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. 2004 Jul 29;64(2):179–182. doi: 10.1136/ard.2003.018457

Deciding on progression of joint damage in paired films of individual patients: smallest detectable difference or change

K Bruynesteyn 1, M Boers 1, P Kostense 1, S van der Linden 1, D van der Heijde 1
PMCID: PMC1755378  PMID: 15286006

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