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Prediction of higher mortality reduction for the UK Breast Screening Frequency Trial: a model-based approach on screening intervals

BACKGROUND: The optimal interval between two consecutive mammograms is uncertain. The UK Frequency Trial did not show a significant difference in breast cancer mortality between screening every year (study group) and screening every 3 years (control group). In this study, the trial is simulated in o...

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Autores principales: van Ravesteyn, N T, Heijnsdijk, E A M, Draisma, G, de Koning, H J
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group 2011
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3185930/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21863031
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/bjc.2011.300