Nzayisenga I, Hategekimana V, Umuhizi DG, Pace LE, Bigirimana JB, Wang J, Driscoll C, Uwizeye FR, Drobac PC, Ngoga G, Shyirambere C, Muhayimana C, Lehmann L, Shulman LN. Pursuing equity in cancer care: implementation, challenges and preliminary findings of a public cancer referral center in rural Rwanda. BMC Cancer. 2016 Mar 18; 16:237. PMID: 26992690.
    Citations: 26     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  34. Tapela N, Nzayisenga I, Sethi R, Sethi R, Bigirimana JB, Habineza H, Hategekimana V, Mantini N, Mpunga T, Shulman LN, Lehmann L. Treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in Rural Rwanda: Promising Early Outcomes. J Glob Oncol. 2016 Jun; 2(3):129-137. PMID: 28717692.
    Citations: 3     Fields:    
  35. Shyirambere C, Xu MJ, Elmore SN, Fadelu T, May L, Tapela N, Umuhizi DG, Uwizeye FR, Driscoll C, Muhayimana C, Hategekimana V, Rubagumya F, Nzayisenga I, Shulman LN, Mpunga T, Lehmann LE. Treating Nephroblastoma in Rwanda: Using International Society of Pediatric Oncology Guidelines in a Novel Oncologic Care Model. J Glob Oncol. 2016 Jun; 2(3):105-113. PMID: 28717689.
    Citations: 6     Fields:    
  36. Mpunga T, Hedt-Gauthier BL, Tapela N, Nshimiyimana I, Muvugabigwi G, Pritchett N, Greenberg L, Benewe O, Shulman DS, Pepoon JR, Shulman LN, Milner DA. Implementation and Validation of Telepathology Triage at Cancer Referral Center in Rural Rwanda. J Glob Oncol. 2016 Apr; 2(2):76-82. PMID: 28717686.
    Citations: 18     Fields:    
  37. Stulac S, Mark Munyaneza RB, Chai J, Bigirimana JB, Nyishime M, Tapela N, Chaffee S, Lehmann L, Shulman LN. Initiating Childhood Cancer Treatment in Rural Rwanda: A Partnership-Based Approach. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2016 May; 63(5):813-7. PMID: 26785111.
    Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:HumansCTClinical Trials
  38. Tapela NM, Mpunga T, Karema N, Nzayisenga I, Fadelu T, Uwizeye FR, Hirschhorn LR, Muhimpundu MA, Balinda JP, Amoroso C, Wagner CM, Binagwaho A, Shulman LN. Implementation Science for Global Oncology: The Imperative to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Cancer Care Delivery. J Clin Oncol. 2016 Jan 01; 34(1):43-52. PMID: 26578617.
    Citations: 8     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  39. Grover S, Raesima M, Bvochora-Nsingo M, Chiyapo SP, Balang D, Tapela N, Balogun O, Kayembe MK, Russell AH, Monare B, Tanyala S, Bhat J, Thipe K, Nchunga M, Mayisela S, Kizito B, Ho-Foster A, Gaolebale BE, Gaolebale PA, Efstathiou JA, Dryden-Peterson S, Zetola N, Hahn SM, Robertson ES, Lin LL, Morroni C, Ramogola-Masire D. Cervical Cancer in Botswana: Current State and Future Steps for Screening and Treatment Programs. Front Oncol. 2015; 5:239. PMID: 26579491; PMCID: PMC4630577.
    Citations: 27     
  40. Stulac S, Binagwaho A, Tapela NM, Wagner CM, Muhimpundu MA, Ngabo F, Nsanzimana S, Kayonde L, Bigirimana JB, Lessard AJ, Lehmann L, Shulman LN, Nutt CT, Drobac P, Mpunga T, Farmer PE. Capacity building for oncology programmes in sub-Saharan Africa: the Rwanda experience. Lancet Oncol. 2015 Aug; 16(8):e405-13. PMID: 26248848.
    Citations: 33     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  41. Pace LE, Mpunga T, Hategekimana V, Dusengimana JM, Habineza H, Bigirimana JB, Mutumbira C, Mpanumusingo E, Ngiruwera JP, Tapela N, Amoroso C, Shulman LN, Keating NL. Delays in Breast Cancer Presentation and Diagnosis at Two Rural Cancer Referral Centers in Rwanda. Oncologist. 2015 Jul; 20(7):780-8. PMID: 26032138.
    Citations: 81     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  42. Shulman LN, Mpunga T, Tapela N, Wagner CM, Fadelu T, Binagwaho A. Bringing cancer care to the poor: experiences from Rwanda. Nat Rev Cancer. 2014 12; 14(12):815-21. PMID: 25355378.
    Citations: 36     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  43. Mpunga T, Tapela N, Hedt-Gauthier BL, Milner D, Nshimiyimana I, Muvugabigwi G, Moore M, Shulman DS, Pepoon JR, Shulman LN. Diagnosis of cancer in rural Rwanda: early outcomes of a phased approach to implement anatomic pathology services in resource-limited settings. Am J Clin Pathol. 2014 Oct; 142(4):541-5. PMID: 25239422.
    Citations: 29     Fields:    Translation:Humans
  44. Mubiligi JM, Hedt-Gauthier B, Mpunga T, Tapela N, Okao P, Harries AD, Edginton ME, Driscoll C, Mugabo L, Riviello R, Shulman LN. Caring for patients with surgically resectable cancers: experience from a specialised centre in rural Rwanda. Public Health Action. 2014 Jun 21; 4(2):128-32. PMID: 26399213; PMCID: PMC4539041.
    Citations: 7     
  45. Binagwaho A, Farmer PE, Nsanzimana S, Karema C, Gasana M, de Dieu Ngirabega J, Ngabo F, Wagner CM, Nutt CT, Nyatanyi T, Gatera M, Kayiteshonga Y, Mugeni C, Mugwaneza P, Shema J, Uwaliraye P, Gaju E, Muhimpundu MA, Dushime T, Senyana F, Mazarati JB, Gaju CM, Tuyisenge L, Mutabazi V, Kyamanywa P, Rusanganwa V, Nyemazi JP, Umutoni A, Kankindi I, Ntizimira C, Ruton H, Mugume N, Nkunda D, Ndenga E, Mubiligi JM, Kakoma JB, Karita E, Sekabaraga C, Rusingiza E, Rich ML, Mukherjee JS, Rhatigan J, Cancedda C, Bertrand-Farmer D, Bukhman G, Stulac SN, Tapela NM, van der Hoof Holstein C, Shulman LN, Habinshuti A, Bonds MH, Wilkes MS, Lu C, Smith-Fawzi MC, Swain JD, Murphy MP, Ricks A, Kerry VB, Bush BP, Siegler RW, Stern CS, Sliney A, Nuthulaganti T, Karangwa I, Pegurri E, Dahl O, Drobac PC. Rwanda 20 years on: investing in life. Lancet. 2014 Jul 26; 384(9940):371-5. PMID: 24703831; PMCID: PMC4151975.
    Citations: 71     Fields:    Translation:Humans
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