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Honey More Effective than Medicines for Kids
2007-12-24 20:16:00
A spoonful of honey works better than cough medicine for kids, as proved by research shows By Josephine Marcotty Minneapolis Star Tribune, December 3, 2007.Just as over-the-counter cough and cold products have been declared off-limits for kids under age 6 by a federal advisory panel and parents are at a loss for soothing stuffy kids at bedtime, researchers offer an alternative: A spoonful of honey soothes coughs just as well or better than cough medicine.A research study published found that kids who got a dose of honey coughed less and slept somewhat better than those who got cough medicine with dextromethorphan (DM), the ingredient in most over-the-counter products that suppress the urge to cough.Paul said that honey has long been used in other countries to treat coughs and that it has a long history in the United States as a natural remedy for a stuffed head, sore throat and cough. A common remedy is honey with tea and lemon.But no one has ever studied it in comparison to other t...
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How To Find Your Ultimate Web Host!
2007-12-19 20:56:00
http://www.webhostingchoice.com Searching for the perfect webhost I came on upon this directory/site I came upon this site called Web Host ing Choice and I was like “Oh, My God!” this place is HUGE ! I started browsing their listings and once I started I couldn’t make up my mind on what to chose since they got such a huge listing and with details of all the plans, uptime, downtime, rankings and a lot more about the web hosts. I couldn’t believe that once site could hold this many hosts’ information in such precise details, and that helped me so much to find me the perfect host that’ll go easy on my pocket and big enough to manage a trouble free site. Thanks to Web Hosting Choice, now I have the perfect host that I always wanted and they help me in all the troubles I get hosting my site and even with themes and coding! Thank You Web Hosting Choice I owe you my site. http://www.webhostingchoice.com
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Bronchial Asthma Wheezing
2007-12-19 16:23:00
Often the doctor may simply think that the bronchial Asthma patient "just has a cold" and prescribe a non-curative over-the-counter (OTC) cold "remedy". Promethazine DM (Phenergan DM) is contraindicated in asthmatics, though it is often prescribed. If a doctor prescribes Promethazine (Phenergan®) DM for a cough or bronchial asthma, he may be endangering his patient's life. So diagnosis is very essential before prescribing medicines.

Hospital-Acquired Infections: Reducing Your Risks
2007-12-19 15:59:00
Hospitals are crawling with viruses and bacteria, and infection is always toward the top of the list in studies of complications after surgery.But there's still a lot you can do to lower your risk of getting MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) or other hospital-acquired infections. Here are some tips.Before surgery, ask if you will need antibiotics. Usually, antibiotics are given shortly before surgery and stopped within 24 hours to reduce the risk of wound infections. But don't just assume you're getting antibiotics: ask if you are. If you aren't, ask why.Before surgery, ask how hair will be removed at the surgical site. If hair needs to be removed it should be done with electric hair clippers rather than a razor. A razor can result in tiny cuts that can become infected. And the CDC recommends that if hair is removed it should be done immediately before surgery. Shaving should not be the night before an operation because that is associated with higher rates of su...
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Apples May Keep Asthma Away
2007-12-15 21:21:00
Eating an apple a day may help pregnant women prevent asthma and wheezing in their children. A new study shows children of women who consumed apples regularly while they were pregnant were much less likely to suffer from asthma or wheezing by age 5 than those whose mothers rarely ate apples during pregnancy. Childhood asthma is a growing problem in the U.S., and researchers say the results suggests that eating more apples during pregnancy may help protect children against the disease. The study, published in Thorax, compared the relationship between what mothers ate during pregnancy and rates of childhood asthma and wheezing in more than 1,200 women and their children. The results showed apples were the only food associated with a reduced risk of asthma and wheezing in children. Children of mothers who ate the most apples (more than four a week) had a 27% lower risk of ever wheezing and about half the risk of childhood asthma than those who ate the least (0-1 a week). The study al...
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Breakfast under 300 calories
2007-12-15 20:54:00
Having breakfast is a key part of a successful weight-loss plan. Studies show it helps you control hunger, so you consume fewer calories all day long. But your overall savings hinge on your choice of morning meal. Denying yourself the thing you’re craving often backfires—you just end up eating more later on anyway,” says Carrie Levin, author of The GoodEnough to Eat Breakfast Cookbook.The three recipes here are easy for even novice bakers to whip up, and best of all, they have less than 300 calories. Now there’s something to start your day off right.ORANGE–POPPY SEED MUFFINS These are the perfect grab-and-go treats. They’re best served within a day or two, but they freeze well.Serves 12Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour1 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder3 tablespoons poppy seeds1⁄4 cup light brown sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2⁄3 cup nonfat yogurt1⁄4 cup canola oil1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest (f...
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Understanding Osteoporosis
2007-12-15 11:20:00
As we all know that Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and loss of bone tissue that leads to weak and fragile bones.It occurs when the body fails to form enough new bone, when too much old bone is reabsorbed by the body, or both. Women are at a greater risk than men, especially women who are elderly, thin, or small. Other risk factors include the following: Inadequate calcium and vitamin D ingestion.Lack of weight-bearing exercises .Excessive corticosteroid (for example, prednisone) use.Thyroid problems .Bone cancer.Postmenopause White or Asian race Cigarette smoking.Eating disorders .Alcoholism .Bone pain similar to that of arthritis may occur in the early course of the disease. Later, sharp pain may suddenly occur and become worse with activity or weight bearing. Fractures may occur, particularly in your spine, although you may not have fallen. These are called spontaneous fractures.Weight-bearing exercise, such as walking or jogging, riding stationary bicycl...
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Understanding Depression
2007-12-15 10:56:00
Depression is the term that everyone is aware of it as it is so common now a days that it is now become the leading cause of morbidity and concern among doctors. Depression itself has effect over the health of the person but it also lead to aggravation of other diseases as in case of Diabetes as stress causes increase in cortisol level and cortisol has opposite effect on glucose as we compared to Insulin. So it is necessary to understand the depression and the factors that aggravate or release the stress.
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Total Knee Replacement Surgery
2007-12-15 10:51:00
Total knee replacement is a procedure that replaces a dysfunctional knee joint and eliminates the damaged surfaces that are causing pain. Knee joint replacement may be recommended for: knee osteoarthritis or arthritis; decreased knee function and some knee fractures. Knee joint replacement may also be recommended for someone who is unable to work, sleep through the night or walk more than three blocks because of knee pain.To see Live Total Knee Replacement Surgery . Click here
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Understanding Osteoarthritis
2007-12-15 10:35:00
Osteoarthritis literally means "degenerative joint disease." After the age of 45 it occurs ten times more commonly in women than men. Onset of this disease is increasingly common with age, and symptoms usually creep up on people slowly.The most common causes of osteoarthritis are injuries, joint overuse and aging. Scientists also suspect that inherited gene defects may be another factor, and they are currently investigating this link. Studies point to the conclusion that this disease tends to run in families, possibly through a recessive gene. Osteoarthritis affects the protective material around joints called cartilage, which covers and cushions the ends of the bones. In a healthy person, cartilage is flexible and hardwearing. However, eventually cartilage frays, wears down, and may even disappear completely, leaving behind a joint consisting of bone meeting bone with no padding. Consequently, the other sections of the joint such as the tendons, ligaments and muscles, become weake...
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Thiazolidinediones May Cause Increased Cardiac Risk in Older Adults
2007-12-13 20:45:00
A study that appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) on Dec. 12th, 2007, shows that people over 65 may have an increased risk of congestive heart failure and heart attack, compared to younger people, with the diabetes drugs rosiglitazone (Avandia) and pioglitazone (Actos) which are in the class of thiazolidinediones (TZD's). The study's objective was to assess the cardiac risk of TZD's in diabetes patients who were over 66 years of age. The study took place in Ontario, Canada. The authors state, "In summary, in this population-based study of older community-dwelling patients with diabetes, TZD treatment was associated with a significant increase in the risks of CHF [congestive heart failure], AMI [acute myocardial infarction], and death compared with other oral hypoglycemic agent treatments." The authors also stress that treatment for diabetes is a very individual process and health care professionals and their patients should weigh the potential benefi...
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Soda and Osteoporosis
2007-12-13 13:27:00
New research indicates that there may be more to the soda and osteoporosis connection than simply replacing the good stuff with the useless stuff. Researchers at Tufts University, studying several thousand men and women, found that women who regularly drank cola-based sodas -- three or more a day -- had almost 4% lower bone mineral density in the hip, even though researchers controlled for calcium and vitamin D intake. But women who drank non-cola soft drinks, like Sprite or Mountain Dew, didn't appear to have lower bone density.Phosphoric acid, a major component in most sodas, may be to blame, according to lead study author Katherine Tucker, PhD. Phosphorus itself is an important bone mineral. But if you're getting a disproportionate amount of phosphorus compared to the amount of calcium you're getting, that could lead to bone loss. Another possible culprit is caffeine, which experts have long known can interfere with calcium absorption. In the Tufts study, both caffeinated and ...
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6 Tips for Flat Abs
2007-12-08 10:06:00
Flat Ab Tip No. 1: Improve Your Posture Poor posture is a huge issue for many people, says celebrity trainer and star of numerous exercise DVDs Ellen Barrett. Barrett says she frequently sees people walking in Manhattan with their ears in front of their bodies and shoulders in front of their hearts. "If people slouch, their stomachs pooch," Barrett says. For better posture while standing, align your ears over your shoulders, shoulders over hips, hips over knees, and knees over ankles. Keep the fronts of the shoulders open like a shirt on a hanger, instead of a shirt on a peg. Draw your navel to your spine and keep your weight even on the balls and heels. The result: Without doing any abdominal exercise, you can look much leaner by simply standing up straight. "With your shoulders back and chest up, the abs pull themselves in," Barrett tells WebMD. "Your energy level improves when you have good posture. Your lung capacity is better. You're open and more awake." Flat Ab Tip No. 2: T...
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Anticancer Diet
2007-12-08 09:56:00
Certain fruits and vegetables may reduce your risk of cancer and may even help stop cancer in its tracks, according to new research. Black Raspberries May Reduce Esophageal Cancer Risk Eating black raspberries may protect people at high risk of getting cancer of the esophagus, Kresty and her colleagues found. They had previously found that black raspberries in animal experiments inhibit cancers of the oral tract, esophagus, and colon. The fruit probably does so, she says, by reducing oxidative stress -- the destruction done to cells by free radicals -- and by decreasing DNA damage and the growth rates of cells.The researchers also looked at tissue levels of an enzyme called GSTpi, which helps detoxify carcinogens. They found that 37% of patients had an increase in this protective enzyme. Vegetables for Bladder Cancer Prevention Raw cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, broccoli sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower seem to reduce bladder cancer risk by about 40%, researchers from R...
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Mobile phone radiation - health risks - facts
2007-11-29 10:13:00
Mobile phones besides having enormous advantages have health risks also as it uses electromagnetic waves in the microwave range. These concerns have induced a large body of research (both epidemiological and experimental, in non-human animals as well as in humans). Concerns about effects on health have also been raised regarding other digital wireless systems, such as data communication networks. Some part of the radio waves emitted by a mobile telephone handset are absorbed by the human head. The radio waves emitted by a GSM handset, can have a peak power of 2 watts, and a US analog phone had a maximum transmit power of 3.6 watts. Other digital mobile technologies, such as CDMA and TDMA, use lower output power, typically below 1 watt. The maximum power output from a mobile phone is regulated by the mobile phone standard it is following and by the regulatory agencies in each country. In most systems the cellphone and the base station check reception quality and signal strength and ...
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Evaluation for Depression (PATIENT HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE)
2007-11-29 09:52:00
The PHQ-9 is the nine item depression scale of the Patient Health Questionnaire. The PHQ-9 is a powerful tool for assisting primary care clinicians in diagnosing depression as well as selecting and monitoring treatment.depressed mood most of the day nearly every daymarkedly diminished interest or pleasure in activities clinically significant weight loss or gaininsomnia or hypersomniapsychomotor agitation or retardation, fatiguefeelings of worthlessness or guiltdiminished ability to think or concentrateindecisiveness, and thoughts of suicide, and a suicide plan or suicide attemptClinicians should also assess the duration of the patient's current depressive episode, associated functional impairment, and history of and treatment for depression. NEJMhttp://www.depression-primarycare.org /clinicians/toolkits/materials/forms/phq9 /
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Zenker diverticulum ( Pharyngoesophageal diverticulum)
2007-11-28 13:39:00
A Zenker diverticulum, also called a pharyngoesophageal diverticulum, is a pseudodiverticulum consisting of esophageal mucosa and submucosa that herniate posteriorly between the cricopharyngeus and the inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscles and through an area of potential weakness referred to as the Killian dehiscence. The pathogenesis of this condition is not well known. Patients with a Zenker diverticulum are thought to have a discoordination of the swallowing mechanism that increases pressure on the mucosa of the pharynx. Over time, this pressure leads to herniation of the esophageal mucosa through the Killian dehiscence. The condition occurs most commonly in elderly women, with peak incidence in the seventh to ninth decades of life. The most common presenting feature in a Zenker diverticulum is upper-esophageal dysphagia, which occurs in as many as 98% of patients. Other common symptoms are halitosis, regurgitation of undigested food, aspiration, noisy deglutition, and changes...
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Retapamulin
2007-11-27 13:41:00
Retapamulin is the first in a new class of antibacterial drugs known as pleuromutilins to be approved for use in humans. It was approved by the US FDA for the topical treatment of impetigo, a skin infection caused by bacteria, in April 2007, and approved in Europe for the treatment of impetigo and infected small lacerations, abrasions or sutured wounds in June 2007. Impetigo is a highly contagious superficial skin infection that most commonly affects children between the ages of two and five. It is typically caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin, fusidic acid and bacitracin are commonly used to treat skin infections such as impetigo. However, owing to the emergence and spread of bacterial pathogens resistant to drugs in established classes, there is a pressing need for new antibacterials with novel mechanisms of action. Retapamulin is a semisynthetic derivative of pleuromutilin that has excellent in vitro activity against S....

Try PAY PER POST!!
2007-11-27 11:30:00
In the beginning Pay Per Post was just another money earning site for me, when I heard about it I thought “what the heck! another site that’ll make me place a million ads on my blog before paying me even a cent” but after I signed up and saw the whole details of the site I was astounded by how user friendly it was, not placing any unnecessary ads or banners, all I had to do was write a simple short review which wouldn’t affect my blog at all! The idea was simple yet ingenious. Just review whatever you’re gong to put on your blog in few words, no effort no unnecessary banners or ads and no trouble at all, I simply add a review post whenever I’m working on my own posts on my blog or even if I’m just checking out PPP and anything catches my interest, hardly takes 5 minutes and it earns me a lot. They feature top earning blogs and blog of the day and many other ways to link back to people who are linking to their site, that’s way more than what I thought I’d be gettin...
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Are Computers a Health Hazard
2007-11-24 13:37:00
Computers no doubt are one of the most great discovery of all time which has revolutionised the whole world as whole world is now on your fingertips. BUT as everything has positive aspects it has negative too. Computers being very useful in almost everypart of our life it has health hazards also if you are not aware of it. Thousands of repeated keystrokes and long periods of clutching and dragging with mouse slowly accumulates damage to the body. This can happen even more quickly as a result of typing technique and body positions that place unnecessary stress on the tendons and nerves in the hand, wrist, arms, and even the shoulders and neck. Lack of adequate rest and breaks, and using excessive force almost guarantees trouble. Correct typing technique and posture, the right equipment setup, and good work habits are much more important for prevention than ergonomic gadgets like split keyboards or wrist rests. This figure shows proper posture at the computer. Note that the chair a...
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CisPlatin
2007-11-23 22:19:00
is a platinum-based chemotherapy drug used to treat various types of cancers, including sarcomas, some carcinomas (e.g. small cell lung cancer, and ovarian cancer), lymphomas and germ cell tumors. It was the first member of its class, which now also includes carboplatin and oxaliplatin.Cisplatin has a number of side-effects that can limit its use:Nephrotoxicity Neurotoxicity (nerve damage) Nausea and vomiting. OtotoxicityAlopecia (hair loss)Electrolyte disturbance http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cisplatin

Factors Affecting Drug Distribution
2007-11-23 22:16:00
This animation presents 4 major factors that effect a drugs distribution in the body: Organs of high perfusion, protein binding, molecular size, and polarity
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Aspirin Absorption
2007-11-23 22:07:00
This simple animation illustrates how an acidic molecule like aspirin can change its polarity depending on the environment. Aspirin , which is non-ionized in the strongly acidic stomach environment (pH ~2), can be readily absorbed across the membrane. Once in the bloodstream (pH 7.4), however, the aspirin molecule is deprotonated to become ionic, polar, and thus water soluble and more able to travel to target sites. The deprotonation is indicated by the removal of a hydrogen atom (white sphere) when the aspirin molecule is taken into the bloodstream.
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How To Start an IV
2007-11-23 21:55:00
This is an excellent video to show how to start IV. As a Medical student one should have first complete knowledge as well as orientation to start putting IV as it is very as well as very difficult.
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Lifestyle interventions in Diabetes
2007-11-23 20:58:00
The major environmental factors that increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, presumably in the setting of genetic risk, are overnutrition and a sedentary lifestyle, with consequent overweight and obesity. Not surprisingly, interventions that reverse or improve these factors have been demonstrated to have a beneficial effect on control of glycemia in established type 2 diabetes. While there is still active debate regarding the most beneficial types of diet and exercise, weight loss almost always improves glycemic levels. Unfortunately, the high rate of weight regain has limited the role of lifestyle interventions as an effective means of controlling glycemia long term. The most convincing long-term data that weight loss effectively lowers glycemia have been generated in the follow-up of type 2 diabetic patients who have had bariatric surgery. In this setting, diabetes is virtually erased, with a mean sustained weight loss of 20 kg. Studies of the pharmacologic treatment of obesity have...
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Weight Loss Exercises - Workout Motivation
2007-11-20 20:33:00
Now a days obesity has become epidemic mostly in developed countries and the life has become so busy that most of us have not time to even think for exercises. There is need of awareness among masses to think over it as our most of the attention part is over other deadly diseases and we are not taking Obesity seriously. So when the time will come we start taking it seriously may be we are late then. So start exercises now this is a video regarding different exercises which can be done in home also.
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Health Benefits Of Honey
2007-11-20 20:19:00
If you have allergies, honey can be beneficial. If you eat honey that is local to your area, it may help prevent your seasonal allergies. Bees use the pollen from local plants and eventually it ends up in your honey. Honey may also be good for your skin. It has the ability to attract water. It is also safe for sensitive skin. You can use it as a moisturizing mask for your skin as well as your hair. To use it as a conditioner, mix the honey with olive oil. Be sure to wash your hair thoroughly before you go outside. If you have a sore throat, take some honey.[ Honey has powerful antimicrobial properties, which can soothe your raw tissues. Pour a teaspoon of honey into a large serving spoon and then top off the spoon with lemon juice. Swallow the concoction (without water) every few hours until symptoms clear up. Some people add a pinch of black or red pepper to increase blood circulation to the throat.] Due to its natural anti-inflammatory effect, it will help to heal the wounds more ...
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Rosuvastatin
2007-11-20 19:55:00
Rosuvastatin is an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor. Rosuvastatin blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body. • Rosuvastatin is used to reduce the amounts of LDL (bad) cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglycerides (another type of fat), and apolipoprotein B (a protein needed to make cholesterol) in the blood. Rosuvastatin also increases the level of HDL (good) cholesterol in the blood. These actions are important in reducing the risk of atherosclerosis (fatty deposits in the arteries), which can lead to heart attack, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Do not take rosuvastatin without first talking to your doctor if you have liver disease. • Before taking rosuvastatin, tell your doctor if you · have kidney problems; · have hypothyroidism (low thyroid function); · drink alcoholic beverages; · have a chronic muscular disease; · require major surgery; or · have a blood disorder. • You may not be able to take rosuvastatin, or you may require a dosage...
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Mustard oil best for your heart
2007-11-17 19:02:00
It has low levels of artery clogging fatty acid It's official. Beating refined oils and the health-friendly olive oil, it is mustard oil that seems to be best for your heart. Packed with lower levels of saturated fats, cholesterol reducing and anti-oxidant properties and even essential vitamins, switching to cooking in mustard oil could well be the wisest health investment you can make. Mustard oil is found to have very low levels of artery clogging saturated fatty acid and high levels of good omega 3 fatty acid and mono-unsaturated fatty acid and thus score over other cooking mediums including refined oils, olive oil and soybean oil. "Coronary heart disease is emerging as a leading cause of death worldwide and South Asian are especially prone to this. While deaths due to infections and other causes are coming down, heart- related diseases are registering an upsurge. Unhealthy cooking oil brings home harmful higher levels of cholesterol, saturated fats and trans-fatty acid which wh...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Have Increased Risk of Stroke
2007-11-17 15:32:00
Researchers said that people living with rheumatoid arthritis have a 67% greater risk of suffering a stroke than the general population -- suggesting that the disease causes an extra 1,000 strokes a year in the United Kingdom, where the study was conducted."Stroke appears to be another consequence of the detrimental effects of long-term systemic inflammation that comes with rheumatoid arthritis," he said. "The effect was still present after controlling for other risk factors including lifestyle factors, hypertension, diabetes, and the treatment of those risk factors."Patients who took corticosteroids had a further increase in stroke risk, but that was not the case with disease-modifying agents. Dr. Edwards said, however, that the data appeared to show a nonsignificant trend toward more risk in the patients taking methotrexate.Patients who took corticosteroids had a further increase in stroke risk, but that was not the case with disease-modifying agents. Dr. Edwards said, however, th...
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