Quantitative ultrasound and risk factor enquiry as predictors of postmenopausal osteoporosis: comparative study in primary care.

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  • Jean Hodson
  • Jen Marsh
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عنوان ژورنال:
  • BMJ

دوره 326 7401  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2003