Application of multiple validated algorithms for identifying incident breast cancer among individuals with atopic dermatitis.
Adriana CamposRamya RamasubramanianCherise WongAndrea Fleisch MarcusPublished in: Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety (2024)
Regardless of an algorithm's reported accuracy, the original study setting and targeted population for the VAs may matter when attempting to replicate the algorithm in an indication-specific subpopulation or varying data sources. Investigators should use caution and conduct sensitivity analyses or use multiple algorithms when attempting to calculate incidence or prevalence estimates using VAs.