Developing and interpreting models to improve diagnostics in developing countries

Federico Girosi (), Stuart S. Olmsted, Emmett Keeler, Deborah C. Hay Burgess, Yee-Wei Lim, Julia E. Aledort, Maria E. Rafael, Karen A. Ricci, Rob Boer, Lee Hilborne, Kathryn Pitkin Derose, Molly V. Shea, Christopher M Beighley, Carol A. Dahl and Jeffrey Wasserman
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Federico Girosi: RAND Corporation
Stuart S. Olmsted: RAND Corporation
Emmett Keeler: RAND Corporation
Deborah C. Hay Burgess: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Yee-Wei Lim: RAND Corporation
Julia E. Aledort: RAND Corporation
Maria E. Rafael: RAND Corporation
Karen A. Ricci: RAND Corporation
Rob Boer: RAND Corporation
Lee Hilborne: RAND Corporation
Kathryn Pitkin Derose: RAND Corporation
Molly V. Shea: RAND Corporation
Christopher M Beighley: RAND Corporation
Carol A. Dahl: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Jeffrey Wasserman: RAND Corporation

Nature, 2006, vol. 444, issue 1, 3-8

Abstract: Developing a strategy for investment in diagnostic technologies requires an understanding of the need for, and the health impact of, potential new tools, as well as the necessary performance characteristics and user requirements. In this paper, we outline an approach for modelling the health benefits of new diagnostic tools.

Date: 2006
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