61. THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, Constipation In Ch. 129, Bowel Movement D digestive disorders. Chapter. Bowel Movement disorders Dehydration andLowFiber diet Dehydration causes constipation because the body tries to http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec09/ch129/ch129b.html

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62. Digestive System Diseases This site is dedicated to digestive disorders and provides access to a chat room, Information is provided on eating well, improving your diet, http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/D004066.html

low graphics Digestive System Diseases other: Biliary Tract Diseases Gastrointestinal Diseases Liver Diseases Pancreatic Diseases narrower: Biliary Tract Diseases Gastrointestinal Diseases Liver Diseases Pancreatic Diseases ... Digestive surgery The electronic version of the journal Digestive Surgery, the official journal of the International Society for Digestive Surgery (ISDS, formerly CICD), European Digestive Surgery (EDS), and the Dutch Society of Gastro-Intestinal Surgery (NVGIC), published and provided by S. Karger AG. Tables of contents and abstracts are available free of charge, and full-text (in PDF format which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) of articles to subscribers only. Alternatively, articles can be ordered online for a fee from Karger, or from other reprint services. Digestive Surgery is aimed at surgeons concerned with diseases of the alimentary tract. Periodicals [Publication Type] Digestive System Diseases Digestive System / surgery GASTROLAB GASTROLAB is published on the Web by The Wasa Workgroup on Intestinal Disorders from Finland. This workgroup is led by Hans Bjorknas who is a specialist in internal medicine at the Central Hospital, in Vasa, Finland. This site is dedicated to digestive disorders and provides access to a chat room, book store, image library, endoscopy quiz and a collection of gastroenterologic WWW sites. The site also provides access to an endoscopy picture archive, which is a collection of high quality colour images taken during endoscopic examinations. The archive is arranged alphabetically and both thumbnail and full screen pictures of each lesion and disease are available. Many of these images were taken by Hans Bjorkmas. It is aimed at health professionals and is updated weekly. The GASTROLAB site can be viewed in Swedish, Finnish or English.

63. How To Restore Digestive Health Thirtyeight million Americans are victims of digestive disorders, Restoring Yourdigestive Health, his newly-released book The Maker’s diet, http://www.westonaprice.org/moderndiseases/restore_digestivehealth.html

Back Home Basics Departments ... Modern Diseases How To Restore Digestive Health By Jordan S. Rubin, NMD, CNC If these staggering numbers of digestive disorders, along with the pain and discomfort that accompany them, were not enough, there is also the added burden of treatment costs. The economic impact of digestive disorders is $123 billion per year, compared to $17 billion for cancer, $58 billion for neurological disorders, and $88 billion for circulatory problems. Sufferers from IBS (the most common gastrointestinal disorder) incur an estimated $10 billion more in direct medical charges per year than a similar control group of people the same age and gender. Eat the right foods. Take the right supplements. Remove the wrong toxins Use these weapons and aim them at digestive disorders. It worked for me. It can work for you. Eat the Right Foods What constitutes the right foods for digestive health? Eating the right foods for good digestion can be accomplished in five major steps; the first one is to reduce or avoid intake of foods high in hard-to-digest components such as complex sugars and carbohydrates, phytates and gluten. Bad Carbs: Starches found in grains are polysaccharides; that is, long chains of glucose molecules hooked together. If grains are sprouted or sour-leavened, they are easier to digest because the polysaccharides are somewhat broken down into individual glucose molecules.

64. University Of Chicago Hospitals: Digestive Disorders Detailed information on digestive disorders, including anatomy of the or develop from multiple factors such as stress, fatigue, diet, or smoking. http://www.uchospitals.edu/online-library/content=P00385

@import "/css/style.css"; @import "/css/gs.css"; Home About the Hospitals Donate or Volunteer Contact Us ... Online Library Digestive Disorders Clinical Trials Classes and Events For Medical Professional jobs ... Online Library Digestive Disorders Each year, millions of Americans are diagnosed with digestive disorders, ranging from the occasional upset stomach to the more life-threatening colorectal cancer. They encompass disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. About 95 million persons are affected by all digestive problems. Digestive disorders account for 35 million physician office visits per year. Most digestive diseases are very complex, with subtle symptoms, and the causes of many remain unknown. They may be inherited, or develop from multiple factors such as stress, fatigue, diet, or smoking. Abusing alcohol imposes the greatest risk for digestive diseases. Reaching a diagnosis requires a thorough and accurate medical history and physical examination. Some patients may need to undergo more extensive diagnostic evaluations, including lab tests, endoscopic procedures, and imaging techniques. Physicians who specialize in the treatment of digestive problems are called gastroenterologists. More Information Topic Index The Digestive System - An Overview Diagnostic Procedures Medications and the Digestive System ... Request an appointment online Or call 1-888-UCH-0200 Notice of Privacy Practices Contact Us Site Map

65. Discover The Incredible Health Benefits Of Kefir an ideal food for babies, the elderly, and anyone with digestive disorders . Introducing Kefir into Your diet. Some people thrive on kefir right from http://www.mercola.com/forms/kefir.htm

Dr. Joseph Mercola Author of the Total Health Program Enter your e-mail address below to subscribe to my free newsletter: Previous Issues What This Means Health Rankings Essential Info Health Blog My Vision My Qualifications #1 Natural Health Website ... More... Health Resources Nutrition Plan Fewer Grains/Sugars More Omega-3 More Water ... E-mail to a Friend Discover the Incredible Health Benefits of Kefir If you are serious about preventing disease, boosting your immunity, and increasing your daily energy, then adding traditionally fermented foods to your diet is a must. Although not widely known, the health benefits of these foods are tremendous. I am a major proponent of traditionally fermented foods, and in my new book Kefir Starter Box And now, you can achieve the amazing health benefits of traditionally lacto-fermented food with this exceptional kefir starter that I recommend to my patients and use on a daily basis myself. Healthy Fermented Foods vs. Commercially Processed Long ago, food preservation was accomplished through

66. Paleolithic Diet Page (Paleo Diet, Caveman Diet, Hunter/Gatherer Diet) A page of annotated links to sites for the Paleolithic diet, also called a Covers various digestive disorders. See newer English edition above. http://www.paleodiet.com/

www.PaleoDiet.com - The Paleolithic Diet Page What the Hunter/Gatherers Ate Also see the www.PaleoFood.com Recipe Collection and the www.Foraging.com Page Index to Sections Below Sites by Individuals Educational Institutions Media Reports Associations/Organizations ... Foraging and Ethnobotany < now on its own page. Commercial Sites Books Food Vendors < now on its own page. Dehydrators Food Science Mailing Lists/Archives/Forums Sites by Individuals Introduction to the Paleolithic Diet is Ben Balzer's page. He is a family physician in Australia. Probably the clearest introduction on the web. Second Opinions is a site by Barry Groves, PhD. It includes many articles exposing dietary and medical misinformation. A selection of them: The Naïve Vegetarian is a long article covering various diets with a focus on pointing out the fallacies of vegetarianism. The Cholesterol Myth points out there is no evidence that eating cholesterol is bad. Does Animal Fat Really Cause Cancer? points out that an examination of a couple of studies that came out in July 2003 does not support the claims that media is making for them. Polyunsaturated Oils and Cancer argues that polyunsaturated oils increase cancer risk.

67. The Health Library — Digestive System Diseases and disorders digestive System. Use these links to jump directly to GlutenFree diet Three Steps of Self-ManagementCeliac Sprue Association http://healthlibrary.stanford.edu/resources/internet/bodysystems/gi_malabsorptio

Diseases and Disorders Use these links to jump directly to your topic of interest in Digestive System: Diseases: Anal and Rectal Diseases Appendicitis Bile Duct Diseases Eosinophilic Disorders ... Stomach Diseases Symptoms: Abdominal Pain Bleeding Constipation Diarrhea ... Vomiting Other Topics: General Digestive System Anatomy Diagnostic Procedures Digestive Organ Transplantation ... Surgery Malabsorption Syndromes (Jump to: Overviews Blind Loop Syndrome Celiac Disease Glucose Galactose Malabsorption ... Whipple's Disease Overviews Introduction to Malabsorption:Merck Manual Malabsorption Syndrome:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine Blind Loop Syndrome Blind Loop Syndrome:MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Celiac Disease (Gluten Intolerance) General Information Celiac Disease:NIDDK Celiac Disease:UpToDate Patient Information NIH Consensus Development Conference on Celiac Disease What is Celiac Disease?:Celiac Sprue Association ... Resources for Celiacs:San Francisco Bay Area Celiacs [PDF] National Celiac Support Groups:San Francisco Bay Area Celiacs [PDF] What People With Celiac Disease Need to Know About Osteoporosis:NIAMS Dermatitis Herpetiformis, see

68. Digestive Disorders - Stomach Cancer digestive disorders It may be an activity, such as smoking, diet, familyhistory, or many other things. Different diseases, including cancers, http://www.southeastmissourihospital.com/health/ADULT/digest/stomach.htm

Digestive Disorders What is a Risk Factor? A risk factor is anything that may increase a person's chance of developing a disease. It may be an activity, such as smoking, diet, family history, or many other things. Different diseases, including cancers, have different risk factors. Although these factors can increase a person's risk, they do not necessarily cause the disease. Some people with one or more risk factors never develop the disease, while others develop disease and have no known risk factors. But, knowing your risk factors to any disease can help to guide you into the appropriate actions, including changing behaviors and being clinically monitored for the disease. Stomach Cancer What is stomach cancer? Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is cancer that starts in any part of the stomach. The stomach is just one of many organs located in the abdomen, the area of the body between the chest and the pelvis. Among other organs found in the abdomen are the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and colon. It is important to differentiate among these organs, because cancers and other diseases that affect them present different symptoms and are treated differently. What causes stomach cancer?

69. Digestive Disorders Each year, millions of Americans are diagnosed with digestive disorders, or develop from multiple factors such as stress, fatigue, diet, or smoking. http://www.montefiore.org/healthlibrary/adult/digest/

Select a Program at Montefiore Medical Center CLINICAL SERVICES MONTEFIORE-EINSTEIN CANCER CENTER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT MONTEFIORE MONTEFIORE-EINSTEIN HEART CENTER SURGERY AT MONTEFIORE WOMEN'S HEALTH AT MONTEFIORE Home Health Library Site Index The Digestive System - An Overview ... Online Resources Each year, millions of Americans are diagnosed with digestive disorders, ranging from the occasional upset stomach to the more life-threatening colorectal cancer. They encompass disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Consider the following: Sixty to 70 million persons are affected by all digestive diseases. Thirteen percent of all hospitalizations are for digestive disorders. Digestive disorders account for 50 million physician office visits per year. Digestive disorders cost $107 billion - $87 billion in direct medical costs and $20 billion in indirect costs each year. Most digestive diseases are very complex, with subtle symptoms, and the causes of many remain unknown. They may be inherited, or develop from multiple factors such as stress, fatigue, diet, or smoking. Abusing alcohol imposes the greatest risk for digestive diseases. Reaching a diagnosis requires a thorough and accurate medical history and physical examination. Some patients may need to undergo more extensive diagnostic evaluations, including laboratory tests, endoscopic procedures, and imaging techniques. Physicians who specialize in the treatment of digestive problems are called gastroenterologists.

70. Locating Spanish Language Health Information On The World Wide Web Overview; Cancer of the digestive System; Childhood digestive disorders Caffeine; Calcium; Childhood Nutrition; diet; Fiber; Fluid; Food Additives http://nnlm.gov/scr/techsheets/spanish.htm

Fact Sheets Index SCR Home Technology Locating Spanish Language Health Information on the World Wide Web original author: Christee King Head of Reference and User Services, Health Sciences Center Library, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM revised by: Lily Liu Medical Librarian Arkansas Childrens Hospital A vast amount of health/disease related information written in Spanish is available on the World Wide Web. This Fact Sheet offers some guidelines for accessing those sources, whether or not you are able to speak or read Spanish. Aging and Health Alzheimer's Disease Care Giving Dental Care: See Oral and Dental Health- Aging and Dental Care Ear, Nose, and Throat Elderly Abuse Exercise Eye Care: See also Eye Health Foot Care Medication Safety Memory Loss Mental Health Nutrition Substance Abuse Well Being Safety Security Sexually Transmitted Diseases Allergy and Asthma Overview of Allergy Allergens: Triggers of Allergy Attacks Allergy Free Diets Allergic Reactions Allergy Diagnosis Allergy Treatment Asthma Overview Asthma Self Management Asthma Treatment Asthma Triggers Asthma Types Childhood Allergy and Asthma Alternative and Complementary Therapy Types of Alternative and Complementary Therapy Arthritis Overview Arthritis Diagnosis Arthritis Treatment Arthritis Self Management Types of Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Disease Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: See Orthopedics and Sports Injury-Hand Bioterrorism Overview Anthrax Radiation Other Bone Overview Bone Disorders Benign Bone Tumors Diagnosis Treatment

71. Digestive Disorders : What Is Constipation? - New Hanover digestive disorders What is constipation? New Hanover Health Network ofWilmington, North Carolina However, some of the causes may include. diet http://www.nhhn.org/13588.cfm

Home Health Information Health Topics A to Z Health Topics A to Z Digestive Disorders What is constipation? Constipation is defined as: a decrease in frequency of bowel movements, compared to a child's usual pattern (some physicians define constipation as fewer than three bowel movements per week). the passage of hard, dry bowel movements. bowel movements that are difficult or painful to push out. What causes constipation? Sometimes, there is no identifiable reason for constipation in children. However, some of the causes may include: diet Some children eat too much of foods that are high in fat and low in fiber (such as fast foods, "junk" foods, and soft drinks). Some children do not drink enough water and liquids. lack of exercise Children who stay inside, watching TV and playing video games, do not get enough exercise. Exercise helps move digested food through the intestines. emotional issues Pre-school and school-aged children are sometimes embarrassed to use public bathrooms and hold in their bowel movements, causing constipation. Toddlers can be overwhelmed by toilet training, especially when a parent is more anxious for the child to be out of diapers than the child is.

72. Digestive Disorders - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) : MCG Health System Eating a proper diet is important with irritable bowel syndrome. Top of Page digestive disorders Ulcerative Colitis Previous Page Next Page http://www.mcghealth.org/Greystone/adult/digest/ibs.html

Contact Us Community Calendar Online Appointment Employee Intranet ... Printer Friendly Digestive Disorders Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an intestinal disorder that causes the following: crampy pain gassiness bloating changes in bowel habits IBS has inaccurately been called by many names, including the following: colitis mucous colitis spastic colon spastic bowel functional bowel disease IBS is called a functional disorder because there is no sign of disease when the colon is examined. Because physicians have been unable to find an organic cause, IBS often has been thought to be caused by emotional conflict or stress. While stress may worsen IBS symptoms, research suggests that other factors also are important. IBS often causes a great deal of discomfort and distress, but it is not believed to: cause permanent harm to the intestines. lead to intestinal bleeding of the bowel. lead to a serious disease such as cancer. It has not been shown to lead to serious, organic diseases, nor has a link been established between IBS and inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. What causes irritable bowel syndrome?

73. Digestive Disorders - Colorectal Cancer : MCG Health System Colorectal cancer is often associated with a diet high in fat and calories, Click here to view the Online Resources of digestive disorders http://www.mcghealth.org/Greystone/adult/digest/colorec.html

Contact Us Community Calendar Online Appointment Employee Intranet ... Printer Friendly Digestive Disorders Colorectal Cancer Anatomy of the Colon The colon is the the large intestine. It has four sections. The first section is called the ascending colon. It extends upward on the right side of the abdomen. The second section is called the transverse colon since it goes across the body to the left side. There it joins the third section, the descending colon, which continues downward on the left side. The fourth section is known as the sigmoid colon because of its S-shape. The sigmoid colon joins the rectum, which, in turn, joins the anus, or the opening where waste matter passes out of the body. What is colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer is malignant cells found in the colon or rectum. The colon and the rectum are part of the large intestine, which is part of the digestive system. Because colon cancer and rectal cancers have many features in common, they are sometimes referred to together as colorectal cancer. Cancerous tumors found in the colon or rectum also may spread to other parts of the body. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women. It is estimated by the American Cancer Society that 106,370 colon and 40,570 rectal cancer cases are expected in 2004. However, the number of new cases of colorectal cancer, and the number of deaths due to colorectal cancer, have decreased, which is attributed to increased screening and polyp removal.

74. UNMC - EHealth A - Z Video Library for Mini Medical School, digestive disorders Colorectal canceris often associated with a diet high in fat and calories, and low in fiber http://app1.unmc.edu/ehealthaz/adulttemplate.cfm?directory=Digest&filename=color

75. Crohns Disease Use Primal Defense & Ohirra OMX 12+ Probiotics How Jordan Rubin from Garden of Life’s Primal Defense and Makers diet cured not only for Crohns sufferers, but other digestive disorders as well. http://www.crohns.net/

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76. Dr. Koop - Diet Makes An Impact On ADHD diet Makes an Impact on ADHD She says the top five foods that aggravate ADHD are GERD, Crohn s Disease, upset stomach and other digestive disorders. http://www.drkoop.com/newsdetail/93/8011610.html

Home Diseases Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) Jul 29, 2005 Search: Dr.Koop MEDLINE Diseases Symptoms Procedures Natural Medicine ... Drug Library Inside DrKoop News Archive Animations Health Videos Health Tools ... Newsletters Printer Friendly Send to a Friend Diet Makes an Impact on ADHD Ivanhoe Broadcast News SEATTLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) No parent wants her child taking a daily dose of drugs. But drugs are all many parents of kids with ADD or ADHD are left with. That has many looking to alternative ways to help their children. It wasn't always easy for Austin Armitage to focus, especially in school. Austin has ADD. He says, "Even the tiniest sounds like tapping a pencil on a desk on the other side of the room, I would hear it, and I would just get really distracted, and I couldn't work." Related Encyclopedia: Intestinal Polyps Pancreatitis Acidophilus Abdominoplasty ... Hiatal Hernia Related Drugs: Prilosec Prevacid Nexium Aciphex ... Protonix Related Videos: Understanding Crohn's Help For Autism Hormone Helps Multiple Sclerosis Improving Brain Surgery ... Wireless Reflux Test Related Stories: Lifestyle Changes Could Cut Alzheimer's Cases Ears Work in Stereo Before Brain Does Adult ADHD Costs Billions in Lost Income Health Claims OK'd for Foods with Fatty Acids ... Diabetes Dangerous in Women With Heart Disease But Austin's mom, Melanie, was wary of starting her son on medication. She says, "I wanted to try some things that were natural before we did that and look at the medication as a last resort."

77. DIET AND ITS POSSIBLE ROLE IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS A. diet can affect learning and behavior; B. digestive disorders are common amongchildren with developmental disorders and can influence learning and http://www.bamford-lahey.org/diet.html

DIET AND ITS POSSIBLE ROLE IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS Margaret Lahey and Shari Rosen BAMFORD-LAHEY CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION OUTLINE WITH LINKS TO SECTIONS: I. INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESES II. DIETARY FACTORS AFFECTING LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR II.a INSUFFICIENT SUPPLY II.b INSUFFICIENT NUTRIENTS II.c OTHER III. NEUROTRANSMITTERS III.a TYPES III.b DIETARY INFLUENCES III.c DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS IV. DIGESTION IV.a INTRODUCTION IV.b DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS V. ADVERSE REACTIONS TO FOOD V.a ALLERGIES V.b OTHER ADVERSE REACTIONS VI. SUGAR VI.a INTRODUCTION VI.b DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS VII. FOOD ADDITIVES VII.a INTRODUCTION VII.b DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS VIII. PROTEINS VIII.a INTRODUCTION VIII.b DAIRY VIII.c GRAINS VIII.d DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS IX. SUMMARY RE HYPOTHESES I. INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESES In this paper we will consider some of background necessary for understanding the hypotheses about the relation of diet to learning and behavior and we will review some of the literature that tests hypotheses about diet in relation to developmental disorders. The hypotheses we will consider include: A.

78. HealthBoards.com - Health Discussion Message Boards & Forums Depression, Diabetes, diet Nutrition, digestive disorders, Disabilities,Down Syndrome, Drug Interactions, Eating disorders, Environmental disorders http://www.healthboards.com/

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79. HealthHints > Digestive Disorders: Focus On GERD (March/April, 2001) This issue of HealthHints discusses digestive disorders, focusing on GERD diet does not cause GERD, however, some foods can aggravate heartburn, http://fcs.tamu.edu/health/Health_Education_Rural_Outreach/Health_Hints/2001/mar

HealthHints topic index HealthHints issue date index Health Information for Texans FCS Home Digestive Disorders: Focus on GERD Volume 5, Number 3 - March/April, 2001 Editors: Carol A. Rice, Ph.D., RN, Professor and Extension Health Specialist, and Janet M. Pollard, MPH, Extension Associate-Health Inside HealthHints.... How the Digestive System Works GERD: A Common Condition Symptoms of GERD Know When to Consult Your Doctor ... References Do you experience frequent heartburn? Are antacids becoming a weekly regimen? Do you have breathing difficulties or a cough that just won't go away? If so, you may be unknowingly suffering from a condition known as Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, GER, or acid reflux, are all names used to describe a condition in which food, gastric acid, and digestive juices in the stomach splash up into the esophagus, or swallowing tube. This happens because the valve at the bottom of the esophagus just above the stomach (known as the lower esophageal sphincter or LES) sometimes opens at the wrong time. When the sensitive lining of the esophagus is exposed to acid from the stomach, symptoms result, ranging from mild inconveniences to severe debilitating problems (Pediatric/Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Association, 1998b; Pleatman, 2001).

80. Winged Wisdom Pet Bird Magazine - Disorders Of The Upper Digestive Tract beak, digestive tract, disorders, diseases, Pet Birds exotic birds pets parrotmagazines This is most frequently seen in budgies on an all seed diet. http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww40eiii.htm

Pet Bird Magazine, Ezine October 1999 Magazine DISORDERS OF THE UPPER DIGESTIVE TRACT by Linda Pesek DVM, Diplomat ABVP (Avian) Disorders of the upper respiratory system may be inherited, may be caused by early growth conditions, or may be the result of a disease or dietary deficiency. Knowing more about these problems will help, both in recognizing them and in taking corrective action. The upper respiratory system is divided into the beak and orapharynx. The disorders for each are listed separately below. The Beak The upper and lower jaws are covered by a hard keratinized structure known as the rhamphotheca . This horny material is continuously growing and worn down by the normal activity of the bird. The tip of the upper beak has a rich supply of blood and both the upper and lower beak have an abundant supply of nerve endings. Injury to the beak, especially the tip, can be extremely painful. Birds may be so uncomfortable that they refuse to eat. The beak may become severly damaged as a result of an attack by a larger bird or other animal. Any cracks or fissures must be repaired to prevent food and water from invading the beak, leading to bacterial or fungal infection. Fortunately acryllics can be used to repair the damaged beak, enabling the bird to eat, groom, and move about until the tissue is replaces. The horny covering of the upper beak - the rhinotheca - is replaced in approximately six months while the Keratin of the lower beak - the gnatotheca is replaced in two to three months.

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