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Latest COPD Related Information in the News : Although we believe the sources are reliable for these COPD related news pieces , articles, abstracts, reviews and studies, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or validity of the information supplied . Please note that some of the pieces may be newspaper articles or press releases therefore the links may be temporary in nature.
(Only the past 4 - 6 months news postings are kept on this page)
May 19th, 2013 How Does Oxygen Therapy Work?http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/oxt/howdoes.html
Zithromax/Zmax SR (azithromycin) - Risk of Potentially Fatal Irregular Heart Beats - For Health Professionalshttp://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/29199a-eng.php
Low Implementation of GOLD Guidelines in COPD Patientshttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/18961-low-implementation-of-gold-guidelines-in-copd-patients/
Magic Bullet’ Nanomedicine Developed for Acute Lung Injuryhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130514213107.htm
New Cause for Common Lung Problemhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130506132444.htm?utm_source=fee
May 12, 2013
FDA approves Breo Ellipta to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (not yet in Canada) http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm351664.htm
Allergic Disease Worsens COPD Symptoms and Exacerbationshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130510075331.htm
http://www.rtmagazine.com/research/18944-low-levels-of-vitamin-d-increase-risk-of-pneumonia
Research finds new cause for common lung problemhttp://www.stmichaelshospital.com/media/detail.php?source=hospital_news/2013/20130507_hn
Chemicals from Personal Care Products Pervasive in Chicago Air
May 5th, 2013
What's in a pollen count, anyway? http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/30/health/pollen-counts-levels
COPD-asthma overlap ‘needs greater recognition’
http://www.rtmagazine.com/clinical/18936-lack-of-sleep-negatively-affects-respiratory-health/
CDC Finds COPD Deaths on the Declinehttp://www.rtmagazine.com/news/18933-cdc-finds-copd-deaths-on-the-decline/
Efficacy and safety of eco-friendly inhalers: focus on combination ipratropium bromide and albuterol in chronic obstructive pulmonary diseasehttp://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=12913
April 28th, 2013 The relationship between self-management abilities, quality of chronic care delivery, and wellbeing among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in The Netherlandshttp://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=12895
Mushrooms Can Provide as Much Vitamin D as Supplementshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130422132801.htm
Depression Worsens Outcomes for Severe COPD Patientshttp://www.rtmagazine.com/clinical/18926-depression-worsens-outcomes-for-severe-copd-patients
Positive new data on Novartis' once-daily QVA149 in COPD patients
April 21, 2013 The Alpha-1 Project Announces $150,000 Commission to Expand Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC) Lines Created from Alpha-1 Patientshttp://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130418-910993.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Diagnosis of COPD and clinical course in patients with unrecognized airflow limitationhttp://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=12809
Remembering SARS - 10 Years Laterhttp://www.cdc.gov/features/rememberingsars/
Increased Occurrence of GERD Seen in Some COPD Patientshttp://www.rtmagazine.com/research/18907-increased-occurrence-of-gerd-seen-in-some-copd-patients/
US FDA committee recommends approval of Breo Ellipta to treat COPDhttp://www.pharmabiz.com/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=74900&sid=2
Forest Laboratories and Almirall report positive COPD drug datahttp://www.zenopa.com/news/801571912/forest-laboratories-and-almirall-report-positive-copd-drug-data
April 14, 2013
CBC Rate My Hospital site flooded with rankings
BUSM Researchers Identify Novel Approach to Study COPD and Treatment Efficacy
Antibiotic Tied to Heart Problems in COPD Patients
Cardiac Abnormalities Common During First COPD Exacerbation
Sit-to-Stand Test Predicts 2-Year Mortality in COPD Patients
Some Lung Cancers Linked to Common Virus
Exacerbations among chronic bronchitis patients treated with maintenance medications from a US managed care population: an administrative claims data analysis http://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=12696
From the Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management and Prevention of COPD, Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2013. http://www.goldcopd.org/uploads/users/files/GOLD_Report_2013_Feb20.pdf
Novel Approach to Study COPD and Treatment Efficacy Identified http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130411131757.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_mediu
April 7th, 2013
Early COPD Diagnosis Possible With Nuclear Medicine http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130401111549.htm
Antibiotic Treatments for Bronchiectasis have Pros and Cons http://www.rtmagazine.com/research/18887-antibiotic-treatments-for-bronchiectasis-have-pros-and-cons
Education campaign returns with powerful stories to help Americans quit smoking http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2013/p0328_TIPS_campaign.html
The Best Reason to Clean Your Office http://www.rodale.com/office-indoor-air-quality
Diet in the Management of COPD
March 31st, 2013 Researchers Find Immunity Protein That Ramps Up Inflammation, and Agents That Can Block It
Vitamin D Benefits Breathing in Tuberculosis Patients http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130326101514.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm
Reducing Readmissions in the COPD Population http://www.rtmagazine.com/all-news/18850-reducing-readmissions-in-the-copd-population
Is it an allergy or a sinus infection?Knowing the difference is the key to treatmenthttp://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/04/is-it-an-allergy-or-a-sinus-infection/index.htm
Former Alberta premier Ralph Klein dies http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/03/29/former_alberta_premier_ralph_klein_dies.html
What You Should Know for the 2012-2013 Influenza Season Questions & Answershttp://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu-season-2012-2013.htm#effectiveness
FDA Drug Safety Communication: Azithromycin (Zithromax or Zmax) and the risk of potentially fatal heart rhythms http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm341822.htm
Inspiratory drive is related to dynamic pulmonary hyperinflation in COPD patients http://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=12608
Meditation or Exercise May Help Acute Respiratory Infections, Study Finds http://nccam.nih.gov/research/results/spotlight/070912
March 24, 2013
Will Having One Lung Limit Pope Francis? http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130314124144.htm
Scientists create 'portable lung'http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/7931243.stm
Antibiotics not worth risk in most chest colds: study http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_135177.html
FDA Warns of Sudden Cardiac Death Risk from Azithromycin http://pulmccm.org/2013/uncategorized/fda-warns-of-sudden-death-with-use-of-azithromycin/
Protein Linked to Exacerbation of COPD Identified http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130321133108.htm?utm_
Common Antibiotic Linked to Heart Problems in Patients With Lung Conditions http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130321205645.htm?utm_sourc
AstraZeneca's Symbicort better than GSK's Seretide (Advair) in reducing Exacerbations in COPD patients http://www.pharmaintellect.com/2013/03/real-world-study-pathos-suggests.html
March 17, 2013
Antibiotics resistance 'as big a risk as terrorism' - medical chief http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21737844
Ten years of tiotropium: clinical impact and patient perspectives http://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=12487
FDA Warns of Arrhythmias with Azithromycin
Benefits of quitting smoking outpace risk of modest weight gain http://www.nih.gov/news/health/mar2013/nhlbi-13.htm
Gas Transfer Best Predictor of Survival in COPD Patients http://www.rtmagazine.com/research/18824-gas-transfer-best-predictor-of-survival-in-copd-patients
Outdoor Heat Increases Respiratory Hospitalization Risk in Elderly http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130308093429.htm
March 9th, 2013
Manitoba provincial parks first in Canada to have smoke-free public beaches, children's playgroundshttp://www.chrgonline.com/detail_news.php?ID=423010&cat=;31;16
Patients Shy Away from Asking Healthcare Workers to Wash Hands
At treating asthma, patients may be as good as their doctors (BASALT trial, JAMA)
March 3, 2013
Tweaking Gene Expression to Repair Lungshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/02/130225153027.htm?utm_source
More Than 50 Medicines in Development for COPD, Third Leading Cause of Death in the United States http://www.innovation.org/documents/COPD%202012.pdf
Steroids May Shorten Hospital Stay for Pneumonia Patientshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/02/130228103339.htm?utm_sou
Study Identifies Possible Therapeutic Target To Treat Asthma And COPDhttp://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/256883.php
Marine Compound Discovery Shows Promise Of Improved Drug Treatment For COPD Patientshttp://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/257023.php
One in four Ontario hospital visits treats disease caused by smokinghttp://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/2013/02/27/one_in_four_ontar
A Look at Why Inhaled Corticosteroids Don't Always Work
February 24th, 2013
Prevalence and characteristics of three clinical phenotypes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)http://www.resmedjournal.com/article/S0954-6111(13)00006-1/abstract
The Most Contaminated Foods You're Eating http://www.rodale.com/most-contaminated-foods
CDC: Flu vaccine only provided 9 percent protection for seniors against worst strain
UAB first in U.S. to test new emphysema procedurehttp://www.uab.edu/news/latest/item/3187-uab-first-in-us-to-test-new-emphysema-procedure
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as a cardiovascular risk factor: results of a case-control study (CONSISTE study)http://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=12274
Simple Measures to Promote Sleep can Reduce Delirium in Intensive Care Patients http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/simple_
February 17, 2013
Lung Researchers Create New Air Sacs in Mouse Model of Emphysema Using a Novel Growth Factorhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/02/130214194105.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=em
Long, Low Intensity Exercise May Have More Health Benefits Relative to Short, Intense Workoutshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/02/130213173127.htm
Supplemental vitamin D and physical performance in COPD: a pilot randomized trialhttp://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=12230
Improving the quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: focus on indacaterolhttp://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=12213
What the U.S. government doesn’t want you to know: e-cigarettes work (BMC Public Health)http://pulmccm.org/2012/lung-cancer-review/e-cigarettes-helped-smokers-quit-safely
Do people with pulmonary hypertension need in-flight oxygen? (Chest)http://pulmccm.org/2012/outpatient-pulmonology-review/in-flight-oxygen-f
February 10, 2013
CTS 2013: Spirometry in primary carehttp://www.respiratoryguidelines.ca/sites/all/files/CTS_Spirometry_Primary_Care_2013.pdf
Bronchiectasis Linked to Higher Mortality in COPD Patientshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/778990
Cured Meat and COPD: An Unexpected Connection http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/alerts/lung_disorders/Cured-Meat-and-COPD_6454-1.html
Frequently Prescribed Drug Used in Concerning Ways With Harmful Side Effectshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/02/130206141643.htm?utm_source=
Zinc Helps Against Infection by Tapping Brakes in Immune Responsehttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/02/130207131344.htm
February 3, 2013
Opioid therapy for refractory dyspnea in patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: patients’ experiences and outcomeshttp://www.cmajopen.ca/content/1/1/E27.full
Can pneumonia be reliably diagnosed without x-rays?http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_133506.html
How To Disinfect Your Home From The Flu And Cold Viruses(slides)http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/27/disinfect-home-flu_n_2554112.html
Who Needs In-Flight Oxygen? New Method May Helphttp://pulmccm.org/2013/copd-review/does-your-copd-patient-need-in-flight-oxygen-new-
Slideshow: Energy-Boosting Foods for COPDhttp://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/ss/slideshow-energy-boosting-foods?ecd=wnl_co
FDA panel backs long-acting Boehringer inhaler (Respimat/Streverdihttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jan/29/fda-panel-backs-long-acting-boehringer-inhaler/
Potential New Target in Fight Against 'Superbug'http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/01/130130083017.htm?utm_source=feedburner&
Relationship between periodontitis-related antibody and frequent exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22792372
Respiratory infection strategy: get a flu shot, and get enough vitamin D
Measuring the Consequence of Forest Fires On Public Healthhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/01/130127225820.htm?utm_source=feedburner&u
Macrolide therapy for the prevention of acute exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22353707
January 27, 2013 The search for common pathways underlying asthma and COPDhttp://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=12064
Yukon Introduces Tobacco Free Tuesdays http://www.chrgonline.com/detail_news.php?ID=416743&cat=;16;31
The safety of long-acting ß2-agonists in the treatment of stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease http://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=12070
Bioengineer studying how to send drugs to lungs through nanotechnology http://www.uta.edu/news/releases/2013/01/kytai-nguyen-lung-therapy.php
Acupuncture improved COPD in a “real” randomized trial (Arch Intern Med)http://pulmccm.org/2012/randomized-controlled-trials/acupuncture-for-
Dyspnea and emotional states in health and diseasehttp://www.resmedjournal.com/article/S0954-6111(12)00505-7/abstract
January 20, 2013
COPD Patients at Risk of Dangerous Bacterial Infectionshttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ccdrw-rmtch/2013/03/03-eng.php
Can Vitamin D Ward Off Colds and Flu?
Simvastatin Therapy for Moderate and Severe COPD (STATCOPE) (Study US & Canada)http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01061671
Critically Ill Flu Patients Saved With Artificial Lung Technology Treatmenthttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/01/130117133321.htm?utm_source=feed
January 12, 2013
Effects of long-acting bronchodilators in COPD patients according to COPD severity and ICS use
Household Hazards for People With COPDhttp://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/features/household-hazards-for-people-with-copd
From the American College of Chest Physicians, "Living Well With COPD" http://onebreath.org/document.doc?id=89
Azithromycin for Prevention of COPD Exacerbations
December 30, 2012
Victory Pharma, Inc. of San Diego Pays $11.4 Million to Resolve Kickback Allegations in Connection with Promotion of its Drugs Indacaterol improves daily physical activity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseasehttp://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=11824
Moderate pot smokers’ lung function better than nonsmokers (JAMA) Why It’s Important to Stay Healthy with COPD
High rates of paper-based prescribing errors found among community-based primary care providershttp://www.ahrq.gov/research/jan13/0113RA3.htm
December 23, 2012 New cough and cold remedies now available for Canadians, offer options for children under six and those with compromised healthhttp://www.chrgonline.com/detail_news.php?ID=406628&cat=;31
The Appliance of Ecological Sciencehttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/12/121217234938.htm?utm_source=feedburner&u
New once-daily dual bronchodilator effective in COPDhttp://www.news-medical.net/news/20121218/New-once-daily-dual-bronchodilator-effective-in-COPD.aspx
Chronic bronchial infection in COPD. Is there an infective phenotype?Cigarette smoke retention and bronchodilation in patients with COPD. A controlled randomized trial http://www.resmedjournal.com/article/S0954-6111(12)00360-5/abstract?elsca1=etoc&elsca2=email&elsca3=0954-6111_201301_107_1&elsca4=infectious_diseasesPredicting survival from COPD exacerbations: DECAF score shows promise (Thorax)
December 16th, 2012
Chest pain and exacerbations of bronchiectasis (abstract)http://www.dovepress.com/chest-pain-and-exacerbations-of-bronchiectasis-peer-reviewed-article-IJGMNote: The full article can be downloaded (pdf). The link is at the bottom of the abstract
Chantix May Up Heart Risk, FDA Warns
Smokers' Risk of Sudden Death Drops After Quittinghttp://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Arrhythmias/36404?utm_content=&utm_medium=ema
UNDERSTANDING CHRONIC DISEASE AND THE ROLE FOR TRADITIONAL APPROACHES IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES (report is in pdf format) http://www.nccah-ccnsa.ca/docs/social%20determinates/1828_NCCAH_mini_chronic_disease_final.pdf
Comprehensive self management and routine monitoring in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients in general practice: randomised controlled trial
Additive efficacy of short-acting bronchodilators on dynamic hyperinflation and exercise tolerance in stable COPD patients treated with long-acting bronchodilatorshttp://www.resmedjournal.com/article/S0954-6111(12)00424-6/abstract
COPD Is Not Independent Risk Factor for Lung Cancer, Study Concludeshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/12/121215151510.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_
December 9, 2012
Sputum color guides antibiotic treatment in COPD
Chronic bronchial infection in COPD. Is there an infective phenotype? http://www.resmedjournal.com/article/S0954-6111(12)00410-6/abstract
UC Davis study shows statins protect lungs from damage caused by smokinghttp://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/publish/news/newsroom/7257
Health Canada Suspends License of Chemical Testing Laboratory For Providing Falsified Results http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2012/2012_184-eng.php
Electronic Cigarettes - Are They Harmful Or Not?http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/253773.php
December 2, 2012
Effects of inspiratory muscle training on dynamic hyperinflation in patients with COPDhttp://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=11648
From the Public Health Agency of Canada:Fast facts about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 2011 Fast facts about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Data compiled from the 2011 Survey on Living with Chronic Diseases in Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/cd-mc/publications/copd-mpoc/ff-rr-2011-eng.php
Drugs Limiting Excess Mucus Could Save Lives https://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/24608.aspx
New behavioral strategies may help patients learn to better control chronic diseases http://www.uclahealth.org/body.cfm?xyzpdqabc=0&id=561&action=detail&ref=2054
First 'Breathing Lung' Transplant in United Stateshttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121126130928.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_med
November 25, 2012
Advair: How Safe Is This Drug?http://www.medpagetoday.com/AllergyImmunology/Asthma/36000
COPD awareness returns to 2008 levels, according to new NIH surveyhttp://www.nih.gov/news/health/nov2012/nhlbi-20.htm
First Report of State-Level COPD Prevalence in U.S.http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121121130943.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm
New lung tissue growth can occur in adults, defying previous belief (NEJM)http://pulmccm.org/2012/lung-cancer-review/lung-regeneration-after-damage-defying-previous-belief/
November 18, 2012
Women's Respiratory Symptoms May Vary With Menstrual Cyclehttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_131183.html
World’s largest respiratory genetics study launches on World COPD Dayhttp://www.mrc.ac.uk/Newspublications/News/MRC008925
Effects of inhaled corticosteroids on airway inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis (UK)http://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=11044
Singing classes for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomizedcontrolled trial http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2466-12-69.pdf
Cullman man is first U.S. emphysema patient to have experimental sealant pumped into lungs........ UAB first in nation to test experimental therapy for emphysema (and Video)
WebMistress Note: Current list of locations (US) recruiting, can be found at: http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/study/NCT01449292?show_locs=Y#locn
November 11, 2012
Free E-Course: 6 Weeks to Understanding COPD http://copd.about.com/b/2010/06/10/free-e-course6-weeks-to-understanding-copd.htm
Hypoxaemia in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension during simulated air travelhttp://www.resmedjournal.com/article/S0954-6111(12)00390-3/abstract
Smoke-free laws led quickly to fewer hospitalizationshttp://newsroom.heart.org/pr/aha/smoke-free-laws-led-quickly-to-239980.aspx
New Drug Target Found for Cystic Fibrosis Lung Diseasehttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121107132920.htm?utm_
Adventures of an Oxy-Phile2: A Free Audio Book by Dr Thomas Pettyhttp://www.yourlunghealth.org/headlines/2012/09/oxyphile_audiobook/
COPD Can't Be Treated Alone in Older Patientshttp://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/CHEST/35483?utm_so
Primary spontaneous pneumothoraxhttp://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/primary-spontaneous-pneumothorax
November 3rd, 2012
From National Jewish Health (video) Lung Function Test (Spirometry) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr0ZxoZR58Y&feature=youtu.be
Lung-Shrinking Coils Show Promise in COPDhttp://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/CHEST/35538
E-Cigarettes Banned in Canada But Smoking Isn't? http://copd.about.com/b/2012/10/28/e-cigarettes-banned-in-canada-but-smoking-isnt.htm
Physical inactivity in COPD and increased patient perception of dyspneahttp://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=11385
Mold Exposure at Home Could Increase Risk for Sarcoidosishttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/10/121022081014.htm
October 28, 2012
Short term and long term effects of pulmonary rehabilitation on physical activity in COPD https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23063203
Spirometry: An Easy and Painless Way to Test for COPD
Exercise Boosts Satisfaction With Life, Researchers Findhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/10/121025161751.htm
Profile of glycopyrronium for once-daily treatment of moderate-to-severe COPDhttp://www.dovepress.com/articles.php?article_id=11367
Lung-Shrinking Coils Show Promise in COPDhttp://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/CHEST/35538
Sickly Smoker Loses Most of Philip Morris LawsuitNew treatment in clinical trial at Cleveland Clinic may vastly increase number of donor lungs http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2012/10/new_treatment_in_clinical_tria.html Women Who Quit Smoking Do Live Longerhttp://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/Smoking/35605?utm_content=&utm_medium
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