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An easy method to determine crucial AMEI performance parameters from clinical routine data in individuals – Part 2: dynamic range

Susan BuschDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology and Cluster of Excellence “Hearing4all”, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, GermanyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Thomas LenarzDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology and Cluster of Excellence “Hearing4all”, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, GermanyView further author information
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Hannes MaierDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology and Cluster of Excellence “Hearing4all”, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, GermanyView further author information
Received 27 Oct 2023, Accepted 14 May 2024, Published online: 04 Jun 2024

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