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Propagation of Uncertainty in Bayesian Diagnostic Test Interpretation

Objectives: Bayesian interpretation of diagnostic test results usually involves point estimates of the pretest probability and the likelihood ratio corresponding to the test result; however, it may be more appropriate in clinical situations to consider instead a range of possible values to express uncertainty in the estimates of these parameters….

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Four-cut Sinus Computed Tomographic Scanning in Screening for Sinus Disease

Objective: We sought to calculate the sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value, and positive predictive value of a limited sinus computed tomographic (CT) scan for sinus disease. Methods: We conducted a retrospective case series. Inclusion criteria included a sinus CT scan obtained between April 1999 and November 2000. From the complete…

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