Examining within-session test-retest reliability of four bioimpedance devices among adults across a wide age range
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/joeb-2026-0010 | Journal eISSN: 1891-5469
Language: English
Page range: 67 - 77
Submitted on: May 3, 2026
Published on: Aug 8, 2026
Published by: University of Oslo
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