Academic Radiology
Volume 15, Issue 11 , Pages 1458-1462 , November 2008

Retrospective Analyses of Pivotal Prospective Studies With Population Segmentation—Statistically Based Inferences and Clinical Relevance

  • David Gur, ScD

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Received 5 May 2008 ,Accepted 25 June 2008.

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PII: S1076-6332(08)00409-1

doi: 10.1016/j.acra.2008.06.008

Academic Radiology
Volume 15, Issue 11 , Pages 1458-1462 , November 2008

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