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Whole Body Screening
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Explore the components and scientific rationale of whole body CT screening,
review sources of bias and endpoints
in evaluating its screening effectiveness, and more – all
within this authoritative, informative and illuminating
DVD presentation!
Whole body screening offers to the public what sounds like a dream come true: to detect the presence of many forms of cancer in its early stages, providing the "head start" needed for early intervention. But is total body screening in fact a legitimate science, or merely clever marketing? This DVD presentation cuts through the controversies surrounding the use of total body scans as a screening tool, examining in detail the conceptual basis, applications, and effectiveness of this debated procedure.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Conceptual Basis for Whole Body Screening
Definition: "early" diagnosis = "better" outcome
Timing of metastatic spread and biological equivalence
Goldilocks tumors
Diagnosis of pseudodisease
Using disease-specific mortality rates
Sources of “better” outcome bias: length time, lead time, and upward stage migration
Specific Applications of Whole Body Screening
Effectiveness as a screening tool in discrete applications
Predictive values
Study limitations
False Positives and Whole Body Screening
PPVs and NPVs, and how they change with the population
Total body scans: an efficient use of expensive human and technical resources?
Considerations regarding the patient: uninsured costs, unnecessary follow-ups and needless anxiety
Radiation Risks of Whole Body Screening
Estimated radiation doses
Basis of risk estimates
Low-dose radiation "costs" versus clear medical "benefits"
Few controversies in radiology have generated more interest than that of whole body CT screening. Now, you can better understand all facets of this hot topic by ordering "Whole Body Screening" right now. Your purchase is risk-free with our 100% satisfaction guarantee!
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