ON THE BINORMAL PREDICTIVE RECEIVER OPERATING CHARACTERISTIC CURVE FOR THE JOINT ASSESSMENT OF POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE PREDICTIVE VALUES

On the Binormal Predictive Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve for the Joint Assessment of Positive and Negative Predictive Values

The predictive receiver operating characteristic (PROC) curve is a diagrammatic format with application in the statistical evaluation of probabilistic disease forecasts.The PROC curve differs from the more well-known receiver operating Mini Casserole characteristic (ROC) curve in that it provides a basis for evaluation using metrics defined conditi

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Bioinspired Zwitterionic Block Polymer-Armored Nitric Oxide-Generating Coating Combats Thrombosis and Biofouling

Thrombosis and infection are 2 major complications associated with central venous catheters (CVCs), resulting in substantial mortality and morbidity.The concurrent long-term administration of antibiotics and anticoagulants to address these complications have been demonstrated to cause severe side effects such as antibiotic resistance and bleeding.T

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Prevention of salivary gland dysfunction in patients treated with radioiodine for differentiated thyroid cancer: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials

IntroductionSalivary gland dysfunction (e.g., sialadenitis and xerostomia) is the most common complication of radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy for differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC).Several methods have been used to reduce/prevent this adverse effect.We aimed to systematically review the effectiveness of non-pharmacological and pharmacological int

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