Development and Internal Validation of a Risk Prediction Model to Identify Myeloma Based on Routine Blood Tests: A Case-Control Study

Development and Internal Validation of a Risk Prediction Model to Identify Myeloma Based on Routine Blood Tests: A Case-Control Study

Myeloma is one of the hardest cancers to diagnose in primary care due to its rarity and non-specific symptoms. A rate-limiting step in diagnosing myeloma is the clinician considering myeloma and initiating appropriate investigations. We developed and internally validated a risk prediction model to i...

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Main Authors: Lesley Smith, Jonathan Carmichael, Gordon Cook, Bethany Shinkins, Richard D. Neal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
myeloma
blood tests
risk prediction
early detection
reflex testing
primary care
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/15/3/975

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