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World J Methodol. Sep 26, 2011; 1(1): 12-14
Published online Sep 26, 2011. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v1.i1.12
Published online Sep 26, 2011. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v1.i1.12
Challenges in estimating reproducibility of imaging modalities
Giovanni Di Leo, Radiology Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Piazza E. Malan, 20097 San Donato Milanese, Italy
Author contributions: Di Leo G solely contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Giovanni Di Leo, Assistant Professor, Radiology Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Piazza E. Malan, 20097 San Donato Milanese, Italy. gianni.dileo77@gmail.com
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Received: August 12, 2011
Revised: September 5, 2011
Accepted: September 19, 2011
Published online: September 26, 2011
Revised: September 5, 2011
Accepted: September 19, 2011
Published online: September 26, 2011
Core Tip
“Who shall decide when doctors disagree?” This question, raised by Alexander Pope in 1732, must have been a very common one in Pope’s day, since medical practice at that time was based largely on tradition and opinion, not science. In the 21st century, medicine should be considered at least a combination of art and science. Consequently, careful clinical research should provide clear answers that stand the test of time and the scrutiny of additional investigations. This is the theory behind evidence-based, data-driven scientific medicine[1-3].