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Risk prediction models for selection of lung cancer screening candidates: A retrospective validation study.

Kevin Ten HaafJihyoun JeonMartin C TammemägiSummer S HanChung Yin KongSylvia K PlevritisEric J FeuerHarry J de KoningEwout W SteyerbergRafael Meza
Published in: PLoS medicine (2017)
Selection of individuals for lung cancer screening using individual risk is superior to selection criteria based on age and pack-years alone. The benefits, harms, and feasibility of implementing lung cancer screening policies based on risk prediction models should be assessed and compared with those of current recommendations.
Keyphrases
  • public health
  • quality improvement
  • clinical practice