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A tale of three divers: recompression therapy for divers with severe Type II decompression sickness with neurological deficits	2009	Diving Medicine Section, Naval Underwater Medicine Centre, Navy Medical Service, Republic of Singapore Navy, AFPN 6060, 126 Tanah Merah Coast Road, Singapore. lenenkie@gmail.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Singapore medical journal Periodical, Abbrev. Singapore Med.J. Pub Date Free Form May Volume 50 Issue 5 Start Page e173 Other Pages 5 Notes JID: 0404516; ppublish Place of Publication Singapore ISSN/ISBN 0037-5675; 0037-5675 Accession Number PMID: 19495502 Language eng SubFile Case Reports; Journal Article; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19495502 Abstract Decompression sickness (DCS) is manifested in a myriad of symptoms, and can affect any part of the body. It is attributed to the formation of inert gas bubbles in the blood and tissues. Following a diving incident, the pathogenesis of DCS is a result of mechanical obstruction caused by the inert gas bubbles and the body's immunological response to the bubbles. Neurological DCS may present with unusual sensory/motor symptoms that may lead to paralysis. This report describes three divers who suffered severe neurological Type II DCS and underwent recompression therapy at the Naval Hyperbaric Centre in 2007. Descriptors Adult, Brain Diseases/etiology/therapy, Decompression Sickness/etiology/therapy, Diving/adverse effects, Humans, Hyperbaric Oxygenation, Male, Middle Aged Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Liow,M. H., Chong,S. J., Kang,W. L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
A systematic review of transitions between cigarette and smokeless tobacco product use in the United States	2015		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMC public health Periodical, Abbrev. BMC Public Health Pub Date Free Form 18-Mar Volume 15 Issue Start Page 258 Other Pages 015-1594-8 Notes LR: 20160223; GR: P01 HD031921/HD/NICHD NIH HHS/United States; JID: 100968562; OID: NLM: PMC4377056; 2014/07/01 [received]; 2015/02/27 [accepted]; 2015/03/18 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1471-2458; 1471-2458 Accession Number PMID: 25849604 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Review; IM DOI 10.1186/s12889-015-1594-8 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25849604 Abstract BACKGROUND: Smokeless tobacco use is becoming an increasingly important public health issue in the US and may influence cigarette smoking behavior. Systematic information on transitions between smokeless tobacco and cigarette use in the US is limited. METHODS: We conducted a systematic review of published literature on transitions between smokeless tobacco and cigarette use in the US. We searched PubMed, Web of Science and EbscoHost databases for all published articles from January 2000 to March 2014 that presented estimates of transitions in US youth and adult study populations over time between at least one of the following tobacco use states: exclusive cigarette smoking, exclusive smokeless tobacco use, dual use of both products, and use of neither product. We excluded non-English language studies, studies published before 2000, clinical trials, controlled cessation programs, and clinical studies or evaluations of smokeless tobacco cessation programs. RESULTS: The review identified six studies on US populations published since 2000 with longitudinal data on some or all of the transitions that users can undergo between smokeless tobacco and cigarette use. There was considerable heterogeneity across studies in design and tobacco use definitions. Despite these differences, the existing data indicate that switching behaviors from exclusive smoking to exclusive smokeless tobacco use are limited (adults: 0%-1.4%, adolescents: 0.8%-3.8%) but may be more common from exclusive smokeless tobacco use to exclusive smoking (adults: 0.9%-26.6%, adolescents: 16.6%-25.5%). Among adults, exclusive cigarette smoking was generally stable and consistent (79.7% to 87.6%) over follow-up across studies but less stable in adolescents (46.8%-78.7%). Exclusive smokeless tobacco use was less stable than exclusive cigarette smoking over time (adults: 59.4%-76.6%, adolescents: 26.2%-44.8%). CONCLUSION: This review provides published estimates of the proportions of adults and adolescents transitioning between tobacco use categories from the most recently available studies on longitudinal transitions between smokeless tobacco and cigarettes in the US. These data can be used to track tobacco use behaviors and evaluate their effect on public health; however, the data for these studies were generally collected more than a decade ago. Additional research including nationally representative longitudinal estimates using consistent definitions and designs, would improve understanding of current tobacco transition behaviors. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Tam,J., Day,H.R., Rostron,B.L., Apelberg,B.J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150318 PMCID PMC4377056 Editors
A Systematic Review of Smoking Cessation Interventions for Adults in Substance Abuse Treatment or Recovery	2016	Centre for Health Psychology, Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom; Thurgood.sarah@gmail.com.; Department of Addictions, UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies (UKCTAS), Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's C	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 18 Issue 5 Start Page 993 Other Pages 1001 Notes LR: 20160412; CI: (c) The Author 2015; GR: MR/K023195/1/Medical Research Council/United Kingdom; GR: British Heart Foundation/United Kingdom; GR: Cancer Research UK/United Kingdom; JID: 9815751; OID: NLM: PMC4826485; 2015/03/29 [received]; 2015/06/01 [acc Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 26069036 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/ntv127 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26069036 Abstract INTRODUCTION: The aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions for patients with substance use disorders. The secondary aim was to evaluate impact on substance use treatment outcomes. METHODS: Randomized controlled trials involving adult smokers, recently or currently receiving inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance use disorders were reviewed. Databases, grey literature, reference lists, and journals were searched for relevant studies between 1990 and August 2014. Two authors extracted data and assessed quality. The primary outcome was biochemically verified continuous abstinence from smoking at 6 or 12 months, secondary outcomes were biochemically verified 7-day point prevalence smoking abstinence (PPA) at 6 or 12 months and substance use outcomes. Heterogeneity between studies precluded pooled analyses of the data. RESULTS: Seventeen of 847 publications were included. Five studies reported significant effects on smoking cessation: (1) nicotine patches improved continuous abstinence at 6 months; (2) nicotine gum improved continuous abstinence at 12 months; (3) counseling, contingency management and relapse prevention improved continuous abstinence at 6 and 12 months; (4) cognitive behavioral therapy, plus nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), improved PPA at 6 months; and (5) a combination of bupropion, NRT, counseling and contingency management improved PPA at 6 months. Two studies showed some evidence of improved substance use outcomes with the remaining eight studies measuring substance use outcomes showing no difference. CONCLUSIONS: NRT, behavioral support, and combination approaches appear to increase smoking abstinence in those treated for substance use disorders. Higher quality studies are required to strengthen the evidence base. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher . Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Data Source Authors Thurgood,S.L., McNeill,A., Clark-Carter,D., Brose,L.S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150611 PMCID PMC4826485 Editors
A Systematic Review of Effects of Waterpipe Smoking on Cardiovascular and Respiratory Health Outcomes	2016	Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.; Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.; Professor and Schmidt Family Foundation Distinguished Professor,	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco use insights Periodical, Abbrev. Tob Use Insights Pub Date Free Form 5-Jul Volume 9 Issue Start Page 13 Other Pages 28 Notes LR: 20160713; JID: 101608659; OID: NLM: PMC4934173; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016 [ecollection]; 2016/04/05 [received]; 2016/06/01 [revised]; 2016/06/03 [accepted]; 2016/07/05 [epublish]; epublish Place of Publication New Zealand ISSN/ISBN 1179-173X; 1179-173X Accession Number PMID: 27398028 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Review DOI 10.4137/TUI.S39873 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27398028 Abstract BACKGROUND: Waterpipe smoking (WPS) is a social custom common in many Middle Eastern, North African, and Asian countries and has become increasingly popular in the US, especially among youth; however, WPS smoking may be increasing in the US adult population as well. There is a common belief among waterpipe (WP) smokers that WPS is less harmful than smoking cigarettes. Thus, this review aims to systematically explore the literature on the effects of WP tobacco smoking with a particular focus on cardiovascular and respiratory health outcomes as well as on oxidative stress, immunity, and cell cycle interference health outcomes. METHODOLOGY: We conducted a systematic review, guided by the criteria of The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, using the following online databases MEDLINE, CINAHL, ScienceDirect, PMC, and Cochrane Library. Results were summarized qualitatively. RESULTS: Forty studies met the inclusion criteria established for this review. Based on the existing evidence, several cardiovascular and respiratory physiologic health indicators and conditions have been shown to be negatively affected by WPS. In addition to the effects of nicotine and chemical toxicant exposures, WPS was significantly associated with an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and lower pulmonary function test results, as well as a number of health conditions such as lung cancer, alterations in oxidative stress, immunity, and cell cycle interference. CONCLUSION: The current literature provides evidence that WPS is associated with a number of negative health indicators and outcomes. There is need for more research related to WPS and its effects on health so that appropriate campaigns and prevention interventions can be implemented to control the epidemic increase of WPS in the US. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Haddad,L., Kelly,D.L., Weglicki,L.S., Barnett,T.E., Ferrell,A.V., Ghadban,R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160705 PMCID PMC4934173 Editors
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the risk of increasing adiposity on Barrett's esophagus	2008	Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Leeds Institute for Genetics Health and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds, Leeds, England, United Kingdom.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The American Journal of Gastroenterology Periodical, Abbrev. Am.J.Gastroenterol. Pub Date Free Form Feb Volume 103 Issue 2 Start Page 292 Other Pages 300 Notes LR: 20080530; JID: 0421030; CIN: Am J Gastroenterol. 2008 Feb;103(2):301-3. PMID: 18289199; CIN: Am J Gastroenterol. 2008 May;103(5):1316-7. PMID: 18477363; RF: 55; 2007/11/06 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 0002-9270; 0002-9270 Accession Number PMID: 17986313 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Meta-Analysis; Review; IM DOI AJG1621 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 17986313 Abstract OBJECTIVES: Esophageal adenocarcinoma and its precursor lesion, Barrett's esophagus, are increasing in incidence in western populations. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and high body mass index (BMI) are known risk factors, but it is unclear whether BMI mediates its risk on Barrett's esophagus independently. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated whether increasing BMI is associated with Barrett's esophagus as compared to general population and GERD controls. METHODS: Search strategies were conducted in MEDLINE (U.S. National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD) (1966-2005) and EMBASE (Reed Elsevier PLC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands) (1980-2005). Studies to be included were required to present "current" BMI data for consecutively recruited Barrett's esophagus patients and appropriate comparison arms with a minimum number of 30 subjects in each. RESULTS: The literature search produced 5,501 hits from which 295 papers were extracted. Only 10 studies met the criteria for inclusion. The Statistics/Data Analysis (STATA) program was used to conduct random effects meta-analyses. Nine studies comparing the BMI of the Barrett's esophagus and GERD groups produced a pooled odds ratio (OR) of 0.99 per kg/m2 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.97-1.01, I2= 52%), while the pooled estimate of three studies comparing Barrett's esophagus with general population controls was 1.02 per kg/m2 (95% CI 1.01-1.04, I2= 0%). CONCLUSIONS: Increasing adiposity is only an indirect risk factor of Barrett's esophagus through the precursor lesion of GERD. Hence, BMI status has no predictive value with respect to GERD patients and their risk of progression to Barrett's esophagus. Descriptors Adipose Tissue, Barrett Esophagus/epidemiology/etiology, Body Mass Index, Gastroesophageal Reflux/complications, Humans, Risk Factors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Cook,M. B., Greenwood,D. C., Hardie,L. J., Wild,C. P., Forman,D. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20071106 PMCID Editors
A survey of the lactic acid bacteria isolated from Serbian artisanal dairy product kajmak	2008	Faculty of Technology, Leskovac, Serbia.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of food microbiology Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Food Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form 31-Oct Volume 127 Issue 3 Start Page 305 Other Pages 311 Notes JID: 8412849; 0 (RNA, Ribosomal, 16S); 2008/05/27 [received]; 2008/07/15 [revised]; 2008/07/29 [accepted]; 2008/08/03 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 0168-1605; 0168-1605 Accession Number PMID: 18775578 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2008.07.026 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 18775578 Abstract Kajmak is an artisanal Serbian dairy product made by fermentation of milk fat. Overall, 374 bacterial isolates were collected from six kajmak samples of different ages produced in the households located in distinct regions of Serbia. In order to identify lactic acid bacteria present in chosen samples of kajmak, total 349 Gram-positive and catalase-negative isolates were analyzed. The recognition of isolates was performed by phenotypic characterization followed by molecular identification using (GTG)(5)-PCR and sequence analysis of 16S rRNA gene. Leuconostoc mesenteroides and Enterococcus faecium were the most frequently isolated species from kajmak samples. In contrast, leuconostocs and enterococci were found in BGMK3 and BGMK1 kajmak respectively, only after using enrichment technique for isolation suggesting they are present in low numbers in these kajmaks. Lactococcus lactis, Lactococcus raffinolactis and Lactococcus garvieae were also found in those samples but in lower proportion. Results showed that Lactobacillus plantarum, Lb. paracasei and Lb. kefiri were the most frequently isolated Lactobacillus species in analyzed kajmaks. Descriptors Biodiversity, Cultured Milk Products/microbiology, Food Microbiology, Genotype, Lactobacillus/classification/genetics/isolation & purification, Lactococcus/classification/genetics/isolation & purification, Leuconostoc/classification/genetics/isolation & purification, Phenotype, Phylogeny, Polymerase Chain Reaction, RNA, Ribosomal, 16S/genetics, Sequence Analysis, DNA, Species Specificity Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jokovic,N., Nikolic,M., Begovic,J., Jovcic,B., Savic,D., Topisirovic,L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20080803 PMCID Editors
A survey of soil for determination of corrosion factors. On water pipe within Tehran area	1980		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Iranian Journal of Public Health Periodical, Abbrev. IRAN.J.PUBLIC HEALTH Pub Date Free Form 1980/ Volume 9 Issue 4-Jan Start Page 11 Other Pages 19 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Iran, methodology, nonbiological model, nonhuman, soil Links Book Title Database Embase Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Razeghi,M., Behnoud,, Jamshidnia, Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
A survey of risk factors in carcinoma esophagus in the valley of Kashmir, Northern India	2011		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full J Cancer Res Ther Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 7 Issue 1 Start Page 15 Other Pages 8 Notes ID: 21546736 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Esophageal cancer has a peculiar geographical distribution and shows marked differences in incidence within a particular geographical region. Presently, as there seems little prospect of early detection of this cancer, an understanding of the etiological factors may suggest opportunities for its primary prevention. In this paper, we have tried to determine the role of diet and other life-style related factors in the etiology of cancer of esophagus. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 100 confirmed squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus patients were enrolled for the study (Group A). 100 healthy subjects were included as controls (Group B). A predesigned questionnaire dealing with the basic patient data, dietary and smoking habits etc. was distributed among the cases in both groups. The data was thoroughly analyzed to define an association with the development of cancer of esophagus. RESULTS: Group A patients included 71 males and 29 females in the age range of 40-70 years. Majority 37% were farmers, 29% house wives. Of the 72% smokers, 66% smoked hookah. 29% had positive family history. More than 90% took salt-tea at breakfast. Meat consumption was low, 44% took it weekly and 42% on monthly basis. 69% took fish yearly. Group B included 75 males and 25 females of which 35.7% were hookah smokers. CONCLUSION: Poor socio-economic status resulting in fewer intakes of fresh fruits, vegetables and fish in addition to heavy hookah smoking are suspected to be the major risk factors for the development of esophageal cancer. Descriptors Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/etiology, Esophageal Neoplasms/etiology, Esophagus/pathology, Adult, Aged, Alcohol Drinking, Case-Control Studies, Diet, Female, Fruit, Humans, Incidence, India, Life Style, Male, Meat, Middle Aged, Prognosis, Risk Factors, Smoking, Questionnaires, Vegetables Links http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0973-1482.80431 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Khan,N. A., Teli,M. A., Mohib-Ul Haq,M., Bhat,G. M., Lone,Mohd M., Afroz,F. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
A study on particles and some microbial markers in waterpipe tobacco smoke	2014	Lund University, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Division of Medical Microbiology, Solvegatan 23, SE-22362 Lund, Sweden.; Division of Ergonomics and Aerosol Technology, Lund University, P.O. Box 118, SE-221 00, Lund, Sweden.; Division of Ergonomics and	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The Science of the total environment Periodical, Abbrev. Sci.Total Environ. Pub Date Free Form 15-Nov Volume 499 Issue Start Page 107 Other Pages 113 Notes LR: 20160701; CI: Copyright (c) 2014; GR: R01 DA025659/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DA025659/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 0330500; 0 (Lipopolysaccharides); 0 (Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 7U1EE4V452 (Ca Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1879-1026; 0048-9697 Accession Number PMID: 25181042 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.08.055 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25181042 Abstract Waterpipe smoking is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Research has shown that cigarette smoke, in addition to hundreds of carcinogenic and otherwise toxic compounds, may also contain compounds of microbiological origin. In the present study we analyzed waterpipe smoke for some microbial compounds. Both of the two markers studied, viz 3-hydroxy fatty acids of bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and ergosterol of fungal biomass, were found in waterpipe tobacco, in amounts similar as previously found in cigarette tobacco, and in smoke. Waterpipe mainstream smoke contained on average 1800 pmol LPS and 84.4 ng ergosterol produced per session. An average concentration of 2.8 pmol/m(3) of LPS was found in second hand smoke during a 1-2-h waterpipe smoking session while ergosterol was not detected; corresponding concentrations from smoking five cigarettes were 22.2 pmol/m(3) of LPS and 87.5 ng/m(3) of ergosterol. This is the first time that waterpipe smoking has been shown to create a bioaerosol. In the present study we also found that waterpipe smoking generated several polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and high fraction of small ( Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier B.V Data Source Authors Markowicz,P., Londahl,J., Wierzbicka,A., Suleiman,R., Shihadeh,A., Larsson,L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140830 PMCID PMC4297659 Editors
A Study of the Use, Knowledge, and Beliefs About Cigarettes and Alternative Tobacco Products Among Students at One U.S. Medical School	2015	S. Zhou is a first-year internal medicine resident, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan. N. Van Devanter is associate professor, New York University College of Nursing, New York, New York. M. Fenstermaker is a first-year urology resi	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges Periodical, Abbrev. Acad.Med. Pub Date Free Form Dec Volume 90 Issue 12 Start Page 1713 Other Pages 1719 Notes LR: 20160330; GR: 3 P30 CA016087-33S1/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: 5 P30 ES000260-49/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States; GR: P30 CA016087/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: P30 ES000260/ES/NIEHS NIH HHS/United States; JID: 8904605; NIHMS706208; OID: NLM: Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1938-808X; 1040-2446 Accession Number PMID: 26308126 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; AIM; IM DOI 10.1097/ACM.0000000000000873 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26308126 Abstract PURPOSE: In the United States, the prevalence of the use of alternative tobacco products (ATPs) (e.g., hookahs, e-cigarettes, cigars/cigarillos) has increased sharply. As future health care providers, medical students will play a critical role in health promotion and disease prevention. This study investigated medical students' use, knowledge, and beliefs about cigarettes and ATPs. METHOD: In 2014, the authors surveyed all students enrolled at one medical school in New York City. The survey included questions about personal use of tobacco products, perceptions about the harms of ATPs and their role in disease causation, education about ATPs, and cessation training and practices related to ATPs and cigarettes. The authors compared results across medical school classes. RESULTS: Of 720 students, 431 (59.9%) completed the survey. Of those, 64 (14.7%) were current users of tobacco or smoking products, including cigarettes (17; 3.9%), ATPs (21; 4.8%), or marijuana (39; 8.9%). Many believed that ATPs contributed less than cigarettes to various diseases. Respondents received less cessation training regarding ATPs than cigarettes (P Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Zhou,S., Van Devanter,N., Fenstermaker,M., Cawkwell,P., Sherman,S., Weitzman,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4810676 Editors

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