Today started with email with a new COVID mortality calculator send to a group of researchers
After contacting the developer they explained the calculator uses a *selection* of coefficients from multivariable models published in literature
After contacting the developer they explained the calculator uses a *selection* of coefficients from multivariable models published in literature
they had no idea of predictive performance....
but acknowledges the limitations
are you kidding?
but acknowledges the limitations
are you kidding?
there is no doubt this "model" is meant to be used as a prediction tool and it is available online
acknowledging limitations is a really poor substitute for careful development and validation of what is essentially a medical device
acknowledging limitations is a really poor substitute for careful development and validation of what is essentially a medical device
for anyone interested in pursuing this further, I'm done with amateur COVID-19 prognostic modeling
drop me a DM and I'll send you the link
drop me a DM and I'll send you the link
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