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Bone mineral density assessment by dual energy X-ray absorbtiometry as multiple or single assessment of rat bones causes discrepancy

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  1. Faculty of Medicine, Nuclear Medicine Department, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey

    Z. P. Koc

  2. Nuclear Medicine Department, Damla Hospital, Elazig, Turkey

    T. A. Balci

  3. Faculty of Technology, Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey

    Y. Say & B. Aksakal

  4. Faculty of Medicine, Department of Women Health and Obstetrics, Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey

    A. Güler

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Koc, Z.P., Balci, T.A., Say, Y. et al. Bone mineral density assessment by dual energy X-ray absorbtiometry as multiple or single assessment of rat bones causes discrepancy. Arch Osteoporos 7, 319–320 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11657-012-0087-y

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