title: Analysis of syndromes using Bayes's formula.
abstract: A method of demonstrating syndromes by means of Bayes's formula with correction for redundancy is described. By analysing a database from 421 patients, it was possible to produce the well-known syndromes and alternative patterns forming the basis for a diagnosis, choice of treatment and estimation of its results. In this way an inferential classification is prepared while other and similar methods mainly make use of a denominational classification. Advantages and disadvantages of both procedures are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000275:Adjustment Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001499:Bayes Theorem; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D011336:Probability; D011379:Prognosis; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000175:diagnosis; D012984:Software
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents