Correctly using sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values in clinical practice: how to avoid three common pitfalls.
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Correctly using sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values in clinical practice: how to avoid three common pitfalls.

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https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.12.9888
Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Radiology is the specialty of imaging-based diagnostic tests. Understanding the science behind evaluating diagnostic test performance is essential for radiologists because we provide care to patients and interact with our colleagues. CONCLUSION: Here, we review the key terminology used and common pitfalls encountered in the literature and in day-to-day discussions of diagnostic test performance.

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