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Phased-array ultrasound technology enhances accuracy of dual frequency ultrasound measurements – towards improved ultrasound bone diagnostics

Hans LinderDepartment of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; ;Diagnostic Imaging Centre, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, FinlandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Markus K. H. MaloDepartment of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland;
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Jukka LiukkonenDepartment of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland;
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Jukka S. JurvelinDepartment of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; ;Diagnostic Imaging Centre, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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Juha TöyräsDepartment of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; ;Diagnostic Imaging Centre, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
Pages 293-297 | Received 24 Nov 2015, Accepted 25 Apr 2016, Published online: 17 May 2016

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