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Cinnamon and honey
09/10
Spices halt growth of breast stem cells
08/10
'May contain’ labels justified by allergen contamination
08/10
Could paracetomol use cause teenage asthma and eczema?
08/10
Immunotherapy works well for allergic asthma
08/10
UV-B light treatment improves psoriasis and Vitamin D status
08/10
Children who get chicken pox when young may be less likely to get eczema or asthma 08/10
New study links MMR and autism
06/10
Genetic basis for nickel allergy discovered
08/10
Bedsprings can act as antennaes electromagnetic radiation from TV masts resulting in breast cancer and melanoma 08/10
Gut bacteria found to be far healthier in rural Africa children than in urban Italian ones! 08/10
IBS patients have signficantly higher risk of being coeliac than those who do not suffer from the condition. 2009
Laptop Wi-Fi radiation may affect male fertility
08/10
Scientists discover olive oil directly impacts genes to halt inflammation
07/10
Children on the autistic spectrum may be fussy eaters but do not appear to suffer nutritionally 07/10
Coeliac children can have low bone density
07/10
Maternal consumption of probiotics dramatically reduces the incidence of eczema in children – 07/10
Sugar molecule in cowshed dust may protect farm children from hay fever
07/10
Australians may follow European lead in banning food dyes that are still legal in the USA; several are linked with of childhood cancer, hyperactivity and allergies – 07/10
New study finds structural changes in specific brain regions in female patients with IBS 07/10
Allergy medications found to cause mild cognitive impairment including memory loss in older populations 07/10
So-called gluten-free foods may not always be so.
06/10
Study suggests that apple polyphenols may help hay fever
2006
Toxic fragments in gluten that cause coeliac disease finally identified.
07/10
Vitamin B3 may help combat candida
07/10
Beetroot juice lowers blood pressure
06/10
Modified starch from beans may improve the quality of fresh gluten-free bread
07/10
Children with food allergies may be smaller and lighter
07/10
Could IVF be linked to autism?
07/10
IBS and creative writing
07/10
Evening primrose oil may help eczema
07/10
Helminths may help combat allergic asthma
11/05
Pycnogenol helps hay fever
07/10
Seagreens trialled as a substitute for salt in bread
(07/10)
Fewer infants found to be allergic to milk and soya – and the benefits of early introduction of cow’s milk. 06/10
06/10
Deet mosquito repellent is neurotoxic
07/09
Virus infections may implicated in coeliac disease
07/10
Successful trial of the parasite Necator Americanus in coeliacs.
10/09
Acupuncture successful for depression in pregnancy
02/10
Genetic basis suggested for ME/CFS
06/10
Probitics help eczema in small children
06/10
Three types of chronic fatigue syndrome identified in children and young people 2009/10
Avoiding dairy products, soya, nuts and dust mites during infancy may reduce the incidence of allergic asthma – 06/10
Parasites in the gut have an essential role in developing a healthy immune system 06/10
'Anti-allergy' protein may help reduce allergic reactions
06/10
Powerwatch questions the basis for, the personnel involved in, and the findings of the recent Mobile Telecommunications and Health Research Committee report Mobile phone base stations and early childhood cancers: case-control study published in the BMJ June 2010
Can coeliac disease cause infertility?
05/10
Bisphenol-A (BPA) damages the intestines and may lead to leaky gut syndrome. 11/09
Does a Caesarean delivery increase a child’s risk of being coeliac?
05/10
Vitiligo and stomach acid connected
02/10
Probiotic found in breast milk could help with digestive disorders
06/10
New insights into how acupuncture may control pain
05/10
Allergies to shellfish may wane with age
06/10
Biological reasons why teenagers may take greater risks – and therefore be in more danger of experiencing a serious allergic reaction. 06/10
More on bleach baths for eczema
06/10
'Soak and seal' protocol for treating eczema
06/10
Gluten and casein-free trials prove positive for ASD children
06/10
Blood tests provide accurate diagnostic alternative to biopsy in coeliac disease 06/10
High birth weight a predictor of eczema in children
06/10
Low birth weight a predictor of asthma in children
6/10
Researchers at the US Department of Agricultural believe that they will be able to breed peanuts with significantly lower levels of allergens.
06/10
The consumption of fish in infancy and living on a farm both signficantly reduce the incidence of allergic disease in children. 06/10
Cleaning chemicals can trigger asthma
06/10
Lifestyle regime helps prevent asthma
06/10
People who eat processed foods are more likely to suffer from depression
03/10 & 6/10
Animal-free test for chemicals that can cause skin allergies and eczema
05/10
Seasonal allergies (hay fever and pollen allergies) may worsen symptoms of depression
05/10
Fortifying infant formula with essential fatty acids DHA and ARA strengthens infant immune health. 05/10
New way of diagnosing fibromylagia - Pain index plus symptoms, not tender points 05/10
Those suffering from allergic asthma may be less able to fight off viral infections. 05/10
Molecular testing for allergies
05/10
Organophosphates linked to ADHD
05/10
High fat meals a bad idea for asthmatics
05/10
Detecting food allergies by screening cytokine production
05/10
New blood test for allergy for new born babies
05/10
A warning about adrenalin/epinephrine injectors from FAAN
05/10
Could the fact that vitamin D deficiency that leads to an accumulation of body fat be relevant in cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and autoimmune disorders? 05/10
Lemon grass for headache
03/10
Placebos as effective as anti-depressant drugs for mild depression
01/10
Internet monitoring of asthma effective
05/10
Low Vitamin D levels lead to worse asthma symptoms and higher medication use – 04/10
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) can be helpful for IBS
05/10
Possible Crohn's risk for regular aspirin users
05/10
Allergy, brain tumours and gene expression
04/10
Fish allergy develops later in life
04/10
Over half of those who think they are lactose intolerant may just have IBS
05/10
Health risk posed by secret chemicals in fragrances
05/1
Formula milk still falls far short of breast milk in benefits delivered
05/10
New combined lactase and probiotic pills works well for lactose intolerance
05/10
Children of educated parents more likely to have eczema
04/10
Egg and milk-allergic children more likely to develop later peanut allergy
05/10
Although 30% of the population think thay have a food allergy, only 5% actually do – analysis of the research. 05/10
Haymax nose balm reduces amount of pollen entering the respiratory system.
05/10
Phthalate and antibiotic levels in the body plummet after five-day vegetarian diet. Research and article.
05/10
More evidence that traffic fumes can worsen childhood asthma
05/10
Acupuncture helps control pain
02/10
Kissing can reduce allergy symptoms!
05/06
Pro and pre-biotics may help treat coeliac disease
05/10
Behavioural therapy combined with drugs works best for ADHD children
04/10
Could a lack of vitamin D from sun explain why winter babies are more allergy prone? 04/10
Breast feeding reduces incidence of allergic rhinits in infants
05/10
Dogs, not cats, linked to asthma risk
03/10
Meditation can help depression
04/10
Microbes help mothers protect children from allergies
12/09
Is there a genetic element to IBS?
04/10
The right diet in pregnancy could improve infant eczema and wheezing.
01/10
Psoriasis is a symptom of non-coeliac gluten sensitivity
09/08
Essential oils make efficient antibiotics
04/10
Restless leg syndrome common in adults with coeliac disease
04/10
Possible link between childhood obesity and allergy
05/09
Earliest Exposures. A research project by the Washington Toxics Coalition tested nine apparently healthy, 'clean-living' pregnant women during their second trimester for chemicals including bisphenol A, phthalates, mercury, and 'Teflon' chemicals. 2010
Omega 6 deficiency implicated in severe eczema
04/10
Bacteria in household dust affect childhood asthma
04/10
Acne drug may lead to bowel disease
03/10
New blood test suggests overestimate of prevalence of peanut allergy
1/10 & 4/10
Short stature of celiac disease children linked with pituitary abnormality.
03/10
Electronic nose sniffs out asthma
04/10
Mobile phone radiation could affect fertility.
03/10
Better genetic test for autism? Chromosomal Microarray Analysis picks up more abnormalities than current tests 03/10
Asthma linked to low Vitamin D levels in African American children
03/10
Heavy metal exposure not relevant in patients suffering from electromagnetic hypersensitivity
01/10
Comparison of symptoms, personality traits, and stress in people with mobile phone-related symptoms and generalised electromagnetic hypersensitivity.
01/10
Venus fly trap could help combat fungal infections
03/10
Long-term effect of parenteral (intravenous) feeding on children
03/10
Asthmatic children with peanut allergies may have more and worse asthma attacks than those without.
03/10
Eosinophilic esophagitis linked to master gene
03/10
Compound found in blackcurrant may help allergic asthma
3/10
Cystic fibrosis is a risk factor for celiac disease.
03/10
Seaweed for hayfever
2009
Establishing a threshold dose for peanut allergy.
03/10
Wearing one-day contact lenses helpful for those with hay fever
03/10
Anxiety amongst parents of peanut/hazelnut-allergic children is reduced by their children undergoing food challenges. 08/09
People who eat processed foods are more likely to suffer from depression
03/10
Food allergy – severe reactions may need two shots of epinephrine.
03/10
Placebo effect really does reduce pain – an explanation of how.
08/09
Children with psoriasis at risk of psychiatric disorders
03/10
Lactose in your beer?...
03/10
Regular family meals can help children with asthma
02/10
The natural history of soy allergy.
03/10
Could shift work be a cause of IBS?
03/10
Gene test for candida a possibility
03/10
Chemical preservative in furniture causes dermatitis
03/10
Children with eczema are significantly more likely to suffer from food allergies. 03/10
Gluten intolerance doubles in Finland – no suitable criteria for diagnosis exist, says Finnnish expert 03/10
Climate change appears to be extending allergy season
03/10
Further doubt cast on virus link to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
02/10
Test to establish whether a milk-allergic child can tolerate heated milk
02/10
US, Germany, Italy and Norway top of the league table for food sensitivity
03/10
The possibility and probability of a gut-to-brain connection in autism
12/09
Nantechnology may produce new, more energy-efficient form of light than CFLs
02/10
Hormone oxytocin may help people with autism to relate better to others.
03/10
Acupuncture/yoga exercise helps brain fog in autistic and Alzheimer patients – and the rest of us! 03/10
Coeliac disease could originate in a viral infection
03/10
Asthmatic children with peanut allergies may have more and worse asthma attacks than those without.
03/10
How healthy are chronically ill patients after eight years of homeopathic treatment? Results from a long term observational study. 12/08
Coeliac UK provides funding for three new research projects
03/10
Allergic reactions to cancer drug cetuximab (Erbitux) surprisingly common in south eastern states of USA 03/08
Under the tongue immunotherapy (SLIT) for egg allergy successful
03/10
Under the tongue immunotherapy as effective for milk allergy as 'by mouth' immunotherapy
03/10
Prenatal phthalate exposure associated with ADHD disorders
01/10
Egg-allergic children tolerate cooked egg well.
10/08
Combined exposure to the endocrine disrupting chemical atrazine and electromagnetic radiation – a new hazard. 01/10
Unexplained anaphylaxis could be a reaction to meat.
02/09
Phthalates in house dust can cause asthma in children
03/05
Volatile organic compounds in exhaled breath as a diagnostic tool for asthma in children. 09/09
New, larger peanut immunotherapy trial to start at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
02/10
US Allergy drugs market to exceed $14.7 billion by 2015.
02/10
Irish Catholics to receive gluten-free communion wafers now too...
02/10 and 03/08
Why autistic people hate being hugged
02/10
Gluten-free summer camp helps coeliac children
03/10
Underactive thyroid linked to pesticide exposure
01/10
Estrogen-only HRT may increase risk of asthma after menopause
02/10
The risks of eating reptiles...
02/10
Direct link between autism and vaccine uptake – Yokahama
02/10
Anaemia an often overlooked symptom of coeliac disease
02/10
Antibiotics depress immune system making way for secondary infections.
02/10
PBDE flame retardants affecting women's ability to reproduce.
1/10
Scientists discover way to prevent phthalates leaching out of PVC
02/10
GPs inappropriately prescribing aqueous cream to eczema patients
02/10
Quinoa and buckwheat provide better nutrition than wheat
02/10
Eczema in infancy and early childhood may be a significant factor in later behavioural and emotional problems. 02/10
Quinoa and buckwheat provide better nutrition than wheat
02/10
Magnesium may improve memory – in older rats…
01/10
Five simple questions to find hidden coeliac disease in children.
02/10
Cultivating apples to reduce their allergenicity
2008
More new alternatives to natural rubber
02/10
The dangers of ‘old’ antihistamines
02/10
Vitamin D helps asthma and Crohn’s disease
01/10
Digital mammography is more efficient and delivers lower dose of radiation than standard film mammography – 01/10
Ambidexterous children more likely to have language or scholastic problems and ADHD - 02/10
Lead a significant factor in the development of ADHD
02/10
Great Chocolate news – it can reduce your stress levels while warding off Alzheimer’s and heart attack. 02/10
Dustmites destroyed by unmade beds
02/10
Molecule that could ‘turn on’ allergy discovered.
1/10
Organic apples contain lower levels of allergen Mal d 1
11/09
Baking techniques for gluten-free and sourdough baking
2010
Pulmonary involvement and allergic disorders in inflammatory bowel disease
– a review – 01/10
The effect of mobile phones on the behaviour and structure of the brain in rats – new research from India – 01/10
Over 60% autistic children have structural birth defects
01/10
Fish oil is better than soya oil for intensive care patients on intravenous feeds. 1/10
US wants farmers to use coal waste on fields
12/09
Allergy immunotherapy shots cut US healthcare costs significantly.
1/10
Flame retardants show up in our food (11/09) while new research suggests that they can affect the neurodevelopment of young children (1/10)
Around one third of German general practitioners associate health probems with electromagnetic radiation
12/09
Homeopathic dilution of Aconitum napellus shown to be more effective than placebo in clinical trial – 10/09
Researchers at UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain and M.I.N.D. Institute have found that two brain areas fail to connect when children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) attempt a task that measures attention
1/10
Harvard research involving migraineurs who are totally or partially blind reveals how light can worsen migraines.
1/10
Trials of sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) for house dust mite very promising
1/10 and 05/09
New cassava flour may be an ideal wheat replacement for gluten-free commercial baking – 1/10
Inhalation of allergens can cause serious reactions
02/09
Seafood, iodine, CAT scans and allergic reactions
12/05
Why you might need a second dose of epinephrine/adrenaline
11/09
Lead and cadmium found in childrens' jewellery
1/10
Vitamin supplementation up to age of 5 may reduce allergic disease later in childhood
12/09
Chinese medicine for depression – an encouraging study
12/09
Vaccines could be cultured in insect cells rather than eggs
1/10
A further paper showing that intestinal worms (helminth parasites) protect mice against anaphylaxis. Journal of Immunology 2004
Intestinal worms may reduce peanut anaphylaxis. Research dating from 2002 suggests that the reaction of mice who have been infected with intestinal parasites (helminths) to peanut IgE (which would normally produce a strong anaphylactic reaction) was significantly reduced, suggesting helminths may effectively block these reactions. Journal of Immunology 2002
Air pollution lessens effectiveness of asthma inhalers
12/09
Genetic vulnerability to yeast infections discovered
10/09
Nickel in phone casings causes contact allergic reactions
1/10
Inhalers could be making asthma worse
01/10
Ultrafine particles in indoor air of a school: possible role of secondary organic aerosols
11/09
Possible new candida treatment – brominated furanones
12/09
Acupuncture may reduce eczema itch
12/09
Exposure to power-frequency magnetic fields increases childhood brain tumours 11/09
Rate of coeliac diagnosis has increased since introduction of antibody test
12/09
GM crops in trouble – contamination and toxicity both appear clear
12/09
Undesirable chemicals/heavy metals found everywhere – in our bodies, on the top of mountains – yet the information is kept secret – three reports - 12/09
Bodily odours offer new diagnostic possibilities
12/09
Fish roe the best source of Omega3 fatty acids
12/09
Intense remedial reading training increases brain’s ability to transmit signals
12/09
Tests find more than 200 chemicals in newborn umbilical cord blood
12/09
Poor sleep patterns linked with greater hyperactivity in boys
2009
IBS is a lifelong condition
11/09
Farm bacteria may help mothers protect their children from allergies
2009
Naringenin chalcone, an enzyme found particularly in tomato skins, helps suppress allergic asthma – 2009
Sibling peanut allergy risk
2010
Pavement sealcoat a source of toxins in stormwater runoff and contaminated house dust 11/09
Schizophrenia may be an inflammatory condition
11/09
Link discovered between antibodies to strep throat bacteria and obsessive compulsive disorder in mice – 08/09
Lead and tobacco exposure linked to ADHD
11/09
Omega 3 fatty acids can control gene expression
11/09
Mint tea an effective pain killer
11/09
Dirt helps broken skin to heal and reduces allergic response
11/09
Working in horse barns can cause respiratory problems
11/09
Exposure to traffic pollution and indoor allergens multiplies the risk of asthma in high-risk children – 11/09
Sugar-coated polymer is new weapon against allergies and asthma
11/09
Mothers' exposure to phthalates linked to un-masculine play in young boys
11/09
Phthalates linked to ADHD symptoms
11/09
Particles from car brakes harm lung cells
11/09
New genetic technique to identify wrongly labelled foods
11/09
Small particles from traffic and heating oil may be causing toddlers to wheeze and cough 12/09
Men exposed to high levels of the chemical bisphenol-A report erection problems and lower sex drive
11/09
Wireless phones do have a biological effect on the brain
11/09
Brief training in meditation may help in pain management
11/09
Treating allergic rhinitis can improve other related conditions such as asthma and sinusitis.
11/09
Long-term use of a neti pot to clear stuffy noses may not be a good idea.
11/09
Food intolerance – not 'all in the mind'
09/09
New report reveals significant levels of phthalates and VOCs in PVC and vinyl shower curtains 12/09
Pumpkin skin a possible new treatment for candida
10/09
Chelation therapy helps excretion of heavy metals and overall symptoms in children with autism 11/09
Electrical stimulation may be a safe option for treating severe asthma flare-ups
11/09
Lactose Intolerance rates may be lower than previously believed
11/09
Could ‘polished’ wool be the answer for those with eczema and other irritable skin conditions? 12/09
Horse dander a cause of asthma in children
07/00
Arcadia Biosciences to research wheat without gluten
12/09
Exercise can help anxiety and mild depression
11/09
Potted plants can give off VOCs
11/09
Link between Type 1 Diabetes and allergic response to wheat
11/09
Soluble fibre best for irritable bowel
11/09
Concerns over legal vaccination coercion
11/09
Synthetic bedding worsens asthma
11/09
Allergen free rubber from dandelion
11/09
Flame retardants show up in our food
11/09
Toxic turf – lead and other toxic materials in artificial turf
07/08 and an update – 11/0
Liechtenstein for a mobile phone heaven...
11/09
The Food Standards Agency (UK) and organic food – again...
11/09
Studying the impact of music on children with autism
11/09
Night-time contact lenses could save allergy sufferers wearing itchy lenses during the day
11/09
Salt levels in free-from food products
11/09
More powerful internet access on airplanes and trains
10/09
‘Safe’ lead levels are not safe
09/09
Breast milk is time specific
10/09
Chocolate for Migraine?...
09/09
More research suggests that coeliac disease can shorten lifespan
09/00
Immune system found to attack bone tissue in coeliacs
10/09
Genetic breakthrough may help prevent build up of mucus in the lungs
09/09
Dust Alert sensor monitors air in the home or office
09/09
Pocket-size pollution sensors monitor personal environment
09/09
Mercury in vaccines implicated in developmental delays in infant monkeys
10/09
More evidence that probiotics may limit eczema in infants
10/09
One in 91 US children may have ASD, report suggests
10/09
The evolution of IgE - report from the 2nd European Congress of Immunology held in Berlin in 2009.
Could the use of paracetamol in late pregnancy and early childhood increase the risk of subsequently acquiring childhood asthma and allergic disorders as well as increasing the risk for autism in susceptible individuals? 08/09
One in three Scots affected by allergy at some point their lives
10/09
Two studies link swimming pool chlorine to asthma
(07/09 & 11/09)
Positive results for birch pollen immunotherapy tablet for allergic rhinitis
11/09
Dramatic increase in teenage respiratory allergy in Sweden since 2000
11/09
More peanut-sniffer dog training establishments in the US
11/09
Launch of the Anapen 500 for heavier anaphylactics
10/09
Paraffin candles may cause respiratory or nasal irritation
08/09
Mercury contamination found in a quarter of US fresh water fish exceeds safe levels
08/09
Combatting candida - breaching the cell walls
09/09
ADHD patients lack key proteins which allow them to experience a sense of reward and motivation
09/09
The nutritional value of Andalusian lupins
09/09
Southampton Hospital now offers advanced drug and food allergy testing to patients across the south of England.
08/09
Fish switching - a danger to your health - and your pocket
!09/09
Cow’s milk first drunk into adulthood in central Europe around 7,500 years ago
08/09
Chronic cough in under tens likely to be caused by reflux or allergy
09/09
How mercury becomes toxic in the environment
08/09
Parasites represent a major selective force for interleukin genes and shape the genetic predisposition to autoimmune conditions – 2009
Multiple worms species better for immunoregulation
03/08
Mothers' health in the days and weeks prior to becoming pregnant may determine the health of offspring later in life 10/09
Autism could be linked mother’s autoimmune disease
10/09
Quercetin may boost mitochondrial function
10/09
Coeliac disease four times more common than in 1950s and, if undiagnosed, four times more likely to kill you... – 10/09
Mouth ulcers a possible indication of coeliac disease
10/09
Eczema linked to herpes more serious than eczema alone
10/09
Environmental triggers for eczema
10/09
Nurse visits to asthmatic children's homes significantly improve their asthma management
10/09
Mechanism fundamental to the spread of candida identified
10/09
Peanut allergy could soon be a thing of the past
10/09
Who's for a 'power pea' or an 'Xray vision carrot'?...
09/09

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Children who get chicken pox less likely to get eczema & asthma.
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IBS patients have significantly higher risk of being coeliac.
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Gut bacteria healthier in rural African children than urban Italian ones. Read more.
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Genetic basis for nickel allergy discovered.
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New study links MMR and autism. Read more.
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UV-B light treatment improves psoriasis and Vitamin D status.
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Laptop Wi-Fi radiation may affect male fertility
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Allergy medications found to cause mild cognitive impairment. Read more.
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Structural changes in the brains of female IBS sufferers. Read more.
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Coeliac children can have low bone density.
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Maternal consumption probiotics reduces incidence of infant eczema. Read more.
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Apple polyphenols may help hay fever.
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Toxic fragments in gluten which cause coeliac disease identified. Read more.
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Beetroot juice lowers blood pressure.
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Vitamin B3 may help combat candida.
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Creative writing helps IBS sufferers.
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Evening primrose oil may help eczema.
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Pycnogenol helps hay fever. Read more.
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