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Copyright. All material available on the Site, unless otherwise specifically indicated, is under copyright to The Round Table Foundation ("Foundation") representing "The European Magnetic Resonance Forum - EMRF" and Peter A. Rinck . The material is freely usable for browsing purposes only. Any re-publication of this material requires the express consent in writing of Foundation. Additionally, in case of written consent, any use requires express mention of Foundation in the event the material, or any part thereof is reproduced in any form, written or electronic.

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