
pmid: 18003234
In this paper we describe and compare two neural network models aimed at survival analysis modeling, based on formulations in continuous and discrete time. Learning in both models is approached in a Bayesian inference framework. We test the models on a real survival analysis problem, and we show that both models exhibit good discrimination and calibration capabilities. The C index of discrimination varied from 0.8 (SE=0.093) at year 1, to 0.75 (SE=0.034) at year 7 for the continuous time model; from 0.81 (SE=0.07) at year 1, to 0.75 (SE=0.033) at year 7 for the discrete time model. For both models the calibration was good (p<0.05) up to 7 years.
Eye Neoplasms, Incidence, Discriminant Analysis, Risk Assessment, Survival Analysis, Pattern Recognition, Automated, Survival Rate, Risk Factors, Data Interpretation, Statistical, Humans, Neural Networks, Computer, Melanoma, Algorithms
Eye Neoplasms, Incidence, Discriminant Analysis, Risk Assessment, Survival Analysis, Pattern Recognition, Automated, Survival Rate, Risk Factors, Data Interpretation, Statistical, Humans, Neural Networks, Computer, Melanoma, Algorithms
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