„Green Medical Imaging“ – Ultraschall als ressourcenschonende Zukunftstechnologie in der klinischen Bildgebung

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CO₂-Fußabdruck - Nachhaltigkeit - Green Medical Imaging

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Artikel online veröffentlicht:
12. Dezember 2025

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