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Original Article

Linear and nonlinear hearing aid fittings – 2. Patterns of candidature

Adaptación de auxiliares auditivos lineales y no lineales – 2. Patrones de selección de candidatos

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Pages 153-171 | Received 06 Jan 2005, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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