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  1. Division of Clinical Chemistry, Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science, France Road, 5000, Adelaide, South Australia

    A. G. Need (Senior Chemical Pathologist)

  2. Division of Clinical Chemistry, Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science, Adelaide, South Australia

    B. E. C. Nordin (Senior Endocrinologist)

  3. Department of Pathology, University of Adelaide, South Australia

    B. E. C. Nordin (Senior Endocrinologist)

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Need, A.G., Nordin, B.E.C. Which bone to measure. Osteoporosis Int 1, 3–6 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01880409

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