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Evaluation of the usefulness of a quantitative ultrasound device in screening of bone mineral density in children

L. J. C. E. Brukx Paediatric Clinic, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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J. J. J. Waelkens Paediatric Clinic, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Pages 304-315 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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