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Relating to methodological shortcomings and the concept of temporary brittle bone diseasedoi: 10.1007/s00223-001-0002-9

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Miller, M.E., Hangartner, T.N. Relating to methodological shortcomings and the concept of temporary brittle bone diseasedoi: 10.1007/s00223-001-0002-9. Calcif Tissue Int 68, 316–319 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02390839

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