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Prevalence and user profile of electronic cigarettes in Spain (2014)	2016	Unidad de Bioestadistica, Departamento de Ciencias Basicas, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Sant Cugat del Valles (Barcelona), Espana.; Unidad de Bioestadistica, Departamento de Ciencias Basicas, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Sant Cugat	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Gaceta sanitaria / S.E.S.P.A.S Periodical, Abbrev. Gac.Sanit. Pub Date Free Form 16-May Volume Issue Start Page Other Pages Notes LR: 20160520; CI: Copyright (c) 2016; JID: 8901623; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016/01/29 [received]; 2016/03/20 [revised]; 2016/03/22 [accepted]; aheadofprint Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1578-1283; 0213-9111 Accession Number PMID: 27198921 Language SPA SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE; ENGLISH ABSTRACT DOI S0213-9111(16)30039-5 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27198921 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To describe the prevalence and user profile of electronic cigarettes among Spanish adults and evaluate the potential dual use of these devices with combustible or conventional tobacco in 2014 in Spain. METHODS: Cross-sectional study of a representative sample of the Spanish adult (16-75 years old) population (n=1,016). A computer-assisted telephone survey was conducted in 2014. The prevalence and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) for the use of electronic cigarettes stratified by gender, age, tobacco consumption and social status were calculated. The sample was weighted and a logistic regression model adjusted to obtain the crude odds ratios (OR) adjusted by gender, age and social status. RESULTS: 10.3% (95% CI: 8.6-12.4) of the Spanish adult population stated being ever users of electronic cigarettes (2% current users, 3.2% past users and 5.1% experimental users). Among current electronic cigarette users, 57.2% also smoked combustible or conventional tobacco, 28% had never smoked and 14.8% were former smokers. The prevalence of electronic cigarette use was higher in the younger population (adjusted OR=23.8; 95% CI: 2.5-227.7) and smokers of combustible tobacco (adjusted OR=10.1; 95% CI: 5.8-17.5). CONCLUSIONS: The use of electronic cigarettes in Spain is scarce and is most prevalent among young people and tobacco smokers. Nevertheless, one out of four current electronic cigarette users have never smoked. Hence, the regulation of these devices should be reinforced to avoid a possible gateway to nicotine products among never smokers. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher SESPAS. Published by Elsevier Espana Data Source Authors Lidon-Moyano,C., Martinez-Sanchez,J.M., Fu,M., Ballbe,M., Martin-Sanchez,J.C., Fernandez,E. Original/Translated Title Prevalencia y perfil de uso del cigarrillo electronico en Espana (2014) URL Date of Electronic 20160516 PMCID Editors
Exploring Smoking Stigma, Alternative Tobacco Product Use, & Quit Attempts	2016	Postdoctoral Fellow, Stanford Prevention Research Center, Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA.; Research Scholar, Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education, University of California San Francisco, CA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Health behavior and policy review Periodical, Abbrev. Health.Behav.Policy.Rev. Pub Date Free Form 1-Jan Volume 3 Issue 1 Start Page 13 Other Pages 20 Notes LR: 20160420; GR: K99 CA187460/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 CA141661/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: T32 HL007034/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 101629363; NIHMS744351; OTO: NOTNLM; PMCR: 2017/01/01 00:00; ppublish Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 2326-4403 Accession Number PMID: 27088103 Language ENG SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE DOI 10.14485/HBPR.3.1.2 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27088103 Abstract OBJECTIVES: Investigate smoking stigma among different tobacco user types. METHODS: US adults (N=1,812) responded to an online survey, including non-smokers, smokeless tobacco users, exclusive smokers, and smokeless and cigarette "dual users". RESULTS: Dual users perceived the highest smoking stigma. Stigma was higher for smokers open to quitting by switching to smokeless. E-cigarette users (smokers) reported higher stigma than non-users. Making a past-year quit attempt was predicted by smoking stigma, and smokeless and/or e-cigarette use. CONCLUSIONS: Smoking stigma and dual use of smokeless tobacco and/or e-cigarettes with cigarettes predict quit attempts. However, smoking stigma might prevent smokers from consulting doctors and induce use of alternative tobacco products as cessation aids. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Brown-Johnson,C.G., Popova,L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4829360 Editors
Exposure to Advertisements and Electronic Cigarette Use Among US Middle and High School Students	2016	Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; and Epidemic Intelligence Service, Division of Applied Sciences, Scientific Education and Professional Development Program Office, Centers for Disease Contr	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Pediatrics Periodical, Abbrev. Pediatrics Pub Date Free Form May Volume 137 Issue 5 Start Page 10.1542/peds.2015 Other Pages 4155 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2016; JID: 0376422; 2016/01/28 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1098-4275; 0031-4005 Accession Number PMID: 27244815 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; AIM; IM DOI 10.1542/peds.2015-4155 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27244815 Abstract BACKGROUND: Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use among US students increased significantly during 2011 to 2014. We examined the association between e-cigarette advertisement exposure and current e-cigarette use among US middle school and high school students. METHODS: Data came from the 2014 National Youth Tobacco Survey (n = 22 007), a survey of students in grades 6 through 12. The association between current e-cigarette use and exposure to e-cigarette advertisements via 4 sources (Internet, newspapers/magazines, retail stores, and TV/movies) was assessed. Three advertising exposure categories were assessed: never/rarely, sometimes, and most of the time/always. Separate logistic regression models were used to measure the association, adjusting for gender, race/ethnicity, grade, and other tobacco use. RESULTS: Compared with students who reported exposure to e-cigarette advertisements never/rarely, the odds of current e-cigarette use were significantly (P Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher by the American Academy of Pediatrics Data Source Authors Singh,T., Agaku,I.T., Arrazola,R.A., Marynak,K.L., Neff,L.J., Rolle,I.T., King,B.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Psychiatric comorbidity in adolescent electronic and conventional cigarette use	2016	Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, USA; Department of Psychology, University of Southern California, USA. Electronic address: adam.leventhal@usc.edu.; Department of Family Medicine and Public Hea	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of psychiatric research Periodical, Abbrev. J.Psychiatr.Res. Pub Date Free Form Feb Volume 73 Issue Start Page 71 Other Pages 78 Notes LR: 20160204; CI: Copyright (c) 2015; GR: R01 DA033296/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01-DA033296/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 0376331; NIHMS745006; OID: NLM: NIHMS745006 [Available on 02/01/17]; OID: NLM: PMC4738156 [Available on 02/01/17]; O Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1879-1379; 0022-3956 Accession Number PMID: 26688438 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2015.11.008 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26688438 Abstract The popularity of electronic (e-) cigarettes has greatly increased recently, particularly in adolescents. However, the extent of psychiatric comorbidity with adolescent e-cigarette use and dual use of conventional (combustible) and e-cigarettes is unknown. This study characterized psychiatric comorbidity in adolescent conventional and e-cigarette use. Ninth grade students attending high schools in Los Angeles, CA (M age = 14) completed self-report measures of conventional/e-cigarette use, emotional disorders, substance use/problems, and transdiagnostic psychiatric phenotypes consistent with the NIMH-Research Domain Criteria Initiative. Outcomes were compared by lifetime use of: (1) neither conventional nor e-cigarettes (non-use; N = 2557, 77.3%); (2) e-cigarettes only (N = 412, 12.4%); (3) conventional cigarettes only (N = 152, 4.6%); and (4) conventional and e-cigarettes (dual use; N = 189, 5.6%). In comparison to adolescents who used conventional cigarettes only, e-cigarette only users reported lower levels of internalizing syndromes (depression, generalized anxiety, panic, social phobia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder) and transdiagnostic phenotypes (i.e., distress intolerance, anxiety sensitivity, rash action during negative affect). Depression, panic disorder, and anhedonia were higher in e-cigarette only vs. non-users. For several externalizing outcomes (mania, rash action during positive affect, alcohol drug use/abuse) and anhedonia, an ordered pattern was observed, whereby comorbidity was lowest in non-users, moderate in single product users (conventional or e-cigarette), and highest in dual users. These findings: (1) raise question of whether emotionally-healthier ('lower-risk') adolescents who are not interested in conventional cigarettes are being attracted to e-cigarettes; (2) indicate that research, intervention, and policy dedicated to adolescent tobacco-psychiatric comorbidity should distinguish conventional cigarette, e-cigarette, and dual use. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Leventhal,A.M., Strong,D.R., Sussman,S., Kirkpatrick,M.G., Unger,J.B., Barrington-Trimis,J.L., Audrain-McGovern,J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20151122 PMCID PMC4738156 Editors
A comparative study on aromatic profiles of strawberry vinegars obtained using different conditions in the production process	2016	Area de Nutricion y Bromatologia, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Sevilla, c/P. Garcia Gonzalez n degrees 2, E-41012 Seville, Spain; Universidad Autonoma de Chile, Chile.; Area de Nutricion y Bromatologia, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Sevilla	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Food Chemistry Periodical, Abbrev. Food Chem. Pub Date Free Form 1-Feb Volume 192 Issue Start Page 1051 Other Pages 1059 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2015; JID: 7702639; 0 (Flavoring Agents); Q40Q9N063P (Acetic Acid); OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/03/18 [received]; 2015/06/25 [revised]; 2015/07/22 [accepted]; 2015/07/23 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 0308-8146; 0308-8146 Accession Number PMID: 26304447 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.07.091 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26304447 Abstract Impact odorants in strawberry vinegars produced in different containers (glass, oak and cherry barrels) were determined by gas chromatography-olfactometry using modified frequency (MF) technique, and dynamic headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Aromatic profile of vinegar from strawberry cooked must was also studied. All strawberry vinegars retained certain impact odorants from strawberries: 3-nonen-2-one, (E,E)-2,4-decadienal, guaiacol, nerolidol, pantolactone+furaneol, eugenol, gamma-dodecalactone and phenylacetic acid. Isovaleric acid, pantolactone+furaneol, p-vinylguaiacol, phenylacetic acid and vanillin were the most important aroma-active compounds in all vinegars. The strawberry cooked must vinegar accounted for the highest number of impact odorants. Wood barrels provided more aroma complexity than glass containers. Impact odorants with grassy characteristics were predominant in vinegar from glass containers, and those with sweet and fruity characteristics in vinegars from wood barrels. Principal component analysis indicated that the production process led to differences in the impact odorants. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Ubeda,C., Callejon,R.M., Troncoso,A.M., Moreno-Rojas,J.M., Pena,F., Morales,M.L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150723 PMCID 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 magnetite suspension-based washing method for immunoassays using Escherichia coli cells with autodisplayed Z-domains	2016	Pyun, J.-C., Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, SeoulSouth Korea	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Enzyme and microbial technology Periodical, Abbrev. Enzyme Microb.Technol. Pub Date Free Form 2016/10 Volume 92 Issue Start Page 1 Other Pages 8 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1879-0909; 0141-0229 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Escherichia coli cells with autodisplayed Z-domains have been used for immunoassays of specific target analytes. In this study, a magnetite suspension was used for the washing step in immunoassays of E. coli cells with autodisplayed Z-domains. This approach enhanced the washing conditions for these immunoassays by determining (1) the optimal concentration of the magnetite suspension, (2) the capacity of the magnetite suspension-based washing method to recover E. coli cells, and (3) the level at which the activity of autodisplayed Z-domains is maintained. In immunoassays of C-reactive protein (CRP), the immunoassay incorporating the magnetite suspension-based washing method showed a sensitivity and limit of detection considerably higher than those of the conventional centrifugation-based washing method. The results indicated that immunoassays incorporating the magnetite suspension-based washing method are effective for medical diagnoses based on CRP assay. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Embase Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Kim,D.-H., Bong,J.-H., Yoo,G., Chang,S.-Y., Chang,Y.W., Kang,M.-J., Jose,J., Pyun,J.-C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Prevalence and Correlates of Tobacco and Nicotine Containing Product Use in a Sample of United States Air Force Trainees	2016		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Generic Periodical, Full Nicotine Tob Res Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form Volume 18 Issue 4 Start Page 416 Other Pages 23 Notes ID: 25895952 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract INTRODUCTION: Although there is increasing attention to the prevalence of new and emerging tobacco products in the civilian population, remarkably little is known about the current prevalence of these products in a military population. METHODS: The current investigation was designed to determine the prevalence of tobacco and nicotine containing products (TNCP) and correlates of use across multiple cohorts of trainees undergoing Technical Training in the US Air Force between April 2013 and December 2014. Chi-square test, Cochran-Armitage test for linear trend, and logistic regression models were applied to test differences and linear trends across time for TNCP use as well as correlates of use in a cross-sectional sample of 13 685 Airmen (final analytic sample). RESULTS: Over a quarter (26.9%) of Airmen reported regular use of a TNCP. The two most prevalent products were cigarettes (11.2%) and hookah (10.5%). Among correlates of use, Airmen that regularly use TNCPs were more likely to be male, younger, non-Hispanic white, and single with a high school degree or General Education Development. Hookah was the most endorsed for intentions to use, and along with e-cigarettes, had the lowest perception of harm. While prevalence of most products remained constant across entering cohorts, the prevalence of e-cigarettes showed significant linear increase. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of TNCP use is high across cohorts of Airmen. Remarkably high estimates of future intentions to use and low perceptions of harm for emerging products suggest that intervention efforts should be directed at multiple forms of TNCP use to address this important public health issue. Descriptors Links http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntv090 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Little,Melissa A., Derefinko,Karen J., Bursac,Zoran, Ebbert,Jon O., Colvin,Lauren, Talcott,Gerald W., Hryshko-Mullen, Ann, Richey,Phyllis A., Klesges,Robert C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Hookah smoking behavior initiation in the context of Millennials	2016		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Public health Periodical, Abbrev. Public Health Pub Date Free Form Volume 137 Issue Start Page 124 Other Pages 30 Notes ID: 27003670 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract OBJECTIVES: This study aims to examine current hookah users' perceptions, attitudes, and normative beliefs regarding hookah smoking to further elucidate the rise in hookah smoking prevalence among young adults (aged 18-24 years) and reveal why hookah smoking is perceived as less harmful than other forms of tobacco consumption. STUDY DESIGN: Qualitative. METHODS: Data from six focus group interviews with hookah smokers aged between 18 and 24 years were analyzed using a grounded theory approach. Focus groups were evenly split between frequent and infrequent hookah users, and were predominantly composed of college students, with two groups of hookah users consisting of 18-24 year olds of non-student status. RESULTS: Hookah users shared a much larger set of positive hookah smoking behavioral beliefs as opposed to negative behavioral beliefs. Generational traits served as the overarching commonality among the behavior performance initiation determinants observed. The most notable generational trends observed were within the cultural category, which included the following millennial characteristics: autonomy, personalization, novelty appeal, convenience, globally oriented, entertainment, collaboration, health conscious, and valuing their social network. CONCLUSIONS: Millennial hookah users revealed mindfulness regarding both potential negative and positive reasons stemming from continued hookah use; however, behavioral beliefs were primarily fixated on the perception that hookah smoking was a healthier alternative to cigarette smoking. Future implications for this study's findings include generating more positive ways to express these traits for young adults; policy implications include raising hookah bar age limits, implementing indoor smoking restrictions, and limiting the ease of accessibility for purchasing hookah supplies. Descriptors Links http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2016.02.013 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors CastaÃ±eda, G, Barnett,T E., Soule,E K., Young,M E. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Chronic Exposure to Water-Pipe Smoke Induces Alveolar Enlargement, DNA Damage and Impairment of Lung Function	2016		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Cell Physiol Biochem Periodical, Abbrev. Cell.Physiol.Biochem. Pub Date Free Form Volume 38 Issue 3 Start Page 982 Other Pages 92 Notes ID: 26938718 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract BACKGROUND/AIM: Epidemiological evidence indicates that water-pipe smoking (WPS) adversely affects the respiratory system. However, the mechanisms underlying its effects are not well understood. Recent experimental studies reported the occurrence of lung inflammation and oxidative stress following acute and subacute exposure to WPS. Here, we wanted to verify the extent of inflammation and oxidative stress in mice chronically-exposed to WPS and to evaluate, for the first time, its effect on alveolar injury and DNA damage and their association with impairment of lung function. METHODS: Mice were nose-only exposed to mainstream WPS (30 min/day; 5 days/week for 6 consecutive months). Control mice were exposed using the same protocol to atmospheric air only. At the end of the exposure period, several respiratory parameters were assessed. RESULTS: In bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, WPS increased neutrophil and lymphocyte numbers, lactate dehydrogenase, myeloperoxidase and matrix metallopeptidase 9 activities, as well as several proinflammatory cytokines. In lung tissue, lipid peroxidation, reactive oxygen species, superoxide dismutase activity and reduced glutathione were all increased by WPS exposure. Along with oxidative stress, WPS exposure significantly increased lung DNA damage index. Histologically the lungs of WPS-exposed mice had foci of mixed inflammatory cells infiltration in the interalveolar interstitium which consisted of neutrophils, lymphocytes and macrophages. Interestingly, we found dilated alveolar spaces and alveolar ducts with damaged interalveolar septae, and impairment of lung function following WPS exposure. CONCLUSION: We show the persistence of lung inflammation and oxidative stress in mice chronically-exposed to WPS and demonstrate, for the first time, the occurrence of DNA damage and enlargement of alveolar spaces and ducts associated with impairment of lung function. Our findings provide novel mechanistic elucidation for the long-term effects of WPS on the respiratory system. Descriptors Links http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000443050 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Nemmar,Abderrahim, Al-Salam, Suhail, Yuvaraju,Priya, Beegam,Sumaya, Yasin,Javed, Ali,Badreldin H. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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