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Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology Volume 40, 2011 - Issue 3
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A novel approach to measuring skin elasticity in systemic sclerosis: results from a pilot study

B GalarragaVascular and Inflammatory Diseases Research Unit, The Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Dundee, UK
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S McSwigganVascular and Inflammatory Diseases Research Unit, The Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Dundee, UK
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FR CaswellVascular and Inflammatory Diseases Research Unit, The Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Dundee, UK
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RC BrodieSchool of Engineering, Division of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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P SharmaVascular and Inflammatory Diseases Research Unit, The Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Dundee, UK
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EW AbelSchool of Engineering, Division of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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DJ NewtonVascular and Inflammatory Diseases Research Unit, The Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Dundee, UKCorrespondence[email protected].
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JJF BelchVascular and Inflammatory Diseases Research Unit, The Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Dundee, UK
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Pages 211-216 | Accepted 06 Oct 2010, Published online: 13 Jan 2011

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