Journal of Clinical Densitometry
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 287-294 , July 2006

Cross Calibration of DXA as Part of an Equipment Replacement Program

  • Derek Pearson

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medical Physics, Nottingham City Hospital NHS Trust, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, United Kingdom
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Derek Pearson, PhD, Clinical Director, Medical Physics Directorate, Nottingham City Hospital NHS Trust Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, United Kingdom.
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  • Barbara Horton

      Affiliations

    • Radiology, Nottingham City Hospital NHS Trust, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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  • Desmond J. Green

      Affiliations

    • Radiology, Nottingham City Hospital NHS Trust, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Received 26 December 2005 ,Revised 7 February 2006 ,Accepted 7 February 2006.

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PII: S1094-6950(06)00037-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jocd.2006.02.006

Journal of Clinical Densitometry
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 287-294 , July 2006

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