1st International Course on
Integrated Biomarkers

Biochemical and Bioimaging Endpoints in Cardiocerebrovascular Diagnosis,
Prevention, Therapy and Drug Development

GLOSSARY

Biomarkers 2005


To facilitate the dialogue among the multidisciplinary scientists, definition of the acronyms and of more specialized terms have been reported. Every amendment is welcome.

By:
Andrea P. Peracino
Stefano Bellosta
Nicola Ferri
Riccardo Roggeri


Definition:
Description:
References:
The diagnostic value of a procedure is defined by its sensitivity, specificity, predictive value and efficiency. The formula are summarized below. Test Positive Test Negative Disease Present True Positive (TP) False Negative (FN) Disease Absent False Positive (FP) True Negative (TN)


 

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