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1. Studies from Medical University of Lodz Further Understanding of Pancreatic Cancer (Gaps and Opportunities in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer).

Abstract

A report from the Medical University of Lodz in Poland highlights the challenges and opportunities in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, with low survival rates in Europe. The lack of screening and late clinical detection contribute to the poor prognosis of this cancer. The report emphasizes the need for early diagnosis and treatment, as well as inclusive and intentional research to improve outcomes for pancreatic cancer patients worldwide. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2023

2. Method to Identify Diagnostic Rules for Pancreatic Cancer Using Laboratory Data Based on Bayesian Estimation.

Author

Shirou Manabe, Yoshie Shimai, Taizo Murata, Ayumi Fujii, Kanayo Ueda, Akito Nakagawa, Toshihiro Takeda, Naoki Mihara, and Yasushi Matsamura

Subjects
ROUTINE diagnostic tests, BAYES' theorem, CANCER diagnosis, EARLY detection of cancer
Abstract

Early diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer is challenging. We attempted to find diagnostic rules for pancreatic cancer from laboratory data in the Osaka University Hospital's data warehouse using Bayesian estimation. We calculated the pretest odds based on the number of laboratory tests and the cutoff value at which the diagnostic accuracy is over 20%. By this method, we identified diagnostic rules of 6 types for one item and 79 types for 2 items. Pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect from only general laboratory tests. However, this method may be promising in early diagnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2017
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