Research Publications and Outputs: Recent submissions
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Analyses within risk strata overestimate gain in discrimination: the example of coronary artery calcium scores
Published 2022Risk prediction models are potentially useful tools for health practitioners and policy makers. When new predictors are proposed to add to existing models, the improvement of discrimination is one of the main measures to ...Open AccessReport, Research -
Views of healthcare professionals about the role of active monitoring in the management of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS): Qualitative interview study
Published 2020Background Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is an in-situ (pre-cancerous) breast malignancy whereby malignant cells are contained within the basement membrane of the breast ducts. Increasing awareness that some low-risk ...Article -
The ethical, legal and social implications of using artificial intelligence systems in breast cancer care
Published 2020Breast cancer care is a leading area for development of artificial intelligence (AI), with applications including screening and diagnosis, risk calculation, prognostication and clinical decision-support, management planning, ...Article -
The management of women with ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast in Australia and New Zealand between 2007 and 2016
Published 2021Background The incidence of detected ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) continues to increase and now accounts for 14% of all breast cancer, and 20%–25% of screen-detected cases. Treatment trends of DCIS are important in ...Article -
The cost-effectiveness of digital breast tomosynthesis in a population breast cancer screening program
Published 2020Objectives To evaluate at which sensitivity digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) would become cost-effective compared to digital mammography (DM) in a population breast cancer screening program, given a constant estimate ...Article