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+# Siemens mMR NEMA IQ data (low counts)
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+This relies on the "normal" count level processsing to be done first, specifically the download and the ROIs.
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+Steps to follow:
+1. `prepare_mMR_NEMA_IQ_data.py`
+2. copy VOIs
+3. further steps as [../README.md#steps-to-follow-to-prepare-data](normal)
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