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SOP Title: Chronic GVHD: Diagnosis and Management SOP Type: Guideline Policy 1.0 Personnel & Responsibilities These guidelines are intended to apply to all medical consultants and junior doctors ; staff in the BMT Unit and the Department of Haematology at the Hammersmith Hospital. 2.0 Background Chronic graft-versus-host disease cGVHD ; remains the most common late complication of allogeneic stem cell transplantation SCT ; with reported incidences ranging from 30% to 80%. Despite improvements in the prevention of acute GVHD, only T-cell depletion has resulted in a concomitant decrease in the incidence of cGVHD. The high incidence of cGVHD partly relates to the increase in the fraction of patients surviving transplantation complications as well as the recent changes in clinical SCT methods. SCT using donors other than HLA-identical siblings and, recently, the use of blood as a source of hematopoietic stem cells are increasing. Donor lymphocyte infusions whether given after reduced intensity conditioning SCT or for relapse are also reported to be associated with severe acute and chronic GVHD and sometimes with unusual GVHD presentations. The treatment of chronic GVHD remains unsatisfactory. It is based on immunosuppression with corticosteroids and Cyclosporin or Mycophenolate Mofetil. However, the natural history of the disease remains unaltered with frequent exacerbations caused by recurrent infections and reductions in the dose of immunosuppressive agents. 3.0 Definitions cGVHD chronic graft versus host disease. Chronic GvHD is defined by convention as chronic manifestations of GvHD presenting more than 100 days after the transplant. 4.0 Health & Safety All staff must follow safe practice for dealing with biological materials as stated in the Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control Policy, Section 2: Universal Infection Control including Safe Handling and Disposal of Sharps, Sharps Injuries and Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids, Spillages and Waste. There are no significant additional hazards or special instructions relating to the process or activities within this procedure. 5.0 Equipment Documentation N A 6.0 Procedure 6. 1. Diagnosis 6.1.1 Presentation of cGVHD Chronic GvHD is defined by convention as chronic manifestations of GvHD presenting more than 100 days after the transplant. However, in rare cases clinical cGVHD develops before then. The incidence is very variable depending on GvHD prophylaxis, type of transplant and risk factors. It is greater in cases of HLA disparity, previous acute GvHD, T cell replete SCT, older age and DLI post transplant. SOP No: BMTU-CP-124 Issue No: 1.0 Page 2 of 7.
At doses up to 150 mg per day, Sinequan does not generally affect the antihypertensive activity of guanethidine and related compounds. Tachycardia and hypotension have occasionally been reported. Drowsiness is the most commonly observed side effect. Dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation and urinary retention have been reported. Glands. Elevations in total serum amylase are therefore not specific for pancreatitis, and a number of other intra-abdominal conditions should be considered Table 1 ; . Most textbooks and most expert opinions suggest a level of at least 3 times the upper limit of normal as the most accurate cutoff. In one prospective analysis of 500 patients presenting to an emergency department with acute abdominal pain, the sensitivity of serum amylase estimation was 85%, with a specificity of 91%.5 A retrospective analysis of 95 patients with nonpancreatic abdominal pain and 75 patients with acute pancreatitis estimated a sensitivity for serum amylase of 72% and specificity of 99%.6 A prospective analysis of serum amylase measurements at a single hospital over 3 years noted a sensitivity of 45% and a specificity of 97%, using a post-hoc diagnostic threshold of 176 U L about 2 times the upper limit of normal ; .7 Serum amylase is hampered as a diagnostic tool by the fact that elevations may not occur or be missed, depending on the timing of collection of serum ; in mild attacks, in acute flares superimposed on chronic pancreatitis especially chronic alcoholic pancreatitis ; , and in some patients with marked hypertriglyceridemia elevated triglyceride levels can interfere with the assay ; . Amylase may be falsely elevated in several nonpancreatic conditions, including renal insufficiency and macroamylasemia. Elevation in serum lipase is purported to be more specific than that of amylase for the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. The widespread use of lipase in the past was prevented by the difficulty in precise measurement of lipase on commercially available analyzers. This is generally no longer the case, but there may still be variability in local laboratory methods of analysis. Superior specificity can likely be explained by the fact that there are no other significant sources of lipase that reach the serum. Lipase may also be slightly more sensitive than amylase, owing to the fact that it remains elevated in the serum longer than amylase.8 In one study noted previously, 6 the sensitivity of lipase was 100% and the specificity was 96%, compared with 72% and and glyset. 8. Tomlinson also identified Henri Paul as a paid informant for MI6. 9. The investigating magistrate made only the most perfunctory inquiries of the British Embassy and none of the National Security Agency. Source - 7 February 2003, submission by Mohamed Al Fayed to the Minister for Justice, Scotland requesting a Public Inquiry; May 2003, petition for Judicial Review - Minister for Justice, Scotland in the name of Mohamed Al Fayed. Exert a significant blocking etfecl, In addition, Sinequan dosepin HCI ; was similar to the other structurally related psychotherapeutic agents as regards its ability to polenliale norepinephrine response in the animal However. In the human this eflect was not seen. This is in agreement with the low incidence of the side effect of tachycardia seen clinically. Adv.rs Ractlons. Anticholinergic Effects: Dry mouth, blurred vision, and con stipation have been reported. They are usually mild, and often subside with continued therapy or reduction of dose. Central Nervous System Elf ects: Drowsiness has been observed This usually occurs early in the course of treatment, and tends to disappear as therapy is continued. Cardiovascular Effects Tachycardia and hypotension have been reported infrequently Other infrequently reported side effects include extrapyramidal symptoms, gas trointestinal reactions, secretory effects such as increased sweating, weakness. dizziness, fatigue, weight gain, edema, paresthesias, flushing, chills, tinnltus. photophobia, decreased libido, rash, and pruritus. Dosag. For most patients with illness of mild to moderate severity, a starting dose of 25 mg. t.i.d. is recommended. Dosage may subsequently be increased or decreased at appropriate intervals and according to individual response. The usual optimum dose range is 75 mg. day to 150 mg day. In more severely ill patients an initial dose of 50 mg. lid. may be required with subsequent gradual increase to 300 mg day if necessary. Additional ther apeutic effect is rarely to be obtained by exceeding a dose of 300 mg day. In patients with very mild symplomatology or emotional symptoms accom panying organic disease, lower doses may suffice. Some of these patients have been controlled on doses as low as 25-50 mg day. Although optimal antidepressant response may not be evident for two to three weeks, antianxiety activity is rapidly apparent, Supply. Sinequan doxepin HCI ; is available as capsules containing doxepln HCI equivalent to 10 mg., 25 mg., and 50 mg. of dosepin in bottles of 100 and 1000. More detailed professional information available on request and precose. 10 Defense Health Care: Lessons Learned from TRICARE Contracts and Implications for the Future. GAO-01-742T. May 17, 2001, p. 4. See gao.gov new.items d01742t . 11 Ibid., p. 4-5. Department of Biotechnology, Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Biotechnology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia. 4 Division of Food Quality Control, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Jalan Dungun, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A random amplified polymorphic DNA RAPD ; fingerprinting method has been developed to differentiate Vibrio vulnificus strains isolated. Twenty-nine strains isolated from cockles and twenty-one strains isolated from shrimps were analyzed. A total of 10 primers were screened with Vibrio vulnificus isolates to identify the capability of recognizing DNA polymorphism and three primers were selected. Primer GEN 1-50-01 and GEN 1-50-08 produced polymorphism in most strains tested, with the band sizes ranging from 10.0 to 0.25 kb, while primer GEN 1-50-09 produced polymorphism in 41 strains and the band sizes ranging from 6.0 to 0.25 kb. The dendrogram analysis was also performed to illustrate the result and torsemide. Box 5.11 Therapeutic feeding in the Republic of the Congo MSF France established therapeutic feeding centres to treat severely malnourished children returning from the Republic of the Congo in May 1999. There were large numbers of malnourished children with severe malaria and a shortage of qualified staff. Standard management with IV quinine infusion 3 times a day was operationally difficult and potentially dangerous, so the following protocol was introduced: Clinical diagnosis of malaria was confirmed by RDT Paracheck, 98% positive, n 231 ; . Combination therapy with IM artemether once a day for 3 days combined with a single dose of sulfadoxinepyrimethamine on day 3. High rates of clinical recovery were achieved. Artemether was easy to use, and no side-effects were noted. Operating profit decreased 13.1%, and as a percent to sales declined 4.8% from 2004 to 29.6%. This change was primarily due to increased investment in research and development spending, as well as the impact of 2 million of IPR&D expenses in 2005. In 2004, Pharmaceutical segment operating profit increased 29.0% and reflected an operating profit as a percent to sales improvement of 4.2% over 2003 to 34.4%. This change was primarily due to the impact of 7 million of IPR&D expenses in 2003 and glucophage. 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ANAESTHETICS, LOCAL Includes local injectable and topical anaesthetics intended for surgery, surgical and medical procedures, and associated pain relief. Included are eg articaine, bupivacaine, chloroprocaine, dibucaine, etidocaine, lidocaine, mepivacaine, mesocaine, prilocaine, procaine, ropivacaine, tetracaine. Only single active ingredient products or combinations of different local anaesthetics are classified under N1B. Specific single-ingredient ophthalmological local anaesthetics are classified in S1H. Combinations of local anaesthetics with vasoconstrictors eg adrenaline, are classified here. Products containing either local anaesthetics only or other substances in combination with local anaesthetics and intended for indications other than surgery or associated pain relief are classified under eg A1A, D4A, R2A or S1H according to the indication. Products containing local anaesthetics used specifically for premature ejaculation are classified in G4X and actoplus. BRIEF SUMMARY SINEQUAN' doxepin HCI ; Capsules Oral Concentrate Contraindications. SINEQUAN is contraindicated in individuals who have shown hyper sensitivitytothe drug Possibility ofcross sensitivity with otherdibenzoxepines should be kept in mind. SINEQUAN is contraindicated in patients with glaucoma or a tendencyto urinary retention. These disorders should be ruied out, particularly in oider patients. Warnings. The once-a-day dosage regimen of SINEQUAN in patients with intercurrent illness or patients taking other medications should be carefulty adjusted. This is especially important in patients receiving other medications with anticholinergic effects. Usage in Geriatrics: The use of SINEQUAN on a once-a-day dosage regimen in geriatnc patients should be adiusted carefuiiy based on the patient's condition. Usage In Pregnancy: Reproduction studies have been performed in rats, rabbits, monkeys and dogs and there was no evidence of harm to the animal fetus. The relevance to humans is not known. Sincethere is no experience in pregnantwomen who have received this drug. safety in pregnancy has not been established. There are no data with respect to the secretion of the drug in human miik and its effect on the nursing infant. Usage in Children: The use of SINEQUAN in chiidren under 12 years of age is not recommended because safe conditions for its use have not been established. MAO Inhibitors: Serious side effects and even death have been reported following the concomitant use of certain drugs with MAO inhibitors. Therefore, MAO inhibitors should be discontinued at least two weeks prior to the cautious initiation of therapy with SINEQUAN. The exact iength of time may vary and is dependent upon the particular MAO inhibitor being used. the length of time it has been administered, and the dosage involved. Usage with Alcohol: It should be borne in mind that alcohol ingestion may increase the danger inherent in any intentional or unintentionai SINEQUAN overdosage. This is especially important in patients who may use aicohoi excessively. Precautions. Since drowsiness may occur with the use of this drug, patients should be warned ofthe possibiiity and cautioned against driving a car or operating dangerous machinery while takingthe drug Patients should also be cautioned thattheir responseto alcohol may be potentiated. Since suicide is an inherent risk in any depressed patient and may remain so until significant improvement has occurred, patients should be cioseiy supervised during the early course of therapy. Prescriptions should be written for the smallest feasible amount. Should increased symptoms of psychosis or shift to manic symptomatology occur. it may be necessary to reduce dosage or add a major tranquilizer to the dosage regimen. Adverse Reactions. NOTE: Some of the adverse reactions noted below have not been specifically reported with SINEQUAN use. However, due to the close pharmacological similarities among the tricyclics. the reactions shouid be considered when prescribing SINEQUAN. Anticholinergic Effects: Dr mouth, blurred vision, constipation, and urinary retention have been reported. if they do not subside with continued therapy. or become severe, it may be necessary to reduce the dosage. Central Nervous System Effects: Drowsiness is the most commonly noticed side effect. This tends to disappear as therapy is continued Other infrequently reported CNS side effects are confusion. disorientation, hallucinations, numbness. paresthesias, ataxia, and extrapyramidal symptoms and seizures. Cardiovascular: Cardiovascular effects including hypotension and tachycardia have been reported occasionaliy. Allergic: Skin rash. edema. photosensitization. and pruritus have occasionally occurred. Hematologic: Eosinophiiia has been reported in a few patients. There have been occasional reports of bone marrow depression manifesting as agranulocytosis, ieukopenia, thrombocytopenia. and purpura. Gastrointestinal: Nausea. vomiting, indigestion. taste disturbances. diarrhea, anorexia. and aphthous stomatitis have been reported. See anticholinergic effects. ; Endocnne: Raised or lowered libido, testicuiar swelling, gynecomastia in males. enlargement of breasts and gaiactorrhea in the female, raising or lowering of blood sugar ievels. and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone have been reported with tricyciic administration. Other: Dizziness. linnitus, weight gain. sweating. chills. fatigue. weakness, flushing. laundice, aiopecia, and headache have been occasionaiiy observed as adverse effects. Withdrawal Symptoms The possibility of development of withdrawal symptoms upon abrupt cessation of treatment after prolonged SINEOUAN administration should be borne in mind. These are not indicative of addiction and gradual withdrawal of medication should not cause these symptoms. Dosage and Administration. For most patients with illness of mild to moderate severity, a starting daily dose of 75 mg is recommended. Dosage may subsequently be increased or decreased at appropriate intervals and according to individual response. The usual optimum dose range is 75 mg day to 150 mg day. In more severely iii patients higher doses may be required with subsequent gradual increase to 300 mg day if necessary. Additional therapeutic effect is rarely to be obtained by exceeding a dose of 300 mg day In patients with very mild symptomatoiogy or emotional symptoms accompanying organic disease, lower doses may suffice Some of these patients have been controlled on doses as low as 25-50 mg day. The total daily dosage of SINEQUAN may be given on a divided or once-a-day dosage schedule. if the once-a-day schedule is employed the maximum recommended dose is 150 mg day. This dose may be given at bedtime. The 150 mg capsule strength is Intended for maintenance therapy only and is not recommended for initiation of. Sinequan pronunciationAt the completion of the course, the reader should be able to: 1. Explain the pathophysiology related to spinal and epidural hematomas. 2. Review the incidence, risk factors, and diagnostic testing for an epidural hematoma in patients taking anticoagulants. 3. Discuss an evidenced-based review of complications and side effects of the concurrent anticoagulants related to spinal and epidural anesthesia. 4. Describe the pharmacological mechanism of action of commonly encountered anticoagulant drugs. 5. Discuss current recommendations for anticoagulants and spinal and epidural anesthesia and avandamet! Ple from the generalpopulation. N Engl J Med 1987; 317: 1309-14 Parliamentary Question. Bronchitis and asthma deaths. BMJ England. In 1993, an Amendment to the Pharmacy Act introduced generic substitution of innovator brands to Jamaica. Although the Amendment gives prescribers the opportunity to indicate "no substitution" on prescriptions, implementation of the generic medicines policy has been largely hindered by doubts concerning therapeutic equivalence. In addition, reservations among many physicians and pharmacists have been observed concerning implementation of the policy. This review summarizes information collected among health professionals and patients in Jamaica on the knowledge and perceptions surrounding generic substitution of medicines. It concludes that only through evidence-based awareness programmes and responsive pharmacovigilance systems will physicians, pharmacists and the public gain confidence in the concept of generic substitution. Offering patients generic substitutes to innovator brands of drugs is an encouraged practice of many countries because of the cost saving benefits that can be gained to patient management [15]. In 1993, out of a need to reduce the cost of drugs to patients, the Ministry of Health in Jamaica amended the Pharmacy Act, to mandate pharmacists to offer all patients substitution of innovator brands of prescription drugs with less expensive generic brands, thus allowing the patient to choose [6]. Along with the authority given to pharmacists, the amendment additionally allowed physicians to request "no substitution" of innovator brand by generic, or a generic brand by another brand. In Jamaica, the pharmaceutical market can be quite complex to assess, as many groups are involved and the success of mandates to encourage generics involves much more than a reliance on cost benefit. In a number of cases, generics have been assessed as therapeutically inequivalent [7] and this has had a negative influence on perceptions among health professionals. In 2003, a newspaper article in the Jamaica Gleaner reported that both physicians and pharmacists expressed dissatisfaction with generic substitution as mandated by the Pharmacy Act because generics were plagued with incidents of therapeutic inequivalence [8]. In 2006, The Fair Trading Commission, in collaboration with The Consumer Affairs Commission and The University of Technology, examined some of the issues that influenced the sale of innovator and generic products by conducting surveys among patients, physicians and pharmacists. These surveys involved the use of validated questionnaires, comprising. ATP The ATP concentrations for slices incubated in phenobarbital followed by carprofen A are depicted in Figure A-55. The two-way ANOVA revealed significant differences across time df 6, F-ratio 6.435, pvalue 0.000 ; but not across media concentrations. The ATP concentrations at 0 and 24 hours were higher than those at 32 and 36 hours. At 25 hours, the ATP concentrations were higher than those at 32, 36 and 48 hours. Table A-47 shows the homogeneous groups for time. Table 3: Some socioeconomic indicators of Putalibazaar Indicators Rank among 58 municipalities ; from the highest Total Population 32nd Total Household Size 28th Average Household Size 48th Total Area 15th Population Density 49th Population growth Rate NA3 Population Share with Urban Area 32nd Literacy Rate NA Sex Ratio 58th Children below 16 years NA Economically active population NA Values 29667 6675 4.44 Units Population Households Population Sq. Km. Pop Sq. Km. Average Annual Percent Percent No. of male per 100 females Percent Percent. 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Fig 9.2 builds upon Fig 3.1 to show that during Phase II, and usually in line with the decision to start Phase IIb trials, discussions with a manufacturing facility should be started. The transition between discovery and development, despite company need, is, as mentioned, often sluggish because development staff are fully occupied with current workloads. This inertia is very little compared to the common experience of trying to engage the interest of the manufacturing fraternity in a new development product. Discussions have, therefore, to be started in a timely manner to secure the necessary investment and staff allocations. The other constriction to this exchange of information is time. A well-run project could expect to complete Phase III evaluation and product filing within two to three years, which doesn't allow much time for cogitation upon the wisdom of investment in new plant. Although all decisions upon practical advances would usually await the decision to proceed to Phase III, it is vital that all the company machinery has been switched to the common cause well before this time. Hence, Phase IIb initiation is usually considered an important decision point. In practice, real life values usually exert a large influence upon this stage of investment planning. The decision to initiate Phase III is a relatively rare occurrence and the whole future of the company is likely to depend upon it. All levels of staff must be made aware of this importance. Equally, few companies can afford any mistakes upon this scale investment around this single decision point could exceed 0 million ; and the final cheques are likely to be approved later rather than sooner. Indeed, financial control could include a phased spend to offset some of the risk so that launch is not met with the full capacity of drug production envisaged by the originators. However, the discussion is starting to encroach upon the business side of the pharmaceutical industry rather than R&D, the subject matter of this course. Suffice to say that market projections and cash flow are key. And in those using anticholinergic agents. Average Adult Dosage: Initially, one 25 mg. tablet t.i.d., increased to two 25 mg. tablets t.i.d. or q.i.d., if necessary. Maintenance therapy and dosage for adolescent and geriatric patients should be lower. Not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. Availability: Round tablets of 25 mg., triangular tablets of 10 mg. for geriatric use, and ampuls, each containing 25 mg. in 2 cc., for l.M. administration. The' pharmacologic similarantidepressant drugs require following reactions be considered is administered. hypertension, tachscarintarction, arrhs'thmias. Tricyclic antidepressants TCAs ; still widely used for severe depression. 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Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors SNRIs ; - useful as first-line treatments in people taking an antidepressant for the first time and for people who have not responded to other medications. In general SNRIs cause fewer side effects than TCAs and MAOIs. These medications include Venlafaxine Effexor ; Bupropion Wellbutrin ; - newer antidepressant medication classified as a dopamine reuptake blocking compound. It acts on the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine. In general bupropion causes fewer side effects than TCAs and MAOIs. Extrapyramidal symptoms and seizures. Cardiovascular: Cardiovascular effects including hypotension andtachycardia have been reported occasionally. Allergic: Sldn rash, edema, photosensitization, and pruritus have occasionally occurred. Hematologic: Eosinophilia has been reported in a few patients. There have been occasiorial reports of bone marrcxv depression manifesting as agranulocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and purpura. Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, indigestion, taste disturbances, diarmea, anorexia, and aphthous stomatitis have been reported. See anticholinergic effects. ; Endocrine: Raised or kw, ered libido, testicular swelling, gynecomastia in males, enlargementofbreasts and galactorrhea inthefernale, raising orlering ofblood sugarlevels have been reported with tricyclic administration. Other: Dizziness, tinnitus, ightgain, sating, chills, fatigue, akness, flushing, jaundice, alopecia, and headache have been occasionally observed as adverse effects. Dosage sed Admlnlmmon. For most patients with illness of mild td moderate severity, a starting daily dose of 75 rn recommended. Dosage may subsequently be increased or decreased at appropriate intervals and according to individual response. The usual optimum dose range is 75 mg day to 150 mg day. In more severely ill patients higher doses may be required with subsequent 9radual increaseto 300 mg day ifnecessary. Additionaltherapeutic effect is rarely to be obtained by exceeding a dose of 300 mg day. In paUentswith very mild symptomatoiogy or emotional symptoms accompanying organic disease, lr doses may suffice. Some ofthese patients have been controlled on doses as 1cM as 25-50 mg day. The total daily dosage of SINEQUAN may be given on a # ividedr once-a-day o dosage schedule. lfthe once-a-day schedule is employed the maximum recommended dose is 150 mg day. This dose may be given at bedtime. The 150 mg strength Is Ir * sndsd for miusnsnc# thsry only and Is not mcomm.ndsdfor of bsnstt Anti-anxiety effect is apparent before the antidepressant effect. Optimal antidepressant effect may not be evident for ten to three weeks. 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Other studies have documented empiric antibiotic use for ICU patients with pulmonary infiltrates without pneumonia, ranging from 34 to 74% 36 ; . Thus, attempts to curtail antibiotic usage in the ICU has greatest relevance in this subset of patients. A major problem with the studies of nosocomial pneumonia is the fact that accurate diagnostic criteria that can reliably distinguish pneumonia from other causes of pulmonary infiltrates do not exist. Even invasive diagnostic procedures have numerous and serious limitations and have not met with total acceptance 7 ; . Sampling techniques and threshold for positivity remain unstandardized. Routine performance of such invasive tests is neither feasible nor cost-effective. A major factor contributing to the "spiraling empiricism" in antibiotic usage is that physicians are unwilling to risk missing a treatable infection. Because nosocomial pneumonia in the ICU has substantial attributable mortality, there is justification, albeit unwarranted at times, to use antibiotics for patients with pulmonary infiltrates, despite a low likelihood of infection. In this study, we proposed to minimize excessive use of antibacterial agent therapy, yet allow the clinicians the flexibility in managing patients with a perceived treatable infection. Our goal was to devise an operational approach involving patients with possible nosocomial pneumonia, recognizing that a gold standard for this diagnosis has not been definitively established. Our study design allowed the clinicians to initiate empiric therapy when faced with uncertainty in accurately diagnosing a pulmonary infiltrate as pneumonia. However, by limiting the number and duration of antibiotics in those with low likelihood of pneumonia, we hypothesized that the emergence of antimicrobial resistance would be reduced. 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