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Doug Bremner - EzineArticles.com Expert Author  

J. Douglas Bremner, M.D., is Professor of Psychiatry and Radiology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and author of 'Before You Take That Pill: Why The Drug Industry May Be Bad For Your Health'. Dr. Bremner’s research has used neuroimaging and neurobiology measures to study the neural correlates and neurobiology of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to combat and childhood abuse, as well as the related areas of depression and other ... [More]

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  • Acne Medication and Birth Defects - A Secret History
    [Health-and-Fitness:Acne] Some acne medications are associated with severe birth defects. It has taken many years for these medications to be properly managed and for patients to be properly educated about their potentially severe consequence, including birth defects.


  • Medication Treatment to Stop Smoking
    [Health-and-Fitness:Quit-Smoking] Stopping smoking is good for health, and all smokers have tried at some time or another. It's bad enough when you go through nicotine withdrawal and get batty, but it can be even worse if your stop smoking medication drives you bananas.


  • Should We Be Giving Antipsychotic Medications to Children?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] The number of children medicated with antipsychotic medications in the US is expanding rapidly. And yet most of these kids don't meet an approved indication for antipsychotic drug treatment. What is going on here?


  • Are Platelet Inhibiting Prescription Drugs Used for Heart Attack Prevention Helpful?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Prescription medications like Plavix (clopidogrel) have been developed for the prevention of heart attacks, but are they really better than aspirin, which is much cheaper? And are there any hidden side effects of these drugs?


  • Should I Take a Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] We all should be taking a daily aspirin to prevent a heart attack, right? Actually what most people don't know is that the risk of having a stomach bleed that can be potentially life threatening outweighs the benefits of aspirin in preventing heart attacks in people without a history of heart disease, making the benefits of aspirin... well... not beneficial.


  • Herbs and Supplements For the Promotion of Sleep - What is the Evidence?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] We'd rather not take prescription medications for insomnia because we are worried about addiction and side effects. But have natural herbs and supplements been shown to work, and are they safe?


  • Corticosteroids for the Treatment of Arthritis
    [Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] Corticosteroid injections are used for the treatment of severe arthritis. But are they safe? Learn more about the risks and benefits of this possible treatment of arthritis.


  • How America Lost Control of the Regulation of Prescription Medications
    [Health-and-Fitness:Medicine] It used to take as long as three years for the FDA to approve a drug, and many Americans with life threatening illnesses live AIDS were understandably upset about that. However, a solution in the form of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) of 1992, which stipulated that drug companies pay for the costs of running the FDA, was like letting the fox into the hen house.


  • Ladies, Should You Get Your Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Checked?
    [Womens-Interests] You may be wondering if you should get your bone mineral density (BMD) checked. But is that going to lead to you being on a prescription med that could cause more harm than good? And do you really want that?


  • Malaria Drugs Can Drive You Nuts
    [Health-and-Fitness:Medicine] You're getting ready for your trip to Africa. But before you take your malaria prophylaxis drug, make sure that it won't drive you nuts in the process.


  • Quinolone Antibiotic Medications Have Some Nasty Side Effects
    [Health-and-Fitness:Medicine] Doctors are quick to whip out a prescription for cipro and the other quinolone antibiotics. But buyer beware, these drugs can have some nasty side effects. And cheaper and safer antibiotics that have been around for a while might work just as well.


  • Changes in Diet and Exercise Better Than Prescription Drugs for Preventing Heart Attack Recurrence
    [Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Cholesterol lowering medications can slash the risk of recurrent heart attack if you have a history of heart disease. But did you know that changing your diet and exercise patterns are twice as good as medication for preventing a recurrent heart attack?


  • Fish Oil In the Prevention of Heart Disease
    [Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Fish oil has been promoted for the prevention of heart attacks based on the high concentrations of omega 3 fatty acids. But is there any evidence of true benefit?


  • Natural Remedies For The Prevention Of Heart Disease - Is There Any Evidence of Benefit?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] A number of herbs and supplements are promoted for the prevention of heart attacks. But is there any scientific evidence that they are effective? This article reviews studies of herbs and supplements.


  • Treat ADHD by Changing Your Child's Diet - Cut Out Artificial Food Colors and Additives
    [Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] If you have a child with ADHD you may be pulling your hair out trying to keep them on task and not fall behind in school. You may think you have tried everything, but did you know that by reducing artificial food colors and additives in the diet you can reduce your child's hyperactivity?


  • Do We Really Need to Take Vitamins for Our Health?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] You don't eat on a regular basis, you're afraid that you aren't getting enough nutrients. But do you really need to take supplemental vitamins on a daily basis?


  • Vitamin A Supplementation Increases the Risk of Osteoporosis and Fractures
    [Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] We've all been told to take more vitamins. But are there hidden risks? Most people don't know that vitamin A in excess amounts leads to an increase in osteoporotic fractures, which led European countries to ban vitamin fortified cereals from the US.


  • Should I Take Testosterone to Boost My Libido?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] A decrease in libido can occur with aging or certain medical conditions. Could this be due to a decrease in testosterone, and could this be helped by testosterone supplementation? Decreases in testosterone can affect libido in both men and women.


  • Do We Really Need Eight Hours of Sleep? And a Pill To Help Us Get That?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] If we don't get our full eight hours of uninterrupted sleep we think there is something wrong with us. And maybe we need a pill to help us out. But is that really true? The true facts about sleep may not be what you think they are.


  • Cognitive Therapy for Insomnia - It Really Works!
    [Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] Many of us suffer from insomnia, and we have a tendency to reach for sleeping pills to help us out. But did you know that cognitive therapies work better, and the effects are longer lasting? Learn more about the basic principles that underlie these kind of treatments.


  • Medication Treatment of Insomnia - Do the Risks Outweigh the Benefits?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] You may have read some of the scary stories about sleep walking and worse with Ambien and some of the other sleep medications. Is taking one of these medications right for you?


  • Herbs and Supplements for the Treatment of Depression - Do They Work and Are They Safe?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Depression] Prescription medications for depression have side effects and it isn't clear that they work all that effectively. How about natural remedies? Do the work and is there anything I need to worry about when taking them?


  • Is It Safe to Give Antipsychotic Drugs to the Elderly?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Antipsychotic drugs are increasingly being prescribed for elderly people with agitation or dementia problems. But are these drugs safe? In some cases antipsychotics may be associated with an increased risk of death in the elderly.


  • Make Changes in Your Diet and Lifestyle to Prevent or Treat Diabetes
    [Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] Diabetes is a growing epidemic in this country. And yet what most people don't realize is that they can prevent and treat diabetes with simple changes in their life routines. And prescription medications are not necessarily required.


  • Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) in the Treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy
    [Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] Do alternative medicine treatments like alpha lipoic acid (ALA) help diabetes complications like diabetic neuropathy? Learn more about the risks and benefits.


  • A Growing Market for Diabetes
    [Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] Diabetes is affecting more people around the world. Why is this disease, that was so rare one hundred years ago, affecting more and more people?


  • Natural Methods for Prevention of Osteoporosis
    [Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Women are being pushed to get screened and treated for osteoporosis or prevention of osteoporosis. But prescription medications for osteoporosis prevention have hidden dangers. Before you rush to get screened and treated you should consider natural methods for osteoporosis prevention that don't have hidden side effects.


  • Are There Alternatives to Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis Prevention?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Many women are discouraged by the bone pain and other side effects recently reported with bisphosphonate medications like fosamax, actonel and boniva for the prevention of osteoporosis. there medication alternatives? Drugs like Evista, Miacalcin, and Forteo, have different mechanisms of action and therefore different risk profiles.


  • Treatments for Head Lice in Children Don't Always Work
    [Health-and-Fitness:Medicine] Head lice are a common scourge in school children and an embarrassment for parents. You may be wondering why the treatments you apply aren't working. You may be surprised about the lack of efficacy, and potential risks, of that head lice treatment you are using.


  • Are We Taking Too Many Antibiotics?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] We always like to go to the doctor when we feel sick, but are we abusing the privilege? Half of the time antibiotic prescriptions are giving for illnesses that won't respond to antibiotics. And the overuse of antibiotics could be a big problem in the years to come.


  • Herbs and Supplements for Gastrointestinal Problems
    [Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Gastrointestinal problems affect one out of four Americans, and many are looking to alternatives to prescription medications for these complaints. But do herbs and supplements work?


  • Effects of Lifestyle and Exercise Changes on Asthma
    [Health-and-Fitness:Asthma] We seem to be focused on medication for the treatment of asthma, and shy away from changes in diet and lifestyle. Some even warn children against exercise as a possible asthma trigger. However research shows that exercise can have beneficial effects for asthma, and kids should not be kept off of the playground.


  • Medication Treatment of Hypertension - Which Drugs are Best?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] Medications for the treatment of hypertension include diuretics, beta blockers, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers. The "new" ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blockers have been promoted over the "old" diuretics and beta blockers as being better, however these drugs have actually been shown to be if anything riskier, especially compared to diuretics, in spite of the fact that they cost more.


  • Medication Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    [Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is a common and disabling condition. What can you buy over the counter and when should you see a doctor about getting a prescription medication?


  • Do I Have an Ulcer or Is It Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] You're getting an uncomfortable burning sensation and starting to wonder, is this an ulcer or just reflux? Here are a few simple pieces of information that can help you find out.


  • Are Medications for the Treatment of Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy) Effective?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] You're getting up frequently in the night and your wife is nagging you to go to the doctor. There is a good chance you will end up with a prescription, with either an alpha adrenergic receptor blocker like Minipress, or a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor like Proscar. How do these drugs work, and what are the relative risks and benefits?


  • Medications for the Treatment of Asthma - Are They Safe and Effective?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Asthma] There are a number of medications for the treatment of asthma. When do you need to get a prescription for your asthma? What are the medications and how do they work? Are they safe and effective?


  • What Causes Asthma?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Asthma] Understanding asthma and its triggers is the first step toward getting this condition under control. Asthma has been on the rise in the U.S. over the past 50 years and is now most common chronic condition in America, affecting 20 million of us.


  • Losing Weight the Natural Way - A Few Key Principles to Help You Lose Weight and Keep It Off
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Most Americans are overweight and have been frustrated by not being able to lose weight or keep weight off with the latest diet book or fad. However, sustained weight loss can be obtained by following a few simple principles.


  • Are Natural Herbs - A Safe and Effective Way to Lose Weight?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Obesity] Seventy percent of Americans use non-prescription diet aids. You can pick up a packet of Ma Huang at the gas store to help you lose weight. But is it safe?


  • What are the Risks of Diet Pills?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Obesity] We are increasingly turning to prescription medications to help us lose weight. But are these drugs without risk? Some of these drugs carry significant risks, which may even be fatal.


  • Why Do Americans Take So Many Prescription Medications?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Medicine] Half of all Americans are on a prescription medication. Why are so many of us on so many medications, and is it doing us any good? The answer is a blend of politics and marketing, and unreasonable expectations on the part of healthcare consumers.


  • Treating High Blood Pressure the Natural Way
    [Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] Hypertension (high blood pressure) can be a silent killer, but most of us don't want to take prescription medications unless we have to. Before you take a trip to the pharmacy you might want to make some changes in your life to bring down your blood pressure.


  • Are Medications for the Treatment of Diabetes Safe?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] Diabetes medications have been in the news a lot lately, which might make you wonder, are they safe? Unfortunately some of the newer glitazone medications have been associated with some significant risky side effects.


  • Are the Medications I Am Taking For Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Going to Kill Me?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] Sildenafil is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) and increasingly by men without ED for recreationaly purposes; but is it safe? In general the answer is yes although the risk is increased with specific medical conditions, and more importantly you shouldn't take it with specific other drugs.


  • What Causes Insomnia and What Can You Do About It?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] Insomnia in its most disabling form - meaning several consecutive sleepless nights - affects 10-15% of Americans. Insomnia is not a hopeless situation. There are a number of things you can do about it related to changing your habits so you can get a good night's sleep.


  • Can Changing Your Diet Help Your Depression?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Depression] Our impulse is to take an antidepressant for depression. But can simple things, like changing your diet, help as well? A number of foods can affect your mood, and changing your diet may help perk you up.


  • Exercise in the Treatment of Depression
    [Health-and-Fitness:Depression] Many of us think about taking a prescription medication when we develop depression, but did you know that exercise can work just as well? And there are other things you can do about your lifestyle that will help as well.


  • Ginkgo for the Prevention of Memory Loss
    [Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Ginkgo biloba is a supplement derived from the ancient Ginkgo tree of China that has long been proposed to increase memory, energy and concentration. But is there really any evidence that it works. Studies of patients with Alzheimer's Disease have shown mixed results for its effects on memory, and overall quality of life was not impacted by taking Ginkgo. No studies have shown it to prevent memory loss with aging or sharpen your thinking if you don't have dementia.


  • They're Drugging Our Drinking Water?
    [Health-and-Fitness] Some cardiologists have said that we should put pharmaceuticals like statins in the drinking water because they are so great, but I never thought they would actually do it. Now recent reports show that the drinking water of most cities in the US has a range of pharmaceuticals, including drugs like Prozac, antibiotics, mood stabilizing drugs, hormones, and much much more.


  • Will Valerian Help Me Fall Asleep?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] Valerian, a supplement available in the US is an extract of the Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis), a perennial plant native to North America, Asia and Europe. Valerian is promoted as a natural aid for sleep; but does it work? Valerian administered to animals shows sedative effects, and some studies in humans suggests that it is helpful for sleep.


  • Does Saw Palmetto Help Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy)?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Saw Palmetto is a supplement derived from the fruit of Serenoa repens or Sabal serrulatum, or the American Dwarf Palm, native to the Southeast US. Saw Palmetto is marketed for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), a hardening of the prostate gland that is associated with problems with urination. But does it really work? Recent studies aren't very promising.


  • St John's Wort for Depression? Should I Try It?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Depression] St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a natural herb that is available without a prescription that is commonly used for the treatment of depression. It has an action similar to antidepressants, including monoamine oxidase inhibition, serotonin reuptake inhibition, and actions on sigma receptors. But does it really work? Some studies suggest that is might be effective for some people with depression.


  • Are Medications Effective for Alzheimer's Disease?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Mental-Health] Alzheimer's Disease (AD) affects 4 million people in this country alone. Are prescription medications useful for AD, or are they just a way for drug companies to make a profit over the tragedy of AD? Overall, prescription drugs for AD offer little true benefit and have a lot of potential side effects that can be heartbreaking for families.


  • Chromium for the Treatment of Diabetes
    [Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] Chromium is a mineral that has been promoted for the prevention and treatment of diabetes based on the fact that chromium deficiency is associated with glucose intolerance. It is the best selling mineral supplement after calcium. Dietary intake of chromium is uncertain since such a small amount of chromium is absorbed from food that the actual uptake from food is very difficult to measure. There isn't clear evidence that chromium supplements help diabetes.


  • Herbs and Supplements for Menopausal Symptoms - Is there Any Evidence of Benefit?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] With publicity about the dangers of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) getting so much publicity, a lot of women are turning to herbs and supplements for hot flashes and other symptoms associated with menopause. But is there any evidence that they work? For the most part the answer is no.


  • Mindfullness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) - Effects On Physical And Mental Health
    [Self-Improvement:Stress-Management] Mindfullness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a technique derived from Eastern philosphy and religion which incorporates techniques including meditation and being in the moment. MBSR has been shown to be effective in reducing anxiety and improving mood and feelings of self control.


  • Calcium And Vitamin D For Bone Health - Is It Really Useful?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] You hear the public service announcements all the time. Take calcium and vitamin d for bone strength and to prevent osteoporosis. But does it really help and do the benefits outweigh the risks? The answer is... probably not.


  • Glucosamine And Chondroitin - Do They Work For Joint Pain?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] You've probably seen the popular natural arthritis remedies, Glucosamine and Chondroitin, in your health store, but do they really work in the prevention of join pain? If you don't have osteoarthritis there is no evidence that these over the counter products prevent the development of osteoarthritis, or reduce aches and pains unrelated to osteoarthritis. Studies have shown, however, that they reduce pain in people with osteoarthritis.


  • What Causes Hypertension?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Hypertension] Why do so many people have hypertension? Has it been around for ever? and what causes it?


  • Enlarged Prostate - When Do I Need To Do Something About It?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] Your may be making more trips to the bathroom than you used to, but when is time to do something about it? Treatment for enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hypertrophy, may not be necessary right away.


  • Medication Treatment Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    [Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a debilitating disorder that affects many Americans. There are a number of medication treatments for IBS, but are they safe and effective? And are there any hidden risks?


  • Probiotics For Bowel Conditions - Is There Any Evidence That They Are Helpful?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Probiotics are increasingly promoted for a number of bowel conditions, and now are making their way into yogurt and other dairy products, but is there any evidence that they are helpful? Probiotics have been shown to reduce antibiotic induced diarrhea and children, and there is some evidence that they help irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but there is no evidence they help constipation. If you buy products with probiotics, insist on knowing what microbes are in there, because they haven't all been shown to work.


  • Alternatives To Antibiotics For Children With Ear Infections
    [Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] You don't have to keep running to the doctor for an antibiotic for your child's ear infection. In fact too much treatment with antibiotics may be increasing the risk for an infection. The wait and see approach has been shown in research studies to be an effective and safe approach for ear infections in kids.


  • Does Vitamin C Really Prevent Colds?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] We've all heard that vitamin c prevents colds, but is that really true? If you take it all the time it might have some benefit, but won't help if you take it after you develop cold symptoms.


  • Is Echinacea An Effective Treatment For Colds?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Echinacea is an herb originally used by the American Indians for the treatment of the common cold that is still promoted as a natural alternative for the cold. But is there any evidence that it actually works? Although animal studies have shown anti-inflammatory properties of Echinacea, treatment trials have been less promising.


  • Are Birth Control Pills Safe?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Contraceptives-Birth-Control] Birth control pills, or oral contraceptive pills (OCPs), are widely used by women. They are one of the best means of preventing unwanted pregnancy. But are they safe? The answer has to do with several factors, including age and whether you are a smoker.


  • Is it Safe to Be On Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an effective treatment for symptoms of menopause. But is it safe? Originally promoted as preventing heart disease and cancer, recent studies have shown a number of risks. Women need to consider their individual circumstances and work with their doctors to determine if HRT is right for them.


  • Do Statins Make Women Stupid?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Medicine] Statins are used to lower cholesterol and for the prevention of heart disease. If you have read some of my other articles you might have come to the conclusion that only stupid women take statins to prevent heart attacks or death and that only stupid men think that it will save their lives if they don't have a prior history of heart disease. But now there is increasing attention to the fact that statins may also make you... well... stupid.


  • Statin Drugs for Cholesterol Lowering Won't Necessarily Save Your Life
    [Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Many people think that taking a statin drug to lower your cholesterol will keep you from dying of a heart attack, but that isn't necessarily the case, even if your cholesterol level goes down with a statin. For men who don't have familial hypercholesterolemia or don't have risk factors for heart disease, they haven't been shown to prevent heart attacks. For men with risk factors they will prevent heart attacks in some (but not all) but they won't prevent death from heart disease.


  • Should I Get a Flu Shot This Year?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Medicine] Everyone is telling you to get a flu shot? But does it really help? And what about that guy in the office who GOT the flu after getting a flu shot? Bottom line is it probably isn't worth the effort.


  • Do Antidepressants Make You Suicidal?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Depression] Do SSRIs and other antidepressants actually work? Or do they make you suicidal? Is the risk of antidepressants greater than the benefits?


  • Live Without Health Insurance
    [Insurance:Health] Maybe you can't afford insurance, or there are other things you would rather pay for than insurance, especially if you are healthy. Do you really need health insurance? Do you need to shell out thousands of dollars for health insurance that may not pay your health care bills anyway? This article gives you a potential alternative approach.


  • Effects of Yoga on Physical and Mental Health
    [Health-and-Fitness:Yoga] Yoga is an alternative form of coping with physical and emotional problems that is getting increasing attention as an alternative to prescription drugs. Yoga has been shown to be a useful tool in reducing anger, depression, and fatigue, as well as a treatment for multiple sclerosis, asthma, diabetes, breast cancer and epilepsy.


  • Do Women Need To Take Statins To Prevent Heart Disease?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Do statin medications like Lipitor prevent heart attacks in women? If you are a woman can you benefit from taking a medication to lower your cholesterol? The answer for women without a prior history of heart disease is...probably not.


  • Ladies, Don't Fall Into the Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Testing and Osteoporosis Medication Trap
    [Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Should you be taking a drug to prevent osteoporosis? And what are the potential side effects? Many women are taking medications like bisphosphonates to prevent osteoporosis without being fully aware of the true risks and benefits.


  • How to Sell Your Book
    [Writing-and-Speaking:Book-Marketing] OK, you've got a contract with a major publisher, written your book, your publication date is coming up, and now you're going to sit back and watch those sales numbers burst through the roof, right? Your publisher will take charge of marketing your book. Or maybe you self-published your book, and it is such a fascinating topic and since you have a web site for the book you are sure that readers will gravitate towards it, no? Well, not so fast. There are many things you can do to promote your book that you haven't even thought about before, and that no one is going to tell you about.




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