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Original Article

Linear and nonlinear hearing aid fittings – 1. Patterns of benefit

Adaptación de auxiliares auditivos lineales y no lineales – 1. Patrones de beneficio

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Pages 130-152 | Received 06 Jan 2005, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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