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Truth about the drug companies : how they deceive us and what to do about it

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19689
Angell, Marcia. New York, NY: Random House Trade Paperbacks , 2005. updated ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV736 A583t 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The $200 billion colossus -- The creation of a new drug -- How much does the pharmaceutical industry really spend on R & D? -- Just how innovative is this industry? -- "Me-too" drugs : the main business of the pharmaceutical industry -- How good are new drugs? -- The hard sell...lures, bribes, and …
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Author
Angell, Marcia
Edition
updated ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House Trade Paperbacks
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xxviii, 319p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Drug Industry - economics
Advertising as Topic
Pharmaceutical Preparations - economics
Biomedical Research - economics
Government Regulation
Marketing of Health Services
United States
Abstract
The $200 billion colossus -- The creation of a new drug -- How much does the pharmaceutical industry really spend on R & D? -- Just how innovative is this industry? -- "Me-too" drugs : the main business of the pharmaceutical industry -- How good are new drugs? -- The hard sell...lures, bribes, and kickbacks -- Marketing masquerading as education -- Marketing masquerading as research -- Patent games : stretching out monopolies -- Buying influence : how the industry makes sure it gets its way -- Is the party over? -- How to save the pharmaceutical industry...and get our money's worth.
ISBN
9780375760945
0375760946
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV736 A583t 2005

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Demystifying drug dosing in obese patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119989
Shank, Brandon R., Zimmerman, David E. [Bethesda, MD]: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists , 2016.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents; 1: INTRODUCTION TO DOSING MEDICATIONS IN OBESE PATIENTS; 2: ANTIMICROBIAL DOSING IN OBESITY; 3: ANTICOAGULANTS AND ANTIPLATELETS; 4: CRITICAL CARE; 5: ANTIEPILEPTICS; 6: DOSING ANTINEOPLASTIC MEDICATIONS IN OBESE PATIENTS; 7: PEDIATRICS; 8: IMMUNOSUPPRESSION DOSING IN OBESE SOLID…
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Author
Shank, Brandon R.
Zimmerman, David E.
Corporate Author
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Publication Date
2016
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Preparations - administration & dosage
Obesity - complications
Drug Dosage Calculations
Pharmacokinetics
Abstract
Table of Contents
1: INTRODUCTION TO DOSING MEDICATIONS IN OBESE PATIENTS
2: ANTIMICROBIAL DOSING IN OBESITY
3: ANTICOAGULANTS AND ANTIPLATELETS
4: CRITICAL CARE
5: ANTIEPILEPTICS
6: DOSING ANTINEOPLASTIC MEDICATIONS IN OBESE PATIENTS
7: PEDIATRICS
8: IMMUNOSUPPRESSION DOSING IN OBESE SOLID ORGAN TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS
9: ANALGESICS
10: MEDICATION ABSORPTION IN BARIATRIC SURGERY
ISBN
1585284815
9781585284818
9781585284825
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This R2 title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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Merck index : an encyclopedia of chemicals, drugs, and biologicals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9862
Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck & Co , 2001. 13th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV13 M524 2001
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Alternate Title
Merck index
Editor
O’Neil, Maryadele J
Edition
13th ed.
Place of Publication
Whitehouse Station, NJ
Publisher
Merck & Co
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Encyclopedias
ISBN
9780911910131
0911910131
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library REF
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QV13 M524 2001

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Drugs easily explained

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124319
Seifert, Roland. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Author
Seifert, Roland
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Popular Work
ISBN
9783031121883
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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Centre for Drug Research and Development : enabling academic drug discoveries to become therapeutic

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15860
Cullis, Pieter. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2007 v.230
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
Author
Cullis, Pieter
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 230
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Technology Transfer
Drug Design
Drug Approval
Drug Evaluation, Preclinical
Research Support - economics
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2007 v.230

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CPS 2017 : compendium of pharmaceuticals and specialties : Canada's trusted drug reference

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119896
Canadian Pharmacists Association. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Pharmacists Association , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV704 C737 2017
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Volume 1: A-L; Volume 2: M-Z
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Corporate Author
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Editor
Jovaisas, Barbara
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
2 v.
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Pharmacopoeias
Canada
Catalogs
Abstract
Volume 1: A-L
Volume 2: M-Z
ISBN
9781772410006
ISSN
0069-7966
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV704 C737 2017

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CPS 2018 : compendium of pharmaceuticals and specialties : Canada's trusted drug reference

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120636
Canadian Pharmacists Association. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Pharmacists Association , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV704 C737 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Volume 1: A-L; Volume 2: M-Z
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Corporate Author
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Editor
Welbanks, Louise
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
2 v.
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Pharmacopoeias
Canada
Catalogs
Abstract
Volume 1: A-L
Volume 2: M-Z
ISBN
9781772410044
ISSN
0069-7966
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library REF
Call Number
QV704 C737 2018

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CPS 2016 : compendium of pharmaceuticals and specialties : Canada's trusted drug reference

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113784
Canadian Pharmacists Association. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Pharmacists Association , 2016.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV704 C737 2016
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Volume 1: A-L; Volume 2: M-Z
More Information
Corporate Author
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Editor
Jovaisas, Barbara
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
2 v.
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Pharmacopoeias
Canada
Catalogs
Abstract
Volume 1: A-L
Volume 2: M-Z
ISBN
9781894402941
ISSN
0069-7966
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV704 C737 2016

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Essentials of pharmacoeconomics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114601
Rascati, Karen L. Baltimore, MD: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2014. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV736 R222 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Rascati, Karen L.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xvi, 295 p. : 26 cm.
Subjects
Economics, Pharmaceutical
Costs and Cost Analysis - methods
Models, Economic
Pharmaceutical Preparations - economics
Pharmaceutical Services - economics
ISBN
9781451175936
1451175930
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV736 R222 2014

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Regional Pharmacy Services : parenteral drug therapy manual : Vancouver acute HSDA

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18303
Vancouver Coastal Health, Providence Health Care. [Vancouver, BC?]: Vancouver General Hospital. Pharmacy Department , 2012-.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV38 V223 2012
How to access the PDTM on VCH/PHC May 2008 version 1; Policies; Monographs; Appendices
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Alternate Title
Parenteral drug therapy manual : Vancouver Acute Health Service Delivery Area : part of Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services
BC Cancer Agency Parenteral drug monograph : administration approval
PDTM
Corporate Author
Vancouver Coastal Health
Providence Health Care
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Vancouver General Hospital. Pharmacy Department
Publication Date
2012-
Subjects
Infusions, Parenteral
Drug Therapy
Pharmaceutical Services
Hospitals - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents
BC Cancer Agency
Handbooks
Abstract
How to access the PDTM on VCH/PHC May 2008 version 1
Policies
Monographs
Appendices
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Looseleaf
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
QV38 V223 2012
Website Notes
Vancouver Coastal Health intranet
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http://vchconnect.vch.ca/utility/page_47702.htm
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Drug prescribing in renal failure : dosing guidelines for adults and children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15530
Aronoff, George R. Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 2007. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Aronoff, George R
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
272 p. ; 21 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Kidney Failure - drug therapy
Pharmaceutical Preparations - administration & dosage
Glomerular Filtration Rate
Practice Guideline
Tables
ISBN
9781930513761
1930513763
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This Proquest title is licensed for ONE BC Cancer staff user at a time. If you are denied access while on a network computer, please try again later.
Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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Answering consumer health questions : the Medical Library Association guide for reference librarians

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16636
Spatz, Michele. New York, NY: Neal-Schuman Publishers , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
Z675 M4 S63 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Spatz, Michele
Corporate Author
Medical Library Association
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Neal-Schuman Publishers
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xiv, 142 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Libraries, Medical
Health Education
Consumer Health Information
United States
ISBN
9781555709326
1555706320
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
Z675 M4 S63 2008

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Some drugs and herbal products

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114351
International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2015.
Audience
Professional
This publication represents the views and expert; opinions of an IARC Working Group on the; Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans,; which met in Lyon, June 2013.
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xii, 422 p. : ill.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 108
Subjects
Carcinogens - pharmacology
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
Plant Preparations - adverse effects
Pharmaceutical Preparations - adverse effects
Plants, Medicinal - adverse effects
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic - drug effects
Abstract
This publication represents the views and expert
opinions of an IARC Working Group on the
Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans,
which met in Lyon, June 2013.
Notes
Monographs:
Aloe vera
Goldenseal
Ginkgo biloba
Kava
Pulegone
Methylene blue
Primidone
Sulfasaazine
Pentosan polysulfate sodium
Triamterene
Hydrochlorothiazide
Pioglitazone and rosiglitazone
Digoxin
ISBN
9789283201748
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
PDF format and supplementary material
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol108/index.php
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Dietary supplements : a framework for evaluating safety

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13275
Institute of Medicine, National Research Council, Committee on the Framework for Evaluating the Safety of Dietary Supplements. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QU145 D565 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Institute of Medicine
National Research Council
Committee on the Framework for Evaluating the Safety of Dietary Supplements
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Dietary Supplements - standards - United States
Safety - United States
Product Surveillance, Postmarketing - methods - United States
United States Food and Drug Administration
ISBN
0309091101
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QU145 D565 2005

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Medical Library Association guide to cancer information : authoritative, patient-friendly print and electronic resources

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15682
Volk, Ruti Malis. New York, NY: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc. , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ22 M489 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Volk, Ruti Malis
Corporate Author
Medical Library Association
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xix, 331 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Medical Library Association guides
Subjects
Neoplasms
Information Services
Patient Education
Neoplasms - bibliography
Library Materials
Resource Guides
Directory
Directories as Topic
ISBN
9781555705855
1555705855
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ22 M489 2007

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Meyler's side effects of drugs in cancer and immunology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18072
San Diego, CA: Elsevier , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 M613 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Editor
Aronson, Jeffrey K
Place of Publication
San Diego, CA
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
viii, 774 p. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Preparations - adverse effects
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - immunology
Drug Therapy - adverse effects
ISBN
9780444532671
0444532676
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ267 M613 2010

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Generic drug pricing and access in Canada : what are the implications? : a commissioned discussion paper

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19514
Bell, Chaim. [Toronto, ON]: Health Council of Canada , 2010.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Bell, Chaim
Corporate Author
Health Council of Canada
SECOR Consulting
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Health Council of Canada
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Drugs, Generic - economics
Public Opinion
Insurance, Pharmaceutical Services
Drug Costs
Health Services Accessibility
Prescription Drugs - economics
Canada
ISBN
9781897463727
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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http://www.secorgroup.com/files//pdf/ARTICLES/generics_June182010_rpt.pdf
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CHLA/ABSC standards for library and information services in Canadian Healthcare Facilities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6355
CHLA/ABSC Task Force on Standards fro Library & Information Services in Canadian Healthcare Facilities. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Health Libraries Association , 1995. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
More Information
Corporate Author
CHLA/ABSC Task Force on Standards fro Library & Information Services in Canadian Healthcare Facilities
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Health Libraries Association
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Libraries, Medical - standards - Canada
Information Services - standards - Canada
ISBN
969217145
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library Office
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Some antiviral and antineoplastic drugs, and other pharmaceutical agents

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8257
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2000.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2000 v.76
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2000
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 76
Subjects
Carcinogens
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Pharmaceutical Preparations - adverse effects
ISBN
9283212762
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2000 v.76
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol76/index.php
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol76/mono76.pdf

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NIOSH list of antineoplastic and other hazardous drugs in healthcare settings 2012

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20662
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health , 2012.
Audience
Professional
More Information
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Corporate Author
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Place of Publication
Cincinnati, OH
Publisher
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents - poisoning
Occupational Exposure - prevention & control
Health Personnel
Pharmaceutical Preparations - adverse effects
Hazardous Substances
Drug Toxicity
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2012-150/pdfs/2012-150.pdf
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