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A Bayesian decision-theoretic approach to incorporate preclinical information into phase I oncology trials

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A Bayesian decision-theoretic approach to incorporate preclinical information into phase I oncology trials. / Zheng, H.; Hampson, L.V.
In: Biometrical Journal, Vol. 62, No. 6, 01.10.2020, p. 1408-1427.

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Zheng H, Hampson LV. A Bayesian decision-theoretic approach to incorporate preclinical information into phase I oncology trials. Biometrical Journal. 2020 Oct 1;62(6):1408-1427. Epub 2020 Apr 13. doi: 10.1002/bimj.201900161

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