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Acne and Related Disorders Posted By : jojo27
2008-08-31 05:08:00 Acne commonly erupts in areas of maximal sebaceous gland activity: the face, neck, chest, shoulders, back, and upper arms. Acne is rarely misdiagnosed. It is easily recognizable by both the patient and the practitioner. The management of acne, however, is frequently complex. More: continued here
Is DogPause® The Answer To Some Dog Eating Disorders?
2008-08-21 22:54:00 "Wolfing down food" is instinctive to wolves because if they don't eat their prey fast, another animal will. Unfortunately for many domestic dogs, they've inherited that instinct from wolves and wild dogs, but because of the domestic dog's more delicate digestive system, wolfing it down (or "wooffing it down") might end up as dog bulimia. Food and Drink Gadgets Health Home Innovation Inventor Lifestyle Pets Products Shopping
Is DogPause® The Answer To Some Dog Eating Disorders?
2008-08-21 22:54:00 "Wolfing down food" is instinctive to wolves because if they don't eat their prey fast, another animal will. Unfortunately for many domestic dogs, they've inherited that instinct from wolves and wild dogs, but because of the domestic dog's more delicate digestive system, wolfing it down (or "wooffing it down") might end up as dog bulimia. Food and Drink Gadgets Health Home Innovation Inventor Lifestyle Pets Products Shopping
Children?s Neck Size Linked To Sleep Disorders
2008-06-18 01:45:00 Children with bigger necks may be at increased risk for a sleep-related breathing disorder, as well as increased severity of the disease, according to a University of Virginia study.. The study focused on 215 children between one-and-a-half to 18 years of age who were referred to a pediatric sleep center. Obese patients comprised 37.3 percent of ...
Risk of autism schizophrenia other genetic disorders to offspring and futur
2008-06-07 22:30:00 Scientists are now discovering difference in copy numbers of genes associated with mental (brain) and physical illness such as diabetes, MS, cancers.The following paper was written in 2000 before the 9 large studies from around the world were written on paternal age and schizophrenia THE AGE OF THE FATHER AND THE HEALTH OF FUTURE GENERATIONS Word Count: 903 　 Leslie B. Raschka M.D., Associate Professor (retired), Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto Address: 27 Edgecombe ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5N 2Xl, Tel. (416) 783-6938 2 Abstract Purpose: To assess the role of paternal age in the origin of genetic illness in future generations. Data Sources: All reference data originated in English language international scientific literature and findings of original research conducted by myself. Study Selection: Original articles published between 1938 and 1998 were selected according to the stated purpose. One article was written by myself. Data Extraction: The present paper...
Angus Clarke, "I am aware of the paternal age effect in many disorders and
2008-06-02 16:55:00 Professor Angus ClarkePrincipal Investigator and Professor in Clinical GeneticsAngus Clarke was born in 1954. He studied Medical and Natural Sciences in Cambridge, taking his Part II in Genetics, and then qualified in Medicine from Oxford University in 1979. After registration, he worked in general medicine and then paediatrics. As a research registrar in the Department of Medical Genetics in Cardiff, he studied the clinical and molecular genetic aspects of ectodermal dysplasia. Subsequently, he worked in clinical genetics and paediatric neurology in Newcastle upon Tyne, developing an interest in Rett syndrome and neuromuscular disorders.He returned to Cardiff in 1989 as Senior Lecturer in Clinical Genetics. He is now Professor in Clinical Genetics. As well as teaching he also works as a clinician. With his colleague, Peter Harper, he wrote the book, Genetics, Society and Clinical Practice. He directs the Cardiff MSc course in Genetic Counselling.Research interests:social and ethica...
Autism and Mitochondrial Disorders
2008-05-29 02:53:00 Features Children with Autism Some children with autism may have a genetic defect that affects the muscles, according to research presented at the American Academy of Neurology 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Chicago, in April.The study looked at 37 children with autism spectrum disorders who were evaluated for mitochondrial disease, which causes muscle weakness and prevents a child from being able to participate in physical activities and sports. Mitochondrial disease occurs when genetic mutations affect the mitochondria, or the part of the cell that releases energy.A total of 24 of the children, or 65 percent, had defects in the process by which cells produce and synthesize energy in the muscles, or oxidative phosphorylation defects in the skeletal muscles."Most children with autism spectrum disorders do not have recognizable abnormalities when you look at genetic tests, imaging, and metabolic tests," said study author John Shoffner, MD, owner of Medical Neurogenetics, LLC ...
Skipping Sleep can Create Mental Disorders
2008-05-28 17:07:00 If you are making a habit out of skipping sleep for the sake of doing more, you may want to reconsider that choice. Based on a study, skipping sleep is leaving potential room for mental deficiencies, probably because your brain may be taking too much load trying to keep you awake. So just like any ...
By: SLEEPzine
Clinical Evidence: Cardiovascular Disorders
2008-05-28 15:34:00 DescriptionClinical Evidence: Cardiovascular Disorders ; The International Source of the Best Available Evidence for Cardiovascular Health Care Publisher: Bmj Publishing GroupNumber Of Pages: 321Publication Date: 2003-03Sales Rank: 1799469ISBN / ASIN: 0727917889EAN: 9780727917881Binding: PaperbackManufacturer: Bmj Publishing GroupStudio: Bmj Publishing Grouphttp://rapidshare.com/file-s/41521085/cev.rar
Hot Tips To Treat Anxiety Panic Attacks And Disorders
2008-05-25 06:34:00 After the rapid industrialization, the levels of human stress increased like anything. Now with globalization, there are no boundaries to the business, and thus man is subjected to higher risks than ever before. This eventually led to Anxiety Panic Attacks And Disorders. Most of the people due to high stress suffer from anxiety panic attack ...
Cognitive Vulnerability to Emotional Disorders | Medical Ebook
2008-05-23 18:52:00 DescriptionCognitive Vulnerability to Emotional Disorders Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum AssociatesNumber Of Pages: 464Publication Date: 2005-08-16Sales Rank: 989294ISBN / ASIN: 0805857745EAN: 9780805857740Binding: PaperbackManufacturer: Lawrence Erlbaum AssociatesStudio: Lawrence Erlbaum AssociatesEmotional disorders such as anxiety, depression, and dysfunctional patterns of eating are clearly among the most devastating and prevalent confronting practitioners, and they have received much attention from researchers?in personality, social, cognitive, and developmental psychology, as well as in clinical psychology and psychiatry. A major recent focus has been cognitive vulnerability, which seems to set the stage for recurrences of symptoms and episodes. In the last five years there has been a rapid proliferation of studies. In this book, leading experts present the first broad synthesis of what we have now learned about the nature, of cognitive factors that seem to play a crucial role in...
Psychodermatology: The Psychological Impact of Skin Disorders
2008-05-22 15:12:00 Psychodermatology: The Psychological Impact of Skin Disorders
OTHER HORMONAL DISORDERS
2008-05-21 23:28:00 Finally, we turn to the common endocrine glands that occasionally produce a disease. Many people are concerned about the function of the thyroid gland. This endocrine organ, located at the base of the neck just below the ?Adam?s apple? (larynx) is an important regulator of the metabolism of the body. Its overactivity results in characteristic symptoms, such as a rapid pulse, bulging of the eyes, nervousness, tremor, and diarrhea.Tumors of the thyroid gland, as well as the overproduction of the brain hormone stimulating the gland to produce excessive amounts of thyroid hormone may cause these problems. Blood tests are available to determine the level of thyroxine, the major hormone, as well as others circulating in the system.Although stress may be a precipitating factor in the development of hyperthyroidism, a failure to respond to the recommended change in lifestyle with increased rest and physical exercise, should lead a person to seek medical counsel, as surgery is occasionally i...
Are Eating Disorders Age-Related?
2008-05-20 22:06:00 Adults & Eating Disorders The idea that only teen girls and college students develop eating disorders is a common misconception. In truth, men and women of all ages suffer from these types of disorders. Older women and men are an age group that is frequently overlooked in regards to eating disorders, but one that should be ...
What Depressive Symptoms and Disorders Are Linked to Adolescent Suicide?
2008-05-15 14:00:00 A study reported in the April 2008 issue of the Journal of Affective Disorders examines the role of depressive symptoms and disorders as potential predictors of suicidal behaviour in adolescents. The authors used a representative sample of 2464 Norwegian school students (average age 13.7 years) who were initally tested (T1). These same subjects were followed up and reassessed a year later (T2). All subjects who scored significantly high on the depresson questionnaire at the one year mark (T2) were matched with low- or middle-scoring respondents according to age and gender. A subset of 345 subjects were diagnostically assessed by face-to-face interviews (mean age=14.9 years) and then reassessed after five years (T3) using telephone interviews and questionnaires. There were 265 subjects tested with a participation rate of 76.9%. The results indicated that cognitive symptoms were predominant among suicide attempters, regardless of age. Among younger adolescents, suicidal t...
By: Providentia
What Depressive Symptoms and Disorders Are Linked to Adolescent Suicide?
2008-05-15 14:00:00 A study reported in the April 2008 issue of the Journal of Affective Disorders examines the role of depressive symptoms and disorders as potential predictors of suicidal behaviour in adolescents. The authors used a representative sample of 2464 Norwegian school students (average age 13.7 years) who were initally tested (T1). These same subjects were followed up and reassessed a year later (T2). All subjects who scored significantly high on the depresson questionnaire at the one year mark (T2) were matched with low- or middle-scoring respondents according to age and gender. A subset of 345 subjects were diagnostically assessed by face-to-face interviews (mean age=14.9 years) and then reassessed after five years (T3) using telephone interviews and questionnaires. There were 265 subjects tested with a participation rate of 76.9%. The results indicated that cognitive symptoms were predominant among suicide attempters, regardless of age. Among younger adolescents, suicidal t...
By: Providentia
Eating Disorders: Group Parent Training, Recruiting Participants
2008-05-11 00:00:00 While parents are considered essential for the effective treatment of adolescents with anorexia nervosa, the most effective manner to involve parents in treatment is unknown.
[Scary] Research: Adopted kids more likely to have mental disorders. Madonn
2008-05-07 06:41:00 Sun Sentinel
New Eating Disorders Feed and Group
2008-04-30 15:41:00 The fabulous FatFu (of the famed Notes from the Fatosphere feed), has helped me set up a eating disorders feed I call the Eating Disorders Digest. I’ve also set up a Yahoo! Group called Eating Disorder Studies for activists at all levels to discuss the medical, social, and cultural studies on eating disorders, and ...
Common disorders in pregnancy
2008-04-30 10:10:00 The nine months of your life are crucial; it launches a new episode of your life. Therefore you must act seriously enough to cut down on unhealthy food habits. Most importantly you must make yourself aware of the different disorders that might occur. If precautions are not taken at the proper time, these can lead to complications and even unfortunate miscarriages. Say No to Alcohol and Drugs Consumption of alcohol during this period of nine months is risky. Alcohol is said to cause several birth defects. You must be aware of the different medicines you take; for certain antibiotics can have adverse effects on your body and especially on the developing fetus. You must stop smoking cigarettes and relying on drugs for temporary satisfaction. These can terminate pregnancy and also lead to birth defects. Common Disorders Disorders that are likely to occur during your pregnancy are anemia, thomboembolic disease and several urinary tract infections. The common symptom of these disorder...
[Obvious] Poll finds that 65% of women have eating disorders, with the domi
2008-04-27 05:23:00 MSNBC
EATING DISORDERS WIDESPREAD AMONG U.S. WOMEN, SURVEY FINDS
2008-04-24 11:00:00 Three-quarters of women display unhealthy thoughts or behaviorsSixty-five percent of American women between the ages of 25 and 45 report having disordered eating behaviors, according to the results of a new survey. The survey was conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina, in partnership with Self Magazine.An additional 10 percent of women report symptoms consistent with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder, meaning that a total of 75 percent of all American women endorse some unhealthy thoughts, feelings or behaviors related to food or their bodies."Our survey found that these behaviors cut across racial and ethnic lines and are not limited to any one group," said Cynthia R. Bulik, Ph.D., William and Jeanne Jordan Distinguished Professor of Eating Disorders in the UNC School of Medicine's department of psychiatry and director of the UNC Eating Disorders Program.More information & link to complete story: http://www.consu...
By: ATYOURSERVICE
Sleep disorders are likely to cause depression and other mental health prob
2008-04-23 07:43:00 The month of May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, sponsored by the National Mental Health Association.Mental Health Awareness Month, observed throughout May in the United States, increases awareness about mental illness such as depression. Mental illness is a significant health concern and, if left untreated, can have serious consequences. Depression is the most common mental illness, and recent studies have demonstrated the link between depression and poor sleep. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) warns those suffering from a sleep disorder to see a sleep specialist for treatment without delay, and to not allow it to escalate into a more serious, and potentially life-threatening, health concern. It is now well established that insomnia is a risk factor for depression.Donna Arand, PhD, clinical director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Kettering Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, and research assistant professor at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, ad...
How Stress, Abuse, And Media Exposure Trigger Eating Disorders
2008-04-22 18:57:00 Who has Eating Disorders? Anyone can develop an eating disorder. However, approximately 90% of eating disorders take place in women. Teens and those in their 20?s form the most likely age groups in which eating disorders take place.
Dr. Jon Pauling ( Hannah's father) On Mitochondrial Disorders and Autism
2008-04-17 22:53:00 Jon Pauling's advice on vaccinations and autismMitochondrial autism a distinct sub population of autism. How common?
Sleep Disorders a Preliminary towards Parkinson?s Disease
2008-04-17 21:33:00 We all know that sooner or later, sleep disorders will lead to something more serious as far as our health is concerned. Apparently, there have been a lot of known illnesses associated with it and Parkinson?s disease is one that may be inherited from it. Rapid Eye Movement (REM) can lead to Parkinson?s disease if ...
By: SLEEPzine
Early Dementia Often Caused by Autoimmune Disorders
2008-04-16 18:35:00 Dementia in patients who are younger than 45 years of age is often caused by degenerative, metabolic or autoimmune diseases, Dr. Brendan Kelley, of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, told attendees at the 60th annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, being held this week in Chicago.Kelley and colleagues searched the Mayo Clinic database for patients who began to develop dementia between 17 and 45 years that was not related to trauma, brain infections or mental retardation. They identified 235 such patients receiving care between 1996 and 2006. The average age at dementia onset was 34.7 years.Neurodegenerative causes accounted for dementia in 29.8 percent of the group, frontotemporal dementia occurred in 13.2 percent and Alzheimer's disease was seen in less than 1 percent," data presented by Kelley showed.Autoimmune-inflammatory- causes, including multiple sclerosis, accounted for 21.2 percent. Inborn errors of metabolism were identified in 10.6 percent.At the last ...
Attention Brit women with eating disorders
2008-04-16 14:00:00 Taken from the British eating disorder organization b-eat’s website: The British TV production company betty is making a one hour documentary on eating disorders as part of the BBC Learning campaign about body image & mental health issues. The film will seek to raise awareness that anorexia and bulimia are not conditions that just affect teenage girls. ...
Mitochondrial Disorders Overview, Blaylock on Mitochondria and Vaccines
2008-04-14 18:40:00 GeneReviewsInitial posting: June 08, 2000.Latest version: February 21, 2006.Mitochondrial Disorders Overview[Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathies, Mitochondrial Myopathies, Oxidative Phosphorylation Disorders, Respiratory Chain Disorders]Patrick F Chinnery, MBBS, PhD, MRCPDepartment of NeurologyUniversity of Newcastle upon Tyne Medical SchoolNewcastle upon Tynep.f.chinnery@newcastle.ac.u-kView this article on the GeneTests Web site.SummaryDisease characteristics. Mitochondrial diseases are a clinically heterogeneous group of disorders that arise as a result of dysfunction of the mitochondrial respiratory chain. They can be caused by mutations of nuclear or mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Some mitochondrial disorders only affect a single organ (such as the eye in Leber hereditary optic neuropathy [LHON]), but many involve multiple organ systems and often present with prominent neurologic and myopathic features. Mitochondrial disorders may present at any age. In general terms, nuclear DNA muta...
Free DVD: "Searching for Answers: Families and Brain Disorders&
2008-04-14 06:44:00 This four-part DVD shows the human face of degenerative brain diseases. Patients and families describe the powerful physical, emotional, and financial impact of these devastating disorders. Researchers tell how they are working to find treatments and c...
Book Review- Diseases and Disorders- Lupus
2008-04-09 06:41:00 I work part time in a public library and recently a new book came across my desk that I was thrilled to see. It is a children's book on Lupus geared for ages 10 and up. The book is user friendly, easy to read, but far from simplistic and broken down into five chapters. The chapters are delve into 5 basic questions- What is Lupus?, What causes Lupus?, How is Lupus Treated?, How to Live with Lupus? and What is the Future for Lupus? There are also photographs, drawings and charts, which simplify this sometimes confusing and overwhelming subject. Click to read more ...
Mood Disorders And The Road To Affordable Life Insurance!
2008-04-04 00:00:00 40 years ago it was a rare thing to hear of someone who was on medication for depression. Of course back then people really didn?t talk about ?those kind? of problems very openly. Treatment options were generally restricted to visiting a psychologist, therapist, or psychiatrist. Now conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety are talked ...
Which Disorders or Aiments can be Prevented or Crued by the Yoga Pracitices
2008-03-29 05:04:00 The therapeutical aspects of yoga practices have not yet been explored completely, but whatever is known so far in this regard is sufficient to prove the utility of yoga) techniques in preventing and curing many ailments. For example, constipation is a trouble fairly common with many people. It is caused ...
Family Life: How Eating Disorders Change Everything
2008-03-28 18:43:00 Eating Disorders Eating disorders are not only physically demanding they also can negatively affect your social life and emotional well-being. Setting unrealistic standards or feeling depressed and lonely are common factors associated with an eating disorder.
Restless sleep marks autism disorders
2008-03-28 06:08:00 Restless sleep marks autism disordersVirginia Gewin 27 Mar 2008 2:46 PM Clock wise: There may be molecular linksbetween circadian rhythms and synaptic activity.For parents of children with autism, bedtime can be a boondoggle.Some children with autism replay cartoons in their head or talk incessantly during the three to five hours it can take them to wind down and go to sleep1. In fact, up to 83% of parents report some type of sleep disruption among their autistic children — notably difficulty falling asleep or frequently waking in the middle of the night2.Although the biological underpinnings of these sleep disorders are unknown, some studies — including ones on the growing number of animal models — indicate that the disruptions may hold molecular clues to the interconnected pathways involved in autism.The best evidence for a biological link between sleep disruptions and autism comes from animal models of fragile X syndrome, a related disorder resulting from a single mutation...
How To Prevent Eating Disorders in Sports
2008-03-26 09:27:00 If you coach middle or long distance, you really have to watch out for eating disorders, particularly in female athletes. There is so much pressure to be thin and light. One has look at all the successful distance runners out there, African or non-African, and their body types are all the same: stick thin. ...
Deficiencies and Hyperactivity are Factors in Sleep Disorders
2008-03-25 18:49:00 While we are continuously groping for form on the growing problems of sleep disorders, it has been discovered that some of these are traced to ADHD or attention-deficit/hyperactivity- disorder. Add it as another area that needs to be addressed, it is best to see a sleep specialist to see if you are categorized in this ...
By: SLEEPzine
Self-Injury Among Those With Eating Disorders & Addiction
2008-03-24 20:59:00 What is Self-Injury? Self-injury is a type of harm that a person purposely inflicts on their own body. This harm can come in a number of different forms. While to some self-injury seems ridiculous, for those who practice self-injury, it can be a hard habit to break. Self-injury may be used as a form of coping ...
Beinggirl pulls article promoting eating disorders
2008-03-24 16:11:00 Thanks to everyone who heeded the call for action and wrote in to www.beinggirl.com site sponsors Tampax and P & G about an article promoting eating disordered behavior to young girls. The article has now been removed, but you can still read the sad and tragic comments it elicited from its young demographic archived ...
Sleep Medicine: A Guide To Sleep And Its Disorders
2008-03-24 09:26:00 Sleep Medicine: A Guide To Sleep And Its Disorders Hardcover: 336 pagesPublisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1405123931ISBN-13: 978-1405123938 Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches Book Description : On average people spend one third of their life sleeping. An understanding of the physiology and pathophysiological changes that take place during this
Allergies Cause Infant Sleep Disorders
2008-03-20 19:07:00 We often observe that kids would sneeze or even suddenly get up to scratch that itch when they are in bed. When we see these things, we can only try to assist and soothe them through giving lotions or even simply being there to guide them. But wait a minute; shouldn?t we also consider the ...
By: SLEEPzine
Help out eating disorders research
2008-03-19 03:31:00 I received an email request from Brittan Davis, a psychology major at Baldwin-Wallace College, who is doing year-long independent study under the advisement of Debora Esty, Ph.D., for reader assistance to aid in her research. Readers of First, Do No Harm might remember Dr. Esty as the same doctor who posted a survey for ...
Sleep Disorders: Sleep and Depression-how are sleep and depression linked?-
2008-03-15 19:30:00 People are fascinated by the topic of sleep. After all we spend 1/3 of our entire life asleep. So identifying the relationship between sleep and depression is important and may help identify the underlying cause of depression:An inability to sleep, or insomnia, is one of the signs of depression. Or sleeping too much is another sign of depression. Lack of sleep alone cannot cause depression, but it does play a role. Lack of sleep caused by another medical illness or by personal problems can make depression worse. An inability to sleep that lasts over a long period of time is also an important clue that someone may be depressed.Sleep disorders can be caused by can be caused by: stress, depression, physical illnesses that cause pain or frequent urination, substance abuse, sleep apnea, a partner who snores or simply having an uncomfortable bed. If you are depressed, everything seems black and dismal. Such bleak thoughts going round and round your head can cause your mood to get e...
Call for action: Site for adolescent teens promotes eating disorders
2008-03-15 18:18:00 A reader alerted Kate Harding to this disturbing article on the www.beinggirl.com website, sponsored by Tampax and parent company Procter & Gamble. It appears that the American president and his grand old party aren’t the only ones catastrophizing and capitalizing on fears of terrorism. Titled “What Does the War Have to Do With Your ...
Women Suffer More from Sleep Disorders
2008-03-12 21:37:00 Ordinarily, you would think that men would have sleep disorders due to work and some social issues that keep them awake at night. But apparently, based on this finding, it seems that women are getting the rawer end of the deal. This does not mean of course that women have more shortcomings than men. It ...
By: SLEEPzine
Eating disorders in the Jewish community
2008-03-12 16:12:00 Via Big Fat Deal, comes a report on the little known phenomena of eating disorders within the Orthodox Jewish community. Monique’s commentary is in response to related posts at Jezebel and Jewcy on the subject. Jewcy writer Tamar Fox cites an article in Forward about yet another Lurlene McDaniel’esque film banally ...
Identifying Common Eating Disorders Part Three
2008-03-10 00:00:00 Eating Disorders are common and effect all demographics, ethnicities, and both men and women. Compulsive overeating is one of the more overlooked of these, and if often confused with Anorexia or Bulimia Nervosa, since many of the triggers and symptoms are very similar. This disorder is characterized by an addiction to food, and ...
Identifying Common Eating Disorders Part Three
2008-03-09 07:00:00 Eating Disorders are common and effect all demographics, ethnicities, and both men and women. Compulsive overeating is one of the more overlooked of these, and if often confused with Anorexia or Bulimia Nervosa, since many of the triggers and symptoms are very similar. This disorder is characterized by an addiction to food, and ...
Becoming A Popular MySpace Weblogger
2008-03-06 11:40:00 The following text has been abridged and translated from “Die Welt der Scheiße” (The World of The Shit) by Dr. Schwanz Erbrochenes, professor of journalism at the Berlin Beschrænker Academy for Higher Learning. Dr. Schwanz Erbrochenes still remains an important reference and guide for popular webloggers, particularly on the MySpace network.
Internet Tools to Mediate Sleep Disorders
2008-03-05 17:57:00 Technology has been known to provide us with solutions and sleep disorders are not about to be left behind. Using the medium of the Internet to determine the dysfunctional problems that we have to deal with before we get good sleep needs to be monitored and analyzed. Today, there is a new tool that is ...
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