Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 834154

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DaTSCAN

Posted by iforgotmypassword on June 11, 2008, at 11:56:06

made by an american company, marketed only in europe.

why don't we know about it?

 

Re: DaTSCAN » iforgotmypassword

Posted by Phillipa on June 11, 2008, at 12:18:24

In reply to DaTSCAN, posted by iforgotmypassword on June 11, 2008, at 11:56:06

What is it and what does it do? Phillipa

 

it's a test for parkinsons (not supposed to exist)

Posted by iforgotmypassword on June 11, 2008, at 21:18:02

In reply to DaTSCAN, posted by iforgotmypassword on June 11, 2008, at 11:56:06

very significantly superior to "clinical diagnosis" in both sensitivity and specificity.

it is a radiotracer for use with SPECT machines.

98% sensitivity, 97% specificity.

why do we consider it advantageous to leave people undiagnosed for as long as possible?


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