TABLE 4

Estimates of Model Performance for 4 Prediction Models

Discrimination
Model noModel typeApparent c-indexCorrected c-index*
1Clinical model0.71 (0.64–0.79)0.67 (0.60–0.75)
2+ Subjective assessment 18F-FDG PET0.75 (0.68–0.82)0.72 (0.65–0.79)
3+ Conventional 18F-FDG PET features0.77 (0.70–0.84)0.73 (0.66–0.80)
4+ Comprehensive 18F-FDG PET features0.82 (0.75–0.88)0.77 (0.70–0.83)
  • * Correction after internal validation for both optimism and bias from predictor selection process.

  • Data in parentheses are 95% confidence intervals.