Automated assessment of absolute nailfold capillary number on videocapillaroscopic images: Proof of principle and validation in systemic sclerosis

Absolute nailfold capillary number should be a putative biomarker in selected rheumatic diseases but could be time‐consuming and not highly repeatable.

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