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November 30, 2011, Issue #445
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DISCUSSION
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Your emails will be reviewed by pedorthists and the editors of Pedorthic Newswire, and selected submissions will be posted in an upcoming issue for feedback from other readers. We reserve the right to edit submissions and responses. Please note:the deadline for all submissions and responses is 12 noon Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday for that week's issue.
NEW QUESTIONS
Question: At this time of year, we usually give a token of thanks to our prescriber's for the holiday season. Some years we give a gift food basket. In the past we gave shoe trees and other practical gifts. We are looking for new ideas that have proven to be moderately priced and memorable.
- Robert S. Schwartz, C. Ped.
Question: I was hoping someone would be able to point me in the right direction. I am a C.Ped. in Oklahoma City and I am looking to purchase a used Amfit Mill. Any feedback would be great as to the whereabouts of one of these machines, or a source dedicated to selling used equipment of the like. Thank you.
- Kevin Jaeger, C.Ped.
Question: For the past decade, rocker bottom shoes have been in and out of vogue. What products are still being used by pedorthists now that they are no longer popular and why have you chosen the styles you are still using?
- PNW Reader
PREVIOUS QUESTIONS WITH RESPONSES
Question: I am a certified therapeutic shoe fitter with ABC. I started out fitting shoes with a DME company for the Medicare Therapeutic shoe program. Now, it seems to me, that a pedorthist certificate is required to fit seniors in the program.
Just wondering what other options or benefits I can explore? At this point it seems ABC is benefiting most from my annual fee and continuing education credits. Any response(s) would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
- Certified Shoe Fitter
Response: I want to agree with the certified fitter's comment. I would like to concur with them in saying that ABC does seemed to benefit from my annual fee as well. What is getting us is more regulations, and more work for less reimbursement. I am a Certified Pedorthist and have become quite discourage by all of what I would call special interest groups lobbing to representatives and law makers for more fee's and continuing education, all of which cost me more money. And still, they have not created a clearer picture for distribution and reimbursements. Even this site becomes so much of the same, however at least this site is free. As a side note, I would like to mention that part of my annual fee goes to several magazines that I have never subscribed to. Thank you for your attention in this manner.
- Gil Rice C.Ped., Cfo, CFts
Question: A few weeks ago, I posted a question asking how many people were not planning on attending the PFA Symposium and why. I received many responses via email to my question. Most cited either poor economy or lack of bang for their buck. Many said they had to choose between PFA, Medtrade, AOPA because of limited time and budget. After attending this year's event, being graciously invited by one of the foundational vendors, I both observed and heard many attendees reaction to this year's show.
Being an educator, many former students, and peers stopped to talk to me. Most were in shock that attendance was so low, both on the vendor and general attendee side. Several were disappointed with the quality and relevance of specific presentations. Many others voiced that on a per credit earned basis, attending the symposium was not very economical. Many of the vendors I talked to expressed the same sentiment of disappointment. If you attended, I would like your opinion on the economics and quality of this year's event, as well as plans to attend subsequent events in the future. Is distance education a more viable option?
- Rick E. Sevier - BS Ed. BOCO C. Ped.
Response: How, where, and what people are willing to do for their CEU's is subjective. Your distance learning courses are indeed an avenue for some of those points, but without vendors and the inter-action of peers. Like minded peers sharing their modalities or picking up the latest technology can totally pay for the trip, with CEU's as a bonus. It's the membership supporting their own organization as the only one in the world solely dedicated to pedorthics that creates the success of the annual symposium. In any given year, a rotating third of the membership attend. Procrastinators skip the first few years of the 5-yr CEU cycle and sweat to get their points in the final years.
"You can't please ALL the people ALL the time". When PFA is in a bigger or smaller market, some complain about price, distance or whatever. One person loves a lecture the next hates it because it was too medical or not enough. One vendor writes lots of biz & the next didn't get enough. This year someone started a rumor that the on-site registrations accounted for the total attendance, with the truth being more like 800 paid attendees. Actual face time allocated with vendors was equal to previous years. The biggest factor to "feeling" less attendance was the convention center forcing at the last minute, meetings in 2 facilities, which dispersed attendees. All-in-all, myself as an attendee, lecturer & vendor, I enjoyed the symposium. I got my CEU's, shared with peers, and wrote business. The 100% participation at the membership meeting was the best ever! See ya'all in Little Rock.
- Shane Hayes, C.Ped
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SPONSOR NEWS
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HEALTH AND INDUSTRY
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According to a new research report by RNCOS entitled "China Footwear Market Analysis", the women's footwear seems to be the largest and fastest growing footwear segment in China, owing to the increasing financial independence and rising social status of women. The demand for women footwear is expected to be driven by footwear companies launching new styles and the desire of women to purchase new shoes. Due to rise of economic independence, new styles and products are being launched more frequently in the women's footwear segment than the men's and children's sections. The size of women footwear market in China is likely to account at US$ 8.9 Billion by 2014, growing at a CAGR of around 10% during 2011-2014. Full Text
Source: SBWire
U.S. Weekend Holiday Sales Raise Hopes
By: Dana Mattioli and Stu Woo
Retailers were cheered that their mix of deep discounts, early openings and website investment produced a strong start to the holiday season. Now, they're plotting more price cuts to keep wary consumers interested for the rest of the key retailing period. Sales on Black Friday-the big shopping day after Thanksgiving-rose 6.6% from a year ago, according to retail-data and consulting firm ShopperTrak, which uses equipment installed in stores to measure traffic. That compares with an anemic 0.3% gain in 2010. Sales for the four days beginning with Thanksgiving grew 16.4%, according to the National Retail Federation, which surveyed 3,826 people. Full Text
Source: WSJ Online
Arches and aches
By: Andrea Bailey
Flatfoot or "fallen arches" is a medical condition that affects the arches of the human feet, causing them to fall flat. It occurs in about 20 per cent of the world's population. "Flatfoot, or pes planus, as it is medically called, refers to the loss of the normal arch in either or both feet. In infants it is common for the baby fat between the foot bones to cause the foot arches to fall flat," says Dr Amith Kumar Krishna, an orthopaedic surgeon with Lifeline Healthcare Group, Dubai. "At first, all babies' feet look flat, because the arch hasn't formed yet. Arches should form by the time your child is 3 years of age and develop by the time he or she is 7 or 10 years old." Full Text
Source: Gulf News
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DIABETES
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By: Lindsey Konkel
People who live in areas with high levels of traffic-related air pollution may face a slightly increased risk of developing diabetes, Danish researchers conclude in a new study. They found that people living in urban areas with high levels of nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant found in traffic exhaust, were four percent more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes than people living in neighborhoods with cleaner air. Healthier people seemed to be in greater peril from the influence of air pollution, with diabetes risk jumping by 10 percent in physically active people and 12 percent in non-smokers. Full Text
When Kansas University journalism professor Teresa Trumbly Lamsam goes to her childhood home in Oklahoma, she takes sacks of groceries with her. She knows she won't be able to buy the kind of healthy food she wants on the American Indian reservation where she is from. Health experts say the lack of food stores on reservations is one factor contributing to the soaring Native American diabetes rate. But lack of food options on reservations is not something you'll often read about, and that's something Lamsam wants to change. Full TextA new study reveals yet another possible health risk for people with diabetes. Researchers looked at colonoscopy results from more than 500 people. A colonoscopy is a test that allows doctors to check the colon for cancers or other growths. Half of the participants in the study had diabetes, and half did not. They were about 65 years old, on average. People with diabetes were more likely to have at least one precancerous growth called an adenoma in their colon compared to people without diabetes. Adenomas can eventually turn into cancer. Full Text
Source: Channel 7 Eyewitness News
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SPORTS AND FITNESS
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By: Divashri Sinha
Whether you're training for a marathon or just toning your body into shape, inadequate foot care can leave you nursing a painful bone at your heel. Here's how to steer clear of it. Not to take away from the new found resolve to get back into shape and jog your way to your ideal body weight, taking a little care of not over-exerting your body can save you a world of pain. Commonly ignored, an aching foot is often dismissed as the body's way of telling you that you've done your time on the tracks. But if the pain is chronic, specifically located at the base of your heel and is extra sensitive in the mornings, maybe it's time for a closer inspection. According to Dr Pradeep Bhonsle, HOD of Orthopedics and an arthritis and joint replacement surgeon at KEM hospital, the calcaneous spur is as common as a broken bone in the OPD department. Here are his tips on identifying the spur and easing your way out of it. Full Text
By: Katie Heslin
Last year, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) convened a panel of 13 researchers with expertise in cancer, fitness, obesity and exercise training to study the effects of exercise and physical activity for cancer patients.The panel's conclusion? Exercise can have impressive physical benefits for people who are undergoing cancer treatments. It can reduce nausea and pain, preserve bone density, increase appetite and improve circulation. Exercise can also increase cancer patients' self-esteem, lower the risk of anxiety and depression, and improve overall quality of life. Other peer-reviewed research has shown that exercise can offer substantial health benefits to cancer patients. Full Text
By: Sabrina Rodak
The sports and health mobile application market is expected to surpass $400 million in 2016, according to an ABI Research news release. The company's report "Mobile Devices and mHealth" predicts the market will see significant growth from the 2010 value of $120 million due to new functionality from mobile handsets and wearable devices and the market's increasing importance in healthcare. For example, home monitoring systems, personal emergency response services and remote healthcare monitoring applications are becoming more prevalent in the healthcare industry.
Source: Beckers Hospital Review
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BECOMING CERTIFIED IN PEDORTHICS
| Pedorthics is a professional field covering the design, manufacture, modification and/or fit of footwear. Pedorthics encompasses shoes, orthoses and foot devices that prevent or alleviate foot problems caused by disease, overuse, injury or congenital defect. Certified Pedorthists work with patients and their footwear to conform to a doctor's footwear prescription as part of the patient's treatment
To earn certification in Pedorthics, you must take a pre-determined number of course hours in pedorthics and pass a certifying examination overseen by either The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics® or Board for Certification/Accreditation, Int'l. Both the ABC and BOC are independent certification bodies that set standards for the profession and offer certifications that are recognized by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
More information, including FAQ's
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics information on the step-by-step process of becoming a certified pedorthist
Board of Certification/Accreditation International information on becoming a BOC Pedorthist.
For information on the Canadian certifying organization visit The Pedorthic Association of Canada.
ONGOING COURSES AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR BECOMING CERTIFIED IN PEDORTHICS
The Robert M. Palmer M.D., Institute of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" has uniquely designed courses to provide pedorthic education for the retail, clinical or biomechanical knowledge seeking pedorthist. Course dates for Levels 1-3 in a variety of locations in the United States, Hong Kong, Mainland China and Korea are available. Click here to view a detailed calendar including dates and locations, information and pricing.
CFS Allied Health Education: Pedorthic Certification: Exam Review. This review is focused on supplying the student with the skills and knowledge needed to pass the ABC Certified Pedorthic exam by presenting exam-like questions, exploring possible answers, and discussing rationales for correct and incorrect answers. Contact CFS Allied Health Education at (918) 266-3678 or visit http://www.learnpedorthics.com/ for more information.
*ABC and The American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics are registered trademarks of the The American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc., which is not affiliated with CFS Allied Health Education and does not endorse this review.
ENESLOW PEDORTHIC INSTITUTE 1-on-1 or Group Tutoring Available; Eneslow Training & Tutoring Program, Individual and Small Group Program
WHO SHOULD COME:
Those who wish to prepare for the Certified Fitter of Therapeutic Shoes or the
Pedorthic Pre-Certification Course and Exam, also those who wish to improve their pedorthic, sales, retailing, biomechanics and business skills or those who need a refresher course;
SUBJECTS: PEDORTHICS - SALES -RETAIL MANAGEMENT
Pedorthic Assessment - Pedorthic Shoe Fitting - Pedorthic Solutions Footwear - Foot Orthotics
Foot Products - Ready-made - Custom Shoe Constructions and Designs
Shoe Modifications - Casting and Evaluation Techniques for Custom Shoes & Orthotics - Business and Practice Management Finance & Administration
Forecasting & Budgeting - Buying & Inventory Control Marketing & Advertising Professional Responsibility - Safety - Human Resources Biomechanics Pediatrics
Pathology of Diseases and Malalignments
HANDS-ON 1-ON-1 INSTRUCTION
$150/ hour for individual training
GROUP TRAINING
$125/hour per person for two or more participants in the same program at the same time
$100/hour per person for five or more participants in the same program at the same time
Fee: Two hour minimum
HANDS-ON 1-ON-1 TRAINING WITH ROBERT S. SCHWARTZ, CPED, OR DR. JUSTIN WERNICK, DPM, CPED
$250/hour for individual training &
$200/hour per person for group training
Added Value: An insider's look into the retail, pedorthic, sales, store operations, and business management of Eneslow.
ABC and BOC points may be applied for.
ENESLOW PEDORTHIC INSTITUTE, 470 Park Avenue South at 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016. Call for more info (212) 477-2300 (Ask for Sarah Goldberg, CPED) (212) 353-2876 Fax
email: epi@eneslow.com or visit http://eneslow.com/epi
Pro-Learn, LLC announces its new CAPE approved Pedorthic Pre-certification program
Pro-Learn's program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pedorthic Education (CAPE) to provide Levels 1, 2 and 3 of pedorthic pre-certification coursework required by ABC and BOC to become eligible to apply and sit for board examination. ProLearn utilizes the latest technology in Distance Learning and Virtual Classrooms. This is the same Distance Learning Program technology model used by advanced O & P schools used to deliver their curriculum. This allows maximum flexibility in our programs that gives the student choices that fit their busy lifestyle, level of experience and learning style. Programs vary from three-week, live classes to completing the coursework completely online (Experienced, advanced degree holding healthcare professionals only). Our staff and faculty is composed of degree holding healthcare professionals who are Pedorthists, Nurses, O & P, Professional Pedorthic Educators and Physicians.
Please visit www.pro-learn.com or email cmartin@pro-learn.com for more information to assist you or your staff in making a decision on the right option for you, your business, your family, and your lifestyle.
International School of Pedorthics is offering two classes per month every month until December 31st 2012.
January 1 2013 ISP will close it's doors to pre certification and focus on International pedorthic training and post education advanced training.
ISP offers accreditation manual service with Accreditation Champ
And our newline of pre fabricated foot products,we offer our on site lab training, and consulting.
ISP has had training in Saudi Arabia, Jamaica, Puerto Rico ,Canada, Mexico and other countries.
Call 702-449-0978 or the office at 702-449-0974
DECEMBER, 2011
The Robert M. Palmer M.D., Institute of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" has uniquely designed courses to provide pedorthic pre-certification education for the retail, clinical or biomechanical knowledge seeking pedorthist. Course dates for Levels 1-3 in a variety of locations in the United States, Hong Kong, Beijing, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: December 10 - 19, 2011 (Brea, California) - To Be Confirmed Soon
Condensed course hours available upon successful completion of pre-entrance exam. Scholarships Available - Please visit our website at www.rmpi.org or contact pam@rmpi.org - Phone: 765-557-7216.
Tuition includes Dormitory Housing and Transportation to and from the Indianapolis International Airport and the RMPI school (Elwood Course Location Only). Note: limited availability and by confirmed reservation only. Private Apartment Housing is also available by request and comparably priced within walking distance from the RMPI.
BECOME AN ABC THERAPEUTIC SHOE FITTER
For information on Aetrex Worldwide Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Courses, please contact the Aetrex Marketing Department at: marketing@aetrex.com.
Aetrex Worldwide Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Courses
Information on 2012 Aetrex Worldwide Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Courses will be coming soon.
2012 COURSES
GEORGIA - Foot Solutions Pedorthic Pre-Certification Course: Class Dates: February 13 - 24, 2012 May 14 - 25, 2012 August 6 - 17, 2012 November 5-16, 2012 Additional Classes to be Announced Foot Solutions is an accredited facility that holds classes four times per year. The training course will offer the pre-certification in Pedorthics certificate needed in all three levels to sit for the Certified Pedorthist Exam. Upon completing our course and successfully passing the competency tests and fulfilling the 1,000 hour "Clinical practice Requirement" students are eligible to sit for the ABC or BOC exam to earn their Pedorthic Certification (CPED Pedorthist). GEORGIA - Foot Solutions 1-Day C.Ped Pre- Exam Review Session. February 10, 2012 May 11, 2012 August 3, 2012 November 9, 2012 For Application and Fee Information Contact: Tracy Strickland - 1-866-338-2597 Ext: 206 tstrickland@footsolutions.com Betty Hubauer - 1-866-338-2597 Ext: 201 bhubauer@footsolutions.com Dr. William Faddock - 1-866-338-2597 Ext: 209 bfaddock@footsolutions.com The Foot Solutions Pedorthic Training Center facility is located at: 2359 Windy Hill Road, Suite 400, Marietta, GA 30067. |
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MONTHLY AND ONGOING
Riecken's Orthotic Labs - 800-331-8040; SAFIO Class, Second Friday of every month, at 5115 Oak Grove Rd., Evansville, IN. Four casting stands provided, limited to 8 students. Contact Darlene at the above number for more information.
Traveling Courses To Your Area sponsored by The Robert M. Palmer, M.D., Institute of Biomechanics, Inc. a not-for-profit pedorthic school. Please contact us to discuss your needs at phone: 765-557-7216. Email: pam@pedorthicbiomechanics.org or visit our Web site at: http://www.pedorthicbiomechanics.org/.
The Robert M. Palmer, M.D., Institute Of Biomechanics, Inc. a not-for-profit pedorthic school: Advanced Manufacturing - 50 Hour Course - Approved For 49.5 CME's for Pedorthists by the ABC. This course is designed to teach BAPFOL standards in manufacturing functional feet orthoses and provide an introduction to advanced biomechanical posting. Class size is limited to two students. For more information or to customize a course to meet your manufacturing educational needs, please email pam@rmpi.org or phone 765-557-7216. Tuition cost: $2K - includes housing and transportation to and from the airport and school.
The National Shoe Retailers Association is pleased to bring training and CEs directly to you, without the additional cost of travel, food, lodging, registration fees or lost work time. Our affordable WISER Sales Training DVD makes in-house training easy and there's now an online exam for Continuing Education credits from ABC and BOC.
WISER Sales Training provides quality training for new sales associates and re-motivates experienced sales staff. The DVD format makes it easy for employees to train at times convenient for them, and for employers to offer quality training without hiring outside trainers or taking the most experienced staff off the sales floor. ABC's Category 1 CEUs for WISER Sales Training total 21.75 credits (2.5 scientific, 19.25 business), good through year 2010. BOC's credit total is 20.34 (6.42 CPE Category 1, 13.92 Category 2).
Pricing for the program is as follows:
DVD, workbook and guide for trainers Members: $295 (Non-Members $395)
Additional Handbooks: $10 each
Online Test Members: $100 (Non-Members: $200)
For more information or to order, click http://www.nsra.org/wiser_intro.php?ad=pn
or call or email Veanne Lupia at 1-800-673-8446, ext. 7006, veannel@nsra.org.
Aetrex Worldwide Solutions for Foot Pathologies Seminars
Attendees will learn the importance of visual and digital analysis: pressure points, foot type, foot size and gait. Understanding activities and pathologies such as age, medical conditions and injuries (sports, diabetes, arthritis) will be discussed. Common foot pathologies will be reviewed, including methods of treatment utilizing state of the art technology. A hands-on workshop is also included. ABC - 7.75 Scientific Credits; BOC - 8.25
For information on Aetrex Worldwide Solutions for Foot Pathologies Seminars, please contact the Aetrex Marketing Department at: marketing@aetrex.com.
Information on 2012 Aetrex Worldwide Solutions for Foot Pathologies Seminars will be coming soon.
RMPI Advanced Manufacturing Courses: 49.5 CME's. For info contact: online@rmpi.org
Elwood Courses Includes Dormitory Housing & Transportation From Airport To Dormitories & School
Under Development for January, February, March - Connecticut and Texas
· December 7 - 11, 2011 (Brea, California) To Be Confirmed Soon
2012 COURSES
NATIONAL PEDORTHIC SERVICES - EDUCATIONAL COURSE
April 27-29, 2012 & September 21-23, 2012
National Pedorthic Services, Milwaukee WI.
Hands-on Custom Foot Orthosis Fabrication Course -18.25 ABC - CEPUs
Contact: Nora Holborow at (414)438-6662 or visit www.npsfoot.com
E-mail: nholborow@npsfoot.com
May 18-20, 2012 & August 24-26, 2012
National Pedorthic Services, Milwaukee WI.
A Hands-On Approach to Footwear Modifications - 19.25 ABC - CEPUs
Contact: Nora Holborow at (414)438-6662 or visit www.npsfoot.com
E-mail: nholborow@npsfoot.com
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CLASSIFIEDS
| Seeking to Hire: Wellness Life Systems, a leading national diabetic shoe provider, is seeking highly motivated Certified Pedorthists with excellent communication skills to join our team. We have positions available in many regions across the country. ACHC accredited, inserts created in our own orthotic lab. This unique opportunity allows the right individuals to: Get back to patient care! Perform in-home diabetic foot evaluations, shoe fittings, and deliveries in your local area; Manage your own territory and set your own schedule. Call Frank, 816-268-6857, with questions, or send resumes to jobs@wellnesslifesystems.com Ongoing
Seeking to Hire: Midwest Medical Services, a national provider of DME products, is seeking to hire Certified Pedorthists. We currently have multiple opportunities in all regions across the United States. Position would entail performing in-home evaluation and fittings, sale of diabetic supplies and pain management DME, managing your territory, and providing excellent patient care. Must be ambitious, well organized, and dependable. At Midwest Medical Services, we strive to provide the best patient care possible and support those who provide great care in our name. Call Kim, (816) 718-6946, with questions and/or email resumes to hr@midwestmedservices.com. We look forward to hearing from you. Ongoing
Seeking to Hire: Since our company's founding in 1923, Yale Surgical Company has been dedicated to meeting the Orthotic, Prosthetic and Pedorthic needs of Connecticut. We are beginning a new family generation of practitioners and are eager to meet the continuing need in our area. We currently have multiple opportunities for C. Ped., CO, CP, CPO and Orthotic/Prosthetic Techs in our New Haven office. We would love to speak with you to discuss your goals and future plans. Please feel free to look at our website, http://www.yalesurgical.com/ and email your resume to info@yalesurgical.com at your earliest convenience. Comp. salary, 401k etc. - Edward N. Kaufman Ongoing
Classifieds will run for 90 days unless we are informed that the position has been filled. Thank you! To place a classified ad, please email editor@pedorthicnewswire.com |
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Robert Schwartz, C. Ped. | |
John Mishasek, BOC Pedorthist, C. Ped. | | Erick Janisse,C.O., C.Ped. | | Jerome S. Klein, C.O., C. Ped. | | Edith James | | Rick E. Sevier BS Ed., C. Ped., BOC Ped. |
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