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The impact of the Cyprus comprehensive smoking ban on air quality and economic business of hospitality venues	2013	Cyprus International Institute for Environmental and Public Health in association with Harvard School of Public Health, Cyprus University of Technology, 95 Eirinis Street, Rm 201, 3041, Limassol, CYPRUS. costas.christophi@cut.ac.cy	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMC public health Periodical, Abbrev. BMC Public Health Pub Date Free Form 27-Jan Volume 13 Issue Start Page 76 Other Pages 2458-13-76 Notes LR: 20150219; JID: 100968562; 0 (Particulate Matter); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); OID: NLM: PMC3567943; 2012/07/30 [received]; 2013/01/16 [accepted]; 2013/01/27 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1471-2458; 1471-2458 Accession Number PMID: 23351838 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1186/1471-2458-13-76 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23351838 Abstract BACKGROUND: Several countries, including Cyprus, have passed smoke-free legislations in recent years. The goal of this study was to assess the indoor levels of particulate matter in hospitality venues in Cyprus before and after the implementation of the law on 1/1/2010, evaluate the role of enforcement, and examine the legislation's effect on revenue and employment. METHODS: Several hospitality venues (n = 35) were sampled between April 2007 and January 2008, and 21 of those were re-sampled after the introduction of the smoking ban, between March and May 2010. Data on enforcement was provided by the Cyprus Police whereas data on revenue and employment within the hospitality industry of Cyprus were obtained from the Cyprus Statistical Service; comparisons were made between the corresponding figures before and after the implementation of the law. RESULTS: The median level of PM2.5 associated with secondhand smoking was 161 mug/m3 pre-ban and dropped to 3 mug/m3 post-ban (98% decrease, p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Christophi,C.A., Paisi,M., Pampaka,D., Kehagias,M., Vardavas,C., Connolly,G.N. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130127 PMCID PMC3567943 Editors
Diversity and technological potential of lactic acid bacteria of wheat flours	2013	Department of Agricultural and Forestry Science, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Food Microbiology Periodical, Abbrev. Food Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form Dec Volume 36 Issue 2 Start Page 343 Other Pages 354 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2013; JID: 8601127; 0 (Acids); 0 (Bacterial Proteins); 33X04XA5AT (Lactic Acid); EC 3.4.- (Peptide Hydrolases); OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/01/08 [received]; 2013/06/29 [revised]; 2013/07/09 [accepted]; 2013/07/18 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1095-9998; 0740-0020 Accession Number PMID: 24010616 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.fm.2013.07.003 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24010616 Abstract Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were analysed from wheat flours used in traditional bread making throughout Sicily (southern Italy). Plate counts, carried out in three different media commonly used to detect food and sourdough LAB, revealed a maximal LAB concentration of approximately 4.75 Log CFU g(-1). Colonies representing various morphological appearances were isolated and differentiated based on phenotypic characteristics and genetic analysis by randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD)-PCR. Fifty unique strains were identified. Analysis by 16S rRNA gene sequencing grouped the strains into 11 LAB species, which belonged to six genera: Enterococcus, Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Leuconostoc, Pediococcus and Weissella. Weissella cibaria, Lactobacillus plantarum, Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides and Leuconostoc citreum were the most prevalent species. The strains were not geographically related. Denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) analysis of total DNA of flour was used to provide a more complete understanding of the LAB population; it confirmed the presence of species identified with the culture-dependent approach, but did not reveal the presence of any additional LAB species. Finally, the technological characteristics (acidifying capacity, antimicrobial production, proteolytic activity, organic acid, and volatile organic compound generation) of the 50 LAB strains were investigated. Eleven strains were selected for future in situ applications. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Alfonzo,A., Ventimiglia,G., Corona,O., Di Gerlando,R., Gaglio,R., Francesca,N., Moschetti,G., Settanni,L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130718 PMCID Editors
Cigar, cigarillo, and little cigar use among current cigarette-smoking adolescents	2013	Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60608, USA. rschus2@uic.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form May Volume 15 Issue 5 Start Page 925 Other Pages 931 Notes LR: 20150222; GR: F31 DA032244/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: F31DA032244-01/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: P01 CA098262/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: P01 CA098262/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9815751; OID: NLM: PMC3621583; 2012/10/15 [a Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 23072873 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/nts222 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23072873 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Cigar, cigarillo, and little cigar (CCLC) use is prevalent among adolescents, particularly among those who smoke cigarettes. METHODS: Using data from a longitudinal study of smoking patterns among adolescents, we examined differences between CCLC users (ever and past 30 days) and nonusers (never and not in the past 30 days) among adolescents who smoked a cigarette in the last month (n = 486). RESULTS: In our sample, 76.7% reported ever trying CCLC and 40.7% reported past month CCLC use. Bivariate analyses showed that CCLC users differed from nonusers in terms of demographics, other forms of tobacco use, other substance use, and mental health. Multivariate logistic regression analyses found that both ever and past 30-day CCLC use were strongly associated with being male and concurrent use of hookah. Ever CCLC use was also strongly associated with recent use of alcohol, and past 30-day CCLC use was strongly associated with antisocial behavior. After controlling for the number of days on which cigarettes were smoked in the past 30 days, past 30-day CCLC use was associated with most other forms of tobacco use, other substance use, and mental health, but not with number of cigarettes smoked in the past month and nicotine dependence. CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that CCLC use is high among adolescent cigarette users and is associated with a variety of negative correlates. Importantly, many of these relationships are not accounted for by the adolescent's level of cigarette use. Further characterizing CCLC use will be important for developing more targeted and tailored interventions. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Schuster,R.M., Hertel,A.W., Mermelstein,R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20121015 PMCID PMC3621583 Editors
Concentrations and ozone formation potentials of BTEX during 2008-2010 in urban Beijing, China	2013	College of Forestry, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China. caohy@dq.cern.ac.cn	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Huan jing ke xue= Huanjing kexue / [bian ji, Zhongguo ke xue yuan huan jing ke xue wei yuan hui "Huan jing ke xue" bian ji wei yuan hui.] Periodical, Abbrev. Huan Jing Ke Xue. Pub Date Free Form Jun Volume 34 Issue 6 Start Page 2065 Other Pages 2070 Notes JID: 8405344; 0 (Aerosols); 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Benzene Derivatives); 0 (Organic Chemicals); 0 (Xylenes); 3FPU23BG52 (Toluene); 66H7ZZK23N (Ozone); J64922108F (Benzene); L5I45M5G0O (ethylbenzene); ppublish Place of Publication China ISSN/ISBN 0250-3301; 0250-3301 Accession Number PMID: 23947015 Language chi SubFile English Abstract; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23947015 Abstract Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and dimethylbenzene are typical anthropogenic emitted organics in the atmosphere, which not only endanger human health but also actively participate in photochemical reactions, generating O3 and secondary organic aerosols. In order to investigate the pollution level and its ozone formation potentials, concentrations of BTEX and O3 were parallel measured by the passive sampler and analyzed using GC-MS and ICS-90 during 2008-2010 in urban Beijing. The results show that toluene was the most abundant compound (8.7 +/- 3.1) microg x m(-3), followed by benzene, ethylbenzene and m/p-xylene, with concentrations of (7.1 +/- 3.3), (4.2 +/- 1.4) and (3.4 +/- 1.5) microg x m(-3), respectively. Concentrations of BTEX peaked in winter, followed by autumn, summer, and spring, with values of (26.8 +/- 12.1), (25.9 +/- 4.9), (24.7 +/- 2.8) and (16.8 +/- 1.4) microg x m(-3), respectively. Benzene concentrations were the highest in winter, while for toluene, the concentration was higher in summer than that in winter. Based on the maximum incremental reactivity scale, m/p-xylene was found to be the dominant contributor to ozone formation among BTEX. The ozone formation potentials of BTEX in Beijing were 65.2, 60.2, and 75.7 microg x m(-3) in 2008, 2009, and 2010, respectively, which were consistent with the measured values of 80.5, 65.0, and 101.9 microg x m(-3) during the corresponding period. Vehicular emission and solvent evaporation were the major sources of BTEX. Concentrations of benzene were affected by coal heating in winter, whereas BTEX concentration was more influenced by solvent evaporation in summer, which had an important contribution to the formation of O3 in urban Beijing. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Cao,H.Y., Pan,Y.P., Wang,H., Tan,J.H., Wang,Y.S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Flavored cigar smoking among U.S. adults: findings from the 2009-2010 National Adult Tobacco Survey	2013	Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta, GA 30341, USA. baking@cdc.gov	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form Feb Volume 15 Issue 2 Start Page 608 Other Pages 614 Notes JID: 9815751; 2012/08/27 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 22927687 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/nts178 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22927687 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Under its authority to regulate tobacco products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration prohibited certain characterizing flavors in cigarettes in September 2009; however, flavored cigars are still permitted to be manufactured, distributed, and sold. This study assessed the prevalence and correlates of flavored cigar smoking among U.S. adults. METHODS: Data were obtained from the 2009-2010 National Adult Tobacco Survey, a national landline and cell phone survey of adults aged >/= 18 years old residing in the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. National and state estimates of flavored cigar use were calculated overall and among current cigar smokers; national estimates were calculated by sex, age, race/ethnicity, educational attainment, annual household income, U.S. Census Region, and sexual orientation. RESULTS: The national prevalence of flavored cigar smoking was 2.8% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 2.6%-3.1%; state range: 0.6%-5.7%) and was greater among those who were male, younger in age, non-Hispanic Other race, less educated, less wealthy, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgendered (LGBT). Nationally, the prevalence of flavored cigar use among cigar smokers was 42.9% (95% CI = 40.1%-45.7%; state range: 11.1%-71.6%) and was greater among those who were female, younger in age, Hispanic, non-Hispanic Other race, less educated, less wealthy, and LGBT. CONCLUSIONS: More than two fifths of current cigar smokers report using flavored cigars. Disparities in flavored cigar use also exist across states and subpopulations. Efforts to curb flavored cigar smoking have the potential to reduce the prevalence of overall cigar smoking among U.S. adults, particularly among subpopulations with the greatest burden. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors King,B.A., Dube,S.R., Tynan,M.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120827 PMCID Editors
In vitro susceptibility of Candida species to four antifungal agents assessed by the reference broth microdilution method	2013	Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziantep University and Universite Bulvari, 27310 Gaziantep, Turkey.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full TheScientificWorldJournal Periodical, Abbrev. ScientificWorldJournal Pub Date Free Form 22-Oct Volume 2013 Issue Start Page 236903 Other Pages Notes LR: 20150422; JID: 101131163; 0 (Antifungal Agents); 0 (Echinocandins); 0 (Pyrimidines); 0 (Triazoles); 7XU7A7DROE (Amphotericin B); 8VZV102JFY (Fluconazole); F0XDI6ZL63 (caspofungin); JFU09I87TR (Voriconazole); OID: NLM: PMC3819922; 2013 [ecollection]; 2 Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1537-744X; 1537-744X Accession Number PMID: 24250260 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1155/2013/236903 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24250260 Abstract This study was performed to determine the distribution of Candida species isolated from the blood cultures of the patients hospitalized in our hospital and to investigate their antifungal susceptibility. Candida strains were identified at species level by using classical methods and API ID 32C (bioMerieux, France) identification kits. The susceptibility of the strains to amphotericin B, fluconazole, voriconazole, and caspofungin was evaluated by using the reference broth microdilution method in document M27-A3 of the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. Of the 111 Candida strains isolated, 47.7% were identified as C. albicans and 52.3% as non-albicans Candida strains. The MIC ranges were 0.03-1 mug/mL for amphotericin B, 0.125->/=64 mug/mL for fluconazole, 0.03-16 mug/mL for voriconazole, and 0.015-0.25 mug/mL for caspofungin. All Candida strains were susceptible to amphotericin B and caspofungin. 10.8% isolates were resistant to fluconazole and 8.1% isolates were dose-dependent susceptible. While 0.9% isolate was resistant to voriconazole, 0.9% isolate was dose-dependent susceptible. In our study, C. albicans and C. parapsilosis were the most frequently encountered agents of candidemia and it was detected that voriconazole with a low resistance rate might also be used with confidence in the treatment of infections occurring with these agents, primarily besides amphotericin B and caspofungin. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Eksi,F., Gayyurhan,E.D., Balci,I. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20131022 PMCID PMC3819922 Editors
Phenolic compounds in particles of mainstream waterpipe smoke	2013	Chemistry Department, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form Jun Volume 15 Issue 6 Start Page 1107 Other Pages 1112 Notes LR: 20150219; GR: R01 DA025659/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01CA120142/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01DA025659/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9815751; 0 (Phenols); 0 (Smoke); OID: NLM: PMC3716329; 2012/11/22 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 23178319 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/nts255 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23178319 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Waterpipe tobacco smoking has in recent years become a popular international phenomenon, particularly among youth. While it has been shown to deliver significant quantities of several carcinogenic and toxic substances, phenols, an important class of chemical compounds thought to promote DNA mutation and cardiovascular diseases, however, has not been studied. Due to the relatively low temperature characteristic of waterpipe tobacco during smoking (i.e., Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Sepetdjian,E., Abdul Halim,R., Salman,R., Jaroudi,E., Shihadeh,A., Saliba,N.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20121122 PMCID PMC3716329 Editors
An epidemiologic analysis of low back pain in primary care: a hot humid country and global comparison	2013	Department of Medical Statistics & Epidemiology, Hamad Medical Corporation & Department of Public Health, Weill Cornell Medical College, Doha, Qatar. abener@hmc.org.qa	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of primary care & community health Periodical, Abbrev. J.Prim.Care.Community Health. Pub Date Free Form 1-Jul Volume 4 Issue 3 Start Page 220 Other Pages 227 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 101518419; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/02/19 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 2150-1327; 2150-1319 Accession Number PMID: 23799711 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1177/2150131913479385 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23799711 Abstract BACKGROUND: Low back pain is one of the most common conditions for which patients seek medical care. AIM: The aim of the study was to study the epidemiology of low back pain in primary care setting with emphasis on frequency, sociodemographic factors, and impact of low back pain on lifestyle habits. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study. A representative sample of 2742 patients was approached and 2180 subjects agreed to participate in this study (79.5%). The survey was conducted among primary health care visitors during the period from March to October 2012. The questionnaire collected the sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle habits, and type of treatment taken for relief from recruited subjects. RESULTS: Of the subjects studied, 52.9% were males and 47.1% were females. The prevalence of low back pain in the study sample was 59.2%. Low back pain was more prevalent among women (67.7%) than among men (51.6%). The proportion of low back pain was highest in the age-group 45 to 55 years in both the genders (37.6% and 36.4%, respectively). Nearly half of the men (45.7%) and women (45.2%) with low back pain were overweight with a significant difference (P Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Bener,A., Dafeeah,E.E., Alnaqbi,K., Falah,O., Aljuhaisi,T., Sadeeq,A., Khan,S., Schlogl,J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130219 PMCID Editors
BTEX pollution caused by motorcycles in the megacity of HoChiMinh	2013	University of Science, Vietnam National University, 227 Nguyen Van Cu, HoChiMinh 70000, Vietnam. ttnlan@hcmus.edu.vn	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of Environmental Sciences (China) Periodical, Abbrev. J.Environ.Sci.(China) Pub Date Free Form 1-Feb Volume 25 Issue 2 Start Page 348 Other Pages 356 Notes LR: 20131121; JID: 100967627; 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Vehicle Emissions); 0 (Xylenes); 3FPU23BG52 (Toluene); J64922108F (Benzene); ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1001-0742; 1001-0742 Accession Number PMID: 23596956 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23596956 Abstract Monitoring of benzene, toluene and xylenes (BTEX) was conducted along with traffic counts at 17 roadside sites in urban areas of HoChiMinh. Toluene was the most abundant substance, followed by p,m-xylenes, benzene, o-xylene and ethylbenzene. The maximum observed hour-average benzene concentration was 254 microg/m3. Motorcycles contributed to 91% of the traffic fleet. High correlations among BTEX species, between BTEX concentrations and the volume of on-road motorcycles, and between inter-species ratios in air and in gasoline indicate the motorcycle-exhaust origin of BTEX species. Daily concentrations of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, p,m-xylenes and o-xylene were 56, 121, 21, 64 and 23 microg/m3, respectively, p,m-xylenes possess the highest ozone formation potential among the BTEX family. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Lan,T.T., Minh,P.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Self-etch bonding agent beneath sealant: Bond strength for laser-irradiated enamel	2013	Department of Pediatric Clinics, Preventive and Community Dentistry, Dental School of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil.; Department of Pediatric Clinics, Preventive and Community Dentistry, Dental School of Ri	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full European journal of dentistry Periodical, Abbrev. Eur.J.Dent. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 7 Issue 3 Start Page 289 Other Pages 295 Notes LR: 20140616; JID: 101303672; OID: NLM: PMC4053617; OTO: NOTNLM; ppublish Place of Publication India ISSN/ISBN 1305-7456 Accession Number PMID: 24926208 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.4103/1305-7456.115412 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24926208 Abstract OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the in vitro shear bond strength (SBS) of a resin-based pit-and-fissure sealant (Fluroshield [F], Dentsply/Caulk) associated with either an etch-and-rinse (Adper Single Bond 2 [SB], 3M/ESPE) or a two-step self-etch adhesive system (Adper SE Plus [SE], 3M/ESPE) on Er: YAG laser-irradiated enamel. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Seventeen sound third molar crowns were embedded in acrylic resin, and the mesial-distal enamel surfaces were flattened. The enamel sites were irradiated with a 2.94-mum wavelength Er: YAG laser (120 mJ, 4 Hz, noncontact mode/17 mm, 20 s). The specimens were randomly assigned to three groups according to the bonding technique: I - 37% phosphoric acid etching + SB + F; II - SE + F and III - F applied to acid-etched enamel, without an intermediate layer of bonding agent. In all of the groups, a 3-mm diameter enamel-bonding site was demarcated and the sealant cylinders were bonded. After 24 hours in distilled water, the shear bond strength was tested at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/minute. The data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Tukey's test. The debonded specimens were examined with a stereomicroscope to assess the failure modes. RESULTS: The mean SBS values in MPa were I = 6.39 (+/-1.44); II = 9.50 (+/-2.79); and III = 5.26 (+/-1.82). No statistically significant differences were observed between groups I and III; SE/F presented a significantly higher SBS than that of the other groups (P = 0.001). With regard to the failure mode, groups I (65%) and II (75%) presented adhesive failures, while group III showed 50% adhesive failure. Cohesive failure did not occur. CONCLUSION: The application of the two-step self-etch bonding agent (Adper SE Plus) beneath the resin pit-and-fissure sealant placement resulted in a significantly higher bond strength for the Er:YAG laser-irradiated enamel. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Borsatto,M.C., Giuntini Jde,L., Contente,M.M., Gomes-Silva,J.M., Torres,C.P., Galo,R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4053617 Editors

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