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Kopans: Peer review has failed at BMJ
Peer review has failed at BMJ, Dr. Daniel Kopans wrote in a commentary. He thinks the authors of a study published on 5 December about the Dutch breast screening program have completely misinterpreted their own data.
December 7, 2017
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SPARE algorithm clinical decision flowchart showing SPECT/CT imaging cycles, PSA measurement, and treatment continuation outcomes with 85% avoidable interim PSMA PET and 91% real-world decision agreement.
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SPECT-guided algorithm can aid in assessing Lu-177 RPT responses
Currently, there is no standardized approach for deciding when to continue or discontinue Lu-177 PSMA therapy after initial cycles.
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Hybrid imaging experts weigh diagnostic gains against unnecessary scans at CHILI 9.0
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Why conventional x-rays still matter in arthritis imaging
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25th-anniversary PET/CT: USZ's Hüllner on clinical innovation and adoption
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SPECT-guided algorithm can aid in assessing Lu-177 RPT responses
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25th-anniversary PET/CT: USZ's Hüllner on clinical innovation and adoption
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Lung-RADS may speed diagnosis of cystic airspace lung cancer
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