Prognostic
Prognostic refers to the likely course or outcome of a disease, condition, or patient's health based on general outcome of cases similar in nature. It is derived from the Greek word "prognostikos" meaning "foreknowledge". Prognostic factors are used by medical professionals to predict the likely progression of disease in an individual patient.
Definition[edit | edit source]
A prognostic is a prediction of the likely progression of a disease after it has been diagnosed. It is based on the average outcome of similar cases. Prognostics are important in decision making processes in many aspects of medicine, including treatment decisions and counseling patients about their likely course of disease.
Prognostic Factors[edit | edit source]
Prognostic factors are patient or disease characteristics that influence the course of the disease. These can include patient factors such as age and general health, and disease factors such as stage and grade of the disease. Prognostic factors are used to predict the likely course of the disease in an individual patient.
Prognostic Models[edit | edit source]
Prognostic models are mathematical models that use multiple prognostic factors to predict the likely course of disease in an individual patient. These models can be used to guide treatment decisions and to counsel patients about their likely course of disease.
Prognostic Markers[edit | edit source]
Prognostic markers are biological markers that can be measured in the body and used to predict the likely course of disease. These can include genetic markers, protein markers, and imaging markers.
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