Susan,
NM-TRAN's translation of DATE and TIME is a critical part of the system.
If you have found a problem then I encourage you to report the details
to nmconsult <nmconsult
Willavize, Susan A wrote:
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Sebastian,
Sébastien Bihorel wrote:
> You are right Susan: the Time values have to increase within a
> subject. Using EVID=4 allows you to use a more convenient time scale
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In general I try to avoid using EVID=4 because it requires the
assumption of complete washout from previous doses. The convenience of
every dose starting at time zero may be offset by the inconvenience of
getting the wrong parameter estimates.
Nick
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Received on Wed Sep 24 2008 - 15:40:50 EDT