it's a test for parkinsons (not supposed to exist)

Posted by iforgotmypassword on June 11, 2008, at 21:18:02

In reply to DaTSCAN, posted by iforgotmypassword on June 11, 2008, at 11:56:06

very significantly superior to "clinical diagnosis" in both sensitivity and specificity.
it is a radiotracer for use with SPECT machines.
98% sensitivity, 97% specificity.
why do we consider it advantageous to leave people undiagnosed for as long as possible?

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