Parkinson's Disease - news item 1 of 31
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Parkinson's Disease Dementia
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Recently an astute reader of our Alzheimer's site here at About.com pointed out that an article published a few years ago called Parkinsons Disease Dementia was actually about Parkinson's disease itself as opposed to the dementia that often accompanies it. It turns out the reader was absolutely right, so I...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 2 of 31
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The Role of Dopamine Agonists in the Treatment of Depression in Patients with Parkinsons Disease: A Systematic Review
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(Source: Drugs)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Thu, 17 Feb 2011 3:50:40 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 3 of 31
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Does attendance at a multidisciplinary outpatient rehabilitation program for people with Parkinsons disease produce quantitative short term
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A systematic review was conducted of the evidence for the effectiveness of the outcomes from treatment by multidisciplinary outpatient rehabilitation programs which were provided by more than one allied health or nursing discipline for people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD). (Source: Neurological Conditions Specialist Library)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Thu, 3 Feb 2011 1:51:40 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 4 of 31
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The effect of onset age on the clinical features of Parkinsons disease
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Many clinicians view age at onset as an important determinant of clinical phenotype in Parkinson's disease (PD) and this has been reinforced by the identification of Mendelian genes that account for some cases of younger onset PD. (Source: Neurological Conditions Specialist Library)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Thu, 3 Feb 2011 1:51:09 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 5 of 31
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Differentiating vascular parkinsonism from idiopathic Parkinsons disease - a systematic review
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Vascular parkinsonism (VP) remains a loose constellation of various clinical features. We systematically reviewed studies comparing clinical, neuroimaging and other investigations that might distinguish VP from idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD). (Source: Neurological Conditions Specialist Library)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Thu, 3 Feb 2011 1:48:28 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 6 of 31
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Dysautonomia rating scales in Parkinsons disease - sialorrhea dysphagia and constipation - critique and recommendations
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The Movement Disorders Society commissioned a task force to assess available clinical rating scales, critique their clinimetric properties, and make recommendations regarding their clinical utility. (Source: Neurological Conditions Specialist Library) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Thu, 3 Feb 2011 1:47:26 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 7 of 31
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Task force report on scales to assess dyskinesia in Parkinsons disease - critique and recommendations
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The Movement Disorders Society commissioned a task force to assess available clinical rating scales, critique their clinimetric properties, and make recommendations regarding their clinical utility. (Source: Neurological Conditions Specialist Library)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Thu, 3 Feb 2011 1:46:35 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 8 of 31
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Cost Effectiveness of Rasagiline and Pramipexole as Treatment Strategies in Early Parkinsons Disease in the UK Setting:: An Economic Markov Model Evaluation
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(Source: Drugs)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Wed, 2 Feb 2011 3:14:57 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 9 of 31
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Caffeine exposure and the risk of Parkinsons disease - a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
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The authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of published epidemiological studies to better estimate the effect of caffeine exposure on the incidence of PD. (Source: Neurological Conditions Specialist Library)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Tue, 18 Jan 2011 4:07:05 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 10 of 31
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Systematic review of apomorphine infusion levodopa infusion and deep brain stimulation in advanced Parkinsons disease
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The authors concluded that levodopa infusion and deep brain stimulation demonstrated significant functional benefits, with associated improvements in patient-rated quality of life. (Source: Neurological Conditions Specialist Library)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Wed, 15 Dec 2010 3:09:06 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 11 of 31
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Cost-effectiveness of 123I-FP-CIT SPECT in the differential diagnosis of essential tremor and Parkinsons disease in Italy
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This study examined the cost-effectiveness of single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) using [iodine-123]N-?-fluoropropyl-2ß-carbomethoxy-3ß-(4-iodophenyl)tropane (123I-FP-CIT) versus clinical judgement alone for differentiating between an essential tremor and Parkinson's disease. (Source: Neurological Conditions Specialist Library) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Wed, 15 Dec 2010 2:49:18 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 12 of 31
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The Association between Adherence to LevodopaCarbidopaEntacapone Therapy and Healthcare Utilization and Costs among Patients with Parkinsons Disease: A Retrospective Claims-Based Analysis
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(Source: CNS Drugs)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Wed, 8 Dec 2010 5:39:56 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 13 of 31
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Use various methods to manage the nonmotor adverse effects of dopamine receptor agonists in Parkinsons disease
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(Source: Drugs)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Fri, 12 Nov 2010 3:36:09 am
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 14 of 31
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Parkinsons Disease Oxford Neurology Library
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(Source: European Journal of Neurology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Tue, 19 Oct 2010 1:35:32 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 15 of 31
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Dopamine Receptor Agonists for the Treatment of Early or Advanced Parkinsons Disease
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(Source: CNS Drugs)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:11:18 am
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 16 of 31
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A number of levodopa-based strategies may improve the management of motor complications in Parkinsons disease
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(Source: Drugs) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Fri, 1 Oct 2010 12:54:22 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 17 of 31
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Review: Levodopa-induced dyskinesias in patients with Parkinson's disease
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Source: Lancet Neurology Area: News The Lancet Neurology has featured a review on levodopa-induced dyskinesias in patients with Parkinson's disease. The review discusses recent preclinical findings from rodent and primate models of levodopa-induced dyskinesia, as well as recent clinical data from patients with Parkinsons disease, focusing on dopaminergic and non-dopaminergic...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:00:00 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 18 of 31
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New Direction in Search for Parkinsons Drugs
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A University of Kentucky researcher is exploring a new direction in the search for drugs to treat Parkinsons disease, and his research has garnered significant support from the pharmaceutical industry. Luke Bradley, assistant professor of anatomy and neurobiology in the UK College of Medicine, received a prestigious New Starter award...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Mon, 20 Sep 2010 9:55:03 am
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 19 of 31
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Role of Pramipexole in the Management of Parkinsons Disease
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(Source: CNS Drugs)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Fri, 17 Sep 2010 5:38:10 am
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 20 of 31
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Treatment of Advanced Parkinsons Disease in the United States: A Cost-Utility Model
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(Source: Clinical Drug Investigation)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Thu, 9 Sep 2010 4:46:32 am
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 21 of 31
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Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors (AChEI's) for the treatment of visual hallucinations in schizophrenia: A case report.
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Conclusions: This case is the first to illustrate this novel use of an AchEI in the targeted treatment of visual hallucinations in a patient with Schizophrenia. Targeted therapy of this kind can be considered in challenging cases although more evidence is required in this field. (Source: BMC Psychiatry - Latest...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Mon, 6 Sep 2010 10:00:00 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 22 of 31
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L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia in Parkinson's disease: a drug discovery perspective.
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Authors: Buck K, Ferger B L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia is a debilitating, treatment-limiting adverse effect that eventually occurs in the majority of Parkinsons disease patients. This review describes the strategy of biological testing, focusing on in vivo proof-of-concept animal models. We distinguish between symptomatic efficacy markers in predictive preclinical in vivo models...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:00:00 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 23 of 31
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The neuroprotective effect of talipexole from paraquat-induced cell death in dopaminergic neuronal cells.
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Authors: Gómez-Sánchez R, Pedro JM, Niso-Santano M, Soler G, Fuentes JM, González-Polo RA Talipexole is a non-ergot dopamine (DA) agonist that has been used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. In the present study, we examined the effect of talipexole on paraquat (PQ)-induced N27 cell death and the intracellular pathways...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:00:00 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 24 of 31
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Monitoring swallowing with surface electromyography
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CONCLUSION: sEMG can be used as method for evaluating and monitoring the swallowing pattern of citizens with no disease and with PD. (Source: Revista CEFAC)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Sat, 17 Jul 2010 6:18:13 am
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 25 of 31
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Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of adjuvant treatment to levodopa therapy in Parkinsons disease patients with motor complications
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The meta analysis aims to assess more reliably the benefits and risks of the three classes of drugs currently used as adjuvant treatment to levodopa in parkinsons disease patients suffering from motor complications (Source: NLH Later Life Specialist Library Newsfeed)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Tue, 13 Jul 2010 3:47:52 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 26 of 31
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Microglia: Proliferation and activation driven by the P2X7 receptor.
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Authors: Monif M, Burnstock G, Williams DA Microglial activation is associated with the pathogenesis and progression of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinsons' disease, prion disease, multiple sclerosis, and ischemic and traumatic brain injury. The molecular mechanism of microglial activation is largely unknown. The expression of the purinergic, P2X7...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:00:00 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 27 of 31
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Reversal of fortune for Parkinsons disease transplant treatment
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Researchers funded by MRC and Imperial College London have overcome a major obstacle in development of transplant treatment which could relieve symptoms of ParkinsonÂ's disease. (Source: Medical Research Council Press Releases)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:00:00 am
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 28 of 31
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Some complementary therapies have possible effects on the motor symptoms of Parkinsons disease
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(Source: Drugs)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Tue, 8 Jun 2010 12:09:05 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 29 of 31
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Occupational therapy for people with Parkinsons disease - best practice guidelines
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Published May 2010 Aims: These guidelines draw upon relevant knowledge and evidence to describe and inform best practice occupational therapy for people with Parkinson’s. They have been written as an accessible ‘pick up and use’ guide which includes practical examples of interventions. (Source: Neurological Conditions Specialist Library)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Fri, 28 May 2010 3:51:55 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 30 of 31
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Clinical Review and Treatment of Select Adverse Effects of Dopamine Receptor Agonists in Parkinsons Disease
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(Source: Drugs)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Sun, 4 Apr 2010 12:23:42 pm
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Parkinson's Disease - news item 31 of 31
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Pramipexole Extended Release: In Parkinsons Disease
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(Source: CNS Drugs) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Parkinson's Disease Sat, 20 Mar 2010 1:39:33 pm
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