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To evaluate the long-term outcome of radiation therapy in eyes with exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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PMID: 21882584
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The mean age was 36 years (range: 13 to 63 years). CCH was subfoveal in 37.5% of the eyes and exudative retinal detachment was evident in all eyes. The tumor dimensions included thickness (median: 4.05 mm; range: 2.2 to 9.1 mm), horizontal diameter (median: 11 mm; range: 6 to 17.7 mm), and vertical d...
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PMID: 21751767
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The primary aim of this pilot observational study was to assess the reduction in wound depth and area achieved with a new negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system in diabetic patients with foot ulcers and post-amputation wounds. Secondary aims were to assess pain levels, extent of exudate remov...
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PMID: 21135798
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Comprehensive in vivo biodegradability and biocompatibility of unmodified and Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) peptide-modified PEG/sebacic acid-based hydrogels were evaluated and compared to the control material poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) using a cage implantation system, as well as direct...
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PMID: 20574982
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Resorbable subcuticular staples are a new way to close surgical wounds and have not been reported in the orthopedic literature. This randomized, controlled study compared a resorbable subcuticular staple system with stainless steel wound stapling in patients undergoing unilateral primary total hip a...
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PMID: 20839703
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Chronic otitis media (COM), e.g. "glue" ear is characterized by middle ear effusion and conductive hearing loss. Although mucous glycoproteins (mucins), which contribute to increased effusion viscosity, have been analyzed in ear tissue specimens, no studies have been reported that characterize the m...
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PMID: 20531251
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We present a case of UT after right nephroureterectomy for urothelial carcinoma, in which the pleural fluid presented characteristics of exudate. The diagnosis of UT was confirmed with the finding of a pleural/serum creatinine ratio above one and after demonstrating the presence of a postsurgical ur...
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PMID: 20689489
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The incidence rate of pressure ulcers in the USA ranges from 0.4% to 38% in acute care settings and from 2.2% to 23.9% in long-term care settings, and their treatment costs are in the billions of dollars yearly. The proteome of wound fluid may contain early indicators or biomarkers associated with h...
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PMID: 20492013
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The aim of this paper was to provide a literature synthesis on current wound care practices for the management of chronic wounds in palliative care and end-of-life patients, focusing on the control of wound-related symptoms for comfort and improved quality of life. These wounds included pressure ulc...
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PMID: 20528993
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The classical pleural fluid criteria associated with a poor outcome without drainage are a pleural pH below 7.20, glucose below 60 mg/dl or a positive culture. Promising new biomarkers, in descending order of their likelihood ratios for detecting nonpurulent CPPE, include tumor necrosis factor-alpha...
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PMID: 20224408
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Several potential biomarkers of tuberculous pleurisy have been evaluated, but none have been found to be clearly superior to pleural fluid level of ADA or IFN-gamma. The majority of recent studies confirm the high diagnostic utility of pleural fluid ADA and IFN-gamma measurement; hence, these marker...
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PMID: 20473171
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There was a strong correlation between ELM status and VA (r = -0.75, P < .001), and that was higher than that of the IS/OS (r = -0.69, P < .001). Multivariate analysis showed that ELM status is the most important factor for VA. Other parameters that correlated with VA included age, status of the int...
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PMID: 20609705
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Approximately 51% of total bacteria in the wound exudate with identical colony morphotype were resistant to 100 microg/ml of ampicillin. A single colony from this population also demonstrated resistance to 50 microg/ml of kanamycin on kanamycin-supplemented agar. Further antimicrobial sensitivity te...
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PMID: 20616773
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We report a rare case of multicentric Castleman's disease that presented with ophthalmic involvement, along with a review of the literature. A 63-year-old male presented with decreased visual acuity in both eyes. Both eyes had serous elevations of the retinas with shifting subretinal fluid and annul...
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PMID: 20532148
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Although levels of pleural fluid BNP have a statistically significant correlation with those of NT-proBNP, this relationship only explains 32% of the variance in NT-proBNP levels. Furthermore, when compared with BNP, NT-proBNP is a more accurate diagnostic aid in the evaluation of pleural effusions...
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PMID: 20139229
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Group B had significant increases in the mean total cholesterol (TC) (p=0.0194) and mean low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (p=0.0147) after at least 6 months of follow-up compared with group A. The final mean BCVA was significantly (p=0.0189) higher in group A than group B. A separate within...
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PMID: 20508046
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G S Scotland,
P McNamee,
A D Fleming,
K A Goatman,
S Philip,
G J Prescott,
P F Sharp,
G J Williams,
W Wykes,
G P Leese,
J A Olson and
Scottish Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network
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Algorithm (b) is more cost-effective than the algorithm based on quality assessment and MA/DH detection. With respect to the value of introducing automated detection systems into screening programmes, automated grading operates within the recommended national standards in Scotland and is likely to b...
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PMID: 19965826
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Alan D Fleming,
Keith A Goatman,
Sam Philip,
Graeme J Williams,
Gordon J Prescott,
Graham S Scotland,
Paul McNamee,
Graham P Leese,
William N Wykes,
Peter F Sharp,
John A Olson and
Scottish Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network
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Introduction of algorithms for exudates and haemorrhages resulted in a statistically significant increase in the sensitivity for detection of observable/referable retinopathy from 94.9% (95% CI 93.5 to 96.0) to 96.6% (95.4 to 97.4) without affecting manual grading workload. CONCLUSION: Automated det...
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PMID: 19661069
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Roberto Christ Vianna Santos,
Adroaldo Lunardelli,
Eduardo Caberlon,
Carolina Maria Alves Bastos,
Fernanda Bordignon Nunes,
Melissa Guerra Simões Pires,
Vanderlei Biolchi,
Elisiane Lozza Paul,
Francesco Breno Campolongo Vieira,
Alzira Resende do Carmo Aquino,
Elio Corseuil and
Jarbas Rodrigues de Oliveira
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We used an acute inflammation model of injury, injection of carrageenan into the pleural cavity of rats. The rats were treated intraperitoneally with the aqueous extract of U. dermestoides 8 and 16 mg/kg. The exudate volume, protein concentration, polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) and total leukoc...
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PMID: 20020191
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A novel Norrin missense mutation, p.Arg41Thr, was identified in two apparently unrelated families with ND. Haplotype analysis demonstrated that affected males in these two families shared the same ND-linked haplotype, suggesting a common origin for this novel mutation. The previously reported p.Arg1...
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PMID: 20491809
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BACKGROUND: Peripheral exudative hemorrhagic chorioretinopathy (PEHCR) is a rare condition characterized by either subretinal exudates or subretinal hemorrhage outside the macula. The objective of this case report is to describe PEHCR lesions in Korean patients. CASES: Five eyes of four patients are...
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PMID: 20577857
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Absorbency values for the cavity foam dressings tested ranged from 11 to 16 grams per 10cm(2) sample under the specified test conditions. The increase in dressing volume ranged from 71% to 206%, although this did not always correlate directly with absorbency values. Foam-film dressing tests revealed...
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PMID: 20505592
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Of 8 patients with acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy evaluated by the uveitis service at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary between 2003 and 2008, 4 eyes of 3 patients presented with macular subretinal fluid. Confirmatory optical coherence tomography was performed in two pati...
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PMID: 19996817
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We report a rare case of myiasis caused simultaneously by three dipterous species. A 54 yr-old indigent patient was admitted to Andaraí Hospital with painful eruptions on the scalp. The parieto-occipital sulcus showed two lesions caused by scratching associated with deep, odoriferous and exudative...
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PMID: 20496599
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BACKGROUND: Cell-free DNA is observed to be more in exudative pleural effusions. Based on this fact development of a clinical chemistry test for classification of pleural effusion will require DNA extraction followed by PCR amplification and electrophoresis. These procedures may not be cost effectiv...
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PMID: 20138858
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AIM To evaluate the role of intravitreal Triamcinolone (TA) in the early management of Coats disease. METHODS Retrospective, interventional case series. RESULTS 15 consecutive cases with Coats disease were managed with 4 mg/0.1 ml intravitreal TA injection on presentation and were followed for a min...
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PMID: 19955197
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In biological development, the generation of shape is preceded by the spatial localization of growth factors. Localization, and how it is maintained or changed during the process of growth, determines the shapes produced. Mathematical models have been developed to investigate the chemical, mechanica...
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PMID: 20298237
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We present the case of an 81-year-old man with a right-side transudative chylothorax associated with congestive heart failure and sclerosing mesenteritis. We discuss potential mechanisms....
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PMID: 20406516
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Our study suggests that bedside sonography is useful in differentiating joint effusions from soft tissue abnormalities and directing appropriate therapy....
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PMID: 20375371
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Forty-seven patients were identified with adequate imaging and posttreatment follow-up. Average age at presentation was 38 years (4-82 years). Average follow-up was 4.9 years (0-17 years). Macular fibrosis was identified in 11 patients (23%). At presentation, the average logarithm of the minimum ang...
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PMID: 20419849
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We hypothesized that the most abundant compounds within the slime gland exudate have a stabilizing effect on the mucin vesicles. To test this hypothesis, we measured the chemical composition of the fluid component of hagfish slime exudate and conducted functional assays with these solutes to test th...
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PMID: 20228345
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Placement of an encircling scleral buckle may be an effective method to manage both PSRDCR with OLBs posterior to the equator and primary RRDs. The procedure is associated with comparable visual acuity and anatomic outcomes for both types of retinal detachment....
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PMID: 20379303
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The terms uveal effusion, choroidal effusion, ciliochoroidal effusion, ciliochoroidal detachment, and choroidal detachment have been used interchangeably in the literature. These labels all describe an abnormal collection of fluid that expands the suprachoroidal space, producing inte...
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PMID: 20159229
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We present pilot data on the effects of using linen dressing treatment on its own or in combination with oil emulsion and/or seedcake extract on chronic wound healing. After a 12-week study, we concluded that an application of a modified flax-dressing (linen) bandage might yield a more rapid rate of...
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PMID: 20419874
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We believe that, as the technology quickly improves, ductoscopy will become more widely accepted and applied for breast disorders, not only as a diagnostic tool but also as a privileged therapeutic option for certain pathologies....
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PMID: 20012502
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PMID: 20004743
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Exudate is a product of the normal wound healing process. It is usually clear or amber coloured but variations in the colour, consistency, odour and amount can indicate disruption to the normal healing process. Certain types of chronic wound commonly seen in the community can be associated with the...
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PMID: 20220633
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The aim of this article was to critically examine the case for using film dressings with a particular emphasis on two dressing manufactured by Paul Hartmann Ltd: Hydrofilm and Hydrofilm Plus. The authors undertook a review of the current published evidence and present four case studies where Hydrofi...
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PMID: 20220638
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70% of the ulcers were showed healthy edge or lower exudates after 30 days of treatment (Day 0 n=8 vs Day 30 n=28 p<0.05). Good evolutions of clinical variables were recorded through the study. Fibrin tissues upper 60% of the ulcer area were recorded in 17 cases at day 0 versus 2 cases in day 30 (p<...
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PMID: 20429204
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RNFL thickness in the eyes with exudative AMD did not differ significantly from the fellow eyes. There was also no association between the lesion size and the peripapillary RNFL thickness. CONCLUSION: There is no relationship between exudative AMD and peripapillary RNFL thickness in Japanese patient...
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PMID: 19882162
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The galactographic findings were classified as follows: GICS 2: 25.8% (16/62); GICS 3: 30.6% (19/62); GICS 4: 25.8% (16/62); and GICS 5: 17.7% (11/62). A good correlation was observed between histological diagnosis and GICS categories (P < 0.05). All the cases diagnosed with carcinoma (n = 11) were...
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PMID: 20001473
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We discuss a rational diagnostic approach on the basis of 2 patients with bloody nipple discharge at the age of 8 and 9 months which resolved spontaneously without treatment after 3 and 6 months, respectively.
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PMID: 20166010
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There is a peak concentration of inflammatory cytokines in the first 6 hours after transplantation, probably reflecting the effects of surgical manipulation. The decrease observed from postoperative day 1 and thereafter suggests the action of the immunosuppression agents and a temporal reduction in...
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PMID: 20304185
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PPV can improve visual acuity in the eyes with VH secondary to AMD, although effectiveness is limited. Medical practitioners should be cautious of the visual prognosis, especially in the cases in which the fellow eye has exudative AMD.
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PMID: 20103057
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We report a new case of neonatal suppurative parotitis in a 3-week-old boy. The patient was diagnosed on the basis of parotid swelling, a purulent exudate from a Stensen duct, and the growth of pathogenic bacteria in culture. He responded well to 9 days of intravenous antibiotic therapy. We also dis...
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PMID: 20155680
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In the treatment group, two ulcers markedly decreased in size after 3-4 weeks of US treatment, one ulcer decreased in size soon after initiation of treatment and one ulcer showed no clear reduction in size. The volume of exudate was greater in period B than A in two ulcers that reduced markedly in s...
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PMID: 20216490
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Baseline VA was an important prognostic factor correlating with final VA at the end of the study. Retinal thickness measured by OCT showed a correlation to VA at the time of examination but not with the final results.. The volume of subretinal fluid (SRFV) however, correlated significantly with VA a...
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PMID: 19575206
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Capsular block syndrome (CBS) is a complication of uncomplicated cataract surgery. Depending on etiology and the time of onset CBS can be subdivide into three types. The cases of 4 patients with CBS type III who presented with a milky fluid in the space between the posterior surface...
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PMID: 19756643
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Clinical morphological investigations were carried out in a flock of 22,000 Ross 308 broiler chickens at the age of 38 days that experienced a sudden increase in mortality rates. Morbidity and mortality rates were followed and gross anatomical examination of 150 bodies (7%) of all 1541 dead chickens...
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PMID: 20390530
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The effect of exogenous Gal-1 on cellular response and adhesion molecule expression was investigated in a classical model of acute inflammation induced by zymosan. C57BL6 mice, treated or not with human recombinant (hr) Gal-1, received i.p. injection of zymosan and peritoneal exudate...
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PMID: 21228929
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To evaluate ranibizumab for exudative age-related macular degeneration previously treated with pegaptanib, bevacizumab, or both.
This was a retrospective, interventional case series of patients with exudative age-related macular degeneration who were treated with rani...
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PMID: 20307035
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Immobilized aluminum gallium nitride (AlGaN)/GaN high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) have shown great potential in the areas of pH, chloride ion, and glucose detection in exhaled breath condensate (EBC). HEMT sensors can be integrated into a wireless data transmission system that allows for r...
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PMID: 20167182
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