Two sets of response criteria using PET are currently available to monitor metabolic changes in solid tumors: the criteria developed by the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC criteria) and the PET Response Criteria in Solid Tumors (PERCIST). We conducted this pooled study to investigate the strength of agreement between the EORTC criteria and PERCIST in the assess...

BACKGROUND 1996 will see the introduction of summative assessment of general practitioner registrars (trainees). One part of this assessment is the written submission of practical work. In the west of Scotland, audit projects have been chosen as the format for practical work. A valid and reliable marking schedule for such projects is needed. AIM A study was undertaken to develop a criterion-r...

It is argued that biodiversity and nutrient status are essential factors in any meaningful assessment of sustainability. Criteria and indicators are the dominant current methodology for the assessment of forest sustainability. Some dangers involved in complete reliance on indicators are discussed. It is suggested that model-based sustainability assessment is often more appropriate for changing ...