Compilation of SOT and Craniopathy Articles Publish in Peer-Reviewed Journals
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Updated Dec 2009
SOT TM Pelvic Cranial Relationship Related Studies
Unger JF. Jr, Provencher S, DeCamp ON. Cranial Distortion and Category II Pelvic Blocking: A Pilot Study. JVSR. December 18, 2009, pp 1-11.
Blum, CL, Curl, DD. The Relationship Between Sacro-Occipital Technique and Sphenobasilar Balance. Part One: the Key Continuities. Chiropractic Technique, Aug 1998, Vol. 10, No. 3, Pp. 95-100.
Blum, CL, Curl, DD. The Relationship Between Sacro-Occipital Technique and Sphenobasilar Balance. Part Two: Sphenobasilar Strain Stacking. Chiropractic Technique, Aug 1998; 10(3): 101-107.
Howatt, J. Chiropractic: The Cranial Sacral Complex. The Journal of Orthopaedic Medicine, 1988; (1) : 13-20.
Denton DG. From head to foot. Basal Facts, 1986, 8:4, 203-10
Peterson, K. A Review of Cranial Mobility, Sacral Mobility, and Cerebrospinal Fluid. Journal of the Australian Chiropractic Association. 1982 Apr ; 12(3): 7-14.
SOT TM De Jarnette Categories System Related Studies
Giggey K, Tepe R. A pilot study to determine the effects of a supine sacroiliac orthopedic blocking procedure on cervical spine extensor isometric strength. J Chirop Med. Jun 2009;8(2):56-61.
Giggey K, Tepe R. Sacroiliac Orthopedic Blocking Improves Cervical Spine Extensor Isometric Strength. J Chirop Ed. 2009;21(1): 68.
Timgren J, Soinila S. Reversible Pelvic Asymmetry: An Overlooked Syndrome Manifesting as Scoliosis, Apparent Leg-Length Difference, and Neurologic Symptoms. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics: Sep 2006; 29 (7): 561-565.
Marshall P , Murphy B. The Effect of Sacroiliac Joint Manipulation on Feed-Forward Activation Times of the Deep Abdominal Musculature. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Mar 2006;29(3):196-202.
Hochman JI. The Effect of Sacro Occipital Technique Category II Blocking on Spinal Ranges of Motion: A Case Series. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Nov 2005;28(9): 719-23.
Lisi AJ, CoopersteinR, Morschhauser E. An exploratory study of provocation testing with padded wedges: Can prone blocking demonstrate a directional preference? Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Feb 2004; 27(2): 103-8.
Knutson G. The Sacroiliac Sprain; Neuromuscular Reactions, Diagnosis and Treatment with Pelvic Blocking. Journal of the American Chiropractic Association, Aug 2004; 41(8): 32-9.
Perle SM. Chiropractic Philosophy & Clinical Technique. Journal of American Chiropractic Association Feb 2004; 41(2): 26-7.
Cooperstein R, Lisi AJ. Blocking Procedures: An expanded approach. Journal of the American Chiropractic Association. 2004 Jan; 41(1): 44-6.
Klingensmith RD, Blum CL. The Relationship Between Pelvic Block Placement and Radiographic Pelvic Analysis. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Summer 2003; 2(3): 102-6.
Hungerford B, Gilleard W, Hodges P. Evidence of Altered Lumbopelvic Muscle Recruitment in the Presence of Sacroiliac Joint Pain. Spine 2003; 28(14):1593-1600
Gatterman MI, Coopertein R, Lantz C, Perle SM, Schneider MJ. Rating Specific Chiropractic Technique Procedures for Common Low Back Conditions. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Sep 2001;24(7):449-56.
Howat J. The philosophy of sacro-occipital technique. The British Journal of Chiropractic. 2000; 4(4): 75.
Gleberzon BJ, Chiropractic "Name Techniques": A Review of the Literature J Can Chiropr Assoc 2000;45(2): 86-99.
Cooperstein R. Padded Wedges for Lumbopelvic Mechanical Analysis. Journal of the American Chiropractic Association, Oct 2000: 24-6.
Cooperstein,R, Lisi A. Pelvic Torsion: Anatomic Considerations, Construct Validity, and Chiropractic Examination Procedures. Topics in Clinical Chiropractic Sep 2000; 7(3): 38-49.
Hestœk L, Leboeuf-Yde C. Are chiropractic tests for the lumbo-pelvic spine reliable and valid? A systematic critical literature review. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics May 2000;23:258–75.
Suter E, McMorland G , Herzog W, Bray R. Conservative lower back treatment reduces inhibition in knee-extensor muscles: a randomized controlled trial. Journal Of Manipulative And Physiological Therapeutics. 2000 Feb; 23(2): 76-80.
Heese N. Chiropractic Innovator: Dr. Major B. De Jarnette. Todays Chiropr Sept/Oct. 2000 (29:5): 60-66
Getzoff, H. Sacro Occipital Technique Categories: a System Method of Chiropractic. Chiropractic Technique, May 1999; 11(2): 62-5.
Suter E, McMorland G , Herzog W, Bray R. Decrease in Quadriceps Inhibition After Sacroiliac Joint Manipulation in Patients With Anterior Knee Pain. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. 1999 Mar; 22(3): 149-53.
Schneider, MJ, Cox, JM, Polkinghorn BS, Blum, CL, Getzoff, H, Troyanovich, SJ. Grand Rounds Discussion: Patient with Acute Low Back Pain. Chiropractic Technique, Jan 1999; 11(1): 2-4.
Kaptchuk TJ, Eisenberg DM. Chiropractic: origins, controversies, and contributions. Arch Intern Med. 1998 Nov 9;158(20):2215-24.
Unger JF, Jr. The Effects of a PelvicBlocking Procedure upon Muscle Strength: a Pilot Study. Chiropractic Technique, Nov 1998; 10(4): 50-5.
Getzoff, H. The Step Out-Toe Out Procedure: A Therapeutic and Diagnostic Procedure. Chiropractic Technique, Aug 1998; 10(3): 16-8.
Tabar, J. Treatment of Sacroiliac Joint: A review of Procedures. Chiropractic Technique, Nov 1997; 9(4) : 185-92.
Lebeouf, C. The Reliability of SpecificSacro-Occipital Technique Diagnostic Tests. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 1991; 14: 3-4.
Lebeouf, C. The Sensitivity and Specificity of Seven Lumbo-Pelvic Orthopedic Tests and ArmFossa Test. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 1990; 13: 138-43.
Lebeouf, C, Jenkins, DJ, Smyth, RA. Sacro-Occipital Technique: the So-called Arm Fossa Test: Interexaminaer Agreement and Post-treatment Changes. Journal of the Australian Chiropractic Association, 1988; 18: 67-8.
Leboeuf, C, Jenkins, DJ, Smyth, RA. Sacro-Occiptal Technique: An Investigation Into The Relatioship Between The Arm-Fossa Test And Certain Examination Findings. Journal of the Australian Chiropractic Association, 1988; 18: 67-8.
Heese N. Distortion Patterns Involving Plumb Line Analysis. Dig Chiropr Econ: sept/Oct. 1988. (31:2): 70-73
Denton DG, Biomechanics of the pelvis. Basal Facts, 1986, 8:4, 211-21
Otter R. Literature on the Sacroiliac Joint. European Journal of Chiropractic Dec 1985;33(4): 221-42.
Maltezopoulos V, Armitage N. A comparison of four chiropractic systems in the diagnosis of sacroiliac malfunction. European Journal of Chiropractic, 1984;32:4-42.
SOT TM De Jarnette Craniopathy Related Studies
Carroll L. The Cerebrospinal Fluid Venturi: Hypothesis of CSF Lift. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, Nov 2008:1-7.
Blum CL, Cuthbert S, Cranial Therapeutic Care: Is There any Evidence?. Journal of Chiropractic and Osteopathy, 2006; 14(10).
Pederick FO. Cranial and other chiropractic adjustments in the conservative treatment of chronic trigeminal neuralgia: A case report. Chiropr J Aust Mar 2005; 35(1): 9-15.
Henninger R. Craniosacral Therapy And Post-Traumatic Seizures: A Case Report. J Am Chiropr Assoc Nov 2002; 39(11): 44-45.
Oleski SL Smith GH, Crow WT. Radiographic Evidence of Cranial Bone Mobility. The Journal of Craniomandibular Practice; Jan 2002; 20(1):34-8.
Pederick FO. Developments in the Cranial Field. Chiropractic Journal of Australia, Mar 2000;30(1):13-23.
Blum, CL. Cranial Therapeutic Treatment of Down’s Syndrome. Chiropractic Technique", May 1999; 11(2): 66-76.
Connelly, DM, Rasmussen, SA. The Effect of Cranial Adjusting on Hypertension: a Case Report. Chiropractic Technique, May 1998; 10(2): 75-78.
Pederick FO. A Kaminski-type evaluation of cranial adjusting. Chiropractic Technique, Feb 1997;9(1): 1-15.
Pederick FO. A Preliminary Single Case Magnetic Resonance Imaging Investigation Into Maxillary Frontal-Parietal Manipulation And Its Short-Term Effect Upon The Intercranial Structures Of An Adult Human Brain. J Manip Physiol Ther 1995 Feb; 18(2): 116-17.
Pick, MG. A Preliminary Single CaseMagnetic Resonance Imaging Investigation into Maxillary Frontal-Parietal Manipulationand its Short-Term Effect upon the Intercranial Structures of an Adult HumanBrain. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Mar-Apr 1994; 17(3): 168-73.
Pederick FO. Cranial Adjusting -- An Overview. Chiropractic Journal of Australia, Sept 1993; 23(3):106-12.
Blum, CL. Cranial "Therapeutic Approach to Cranial Nerve Entrapment Part II: Cranial Nerve VII. ACA Journal of Chiropractic, Dec 1990; 27(12): 27-33.
Sarkin JM. SOT Cranial Technique: An Introduction. Dig Chiropr Econ: Jan/Feb. 1989 (31:4): 12
Flanagan, MF. The Relationship Between CSF and Fluid Dynamics in the Neural Canal. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Dec 1988; 11(6): 489-92.
Denton DG. Vector Point Cranial Therapy. Dig Chiropr Econ. 1988 Nov/Dec; 31 (3):30-35
Blum, CL. Cranial Therapeutic Approach to Cranial Nerve Entrapment Part I: Cranial Nerves III, IV, and VI. ACA Journal of Chiropractic, July 1988; 22(7): 63-7.
Murray CG, Pederick FO. The Cranium and its Sutures by E.W. Retzlaff and F.L. Mitchell. J Aust Chiropr Assoc. 1988 Mar;18(1):33-34
Buddingh CC. The Spheno-Maxilla Distortion. Todays Chiropr. 1988. Jul/Aug; 17 (4): 31+
Hochman JL. Evaluating Cranial Dysfunction. Todays Chiropr. 1988 Jul/Aug; 17 (4): 27-30
Blum, CL. The Effect of Movement, Stress and Mechanoelectric Activity Within the Cranial Matrix. International Journal of Orthodontics, Spring 1987; 25(1-2): 6-14.
Cottam C. Craniopathy. Am Chiropr. 1987 Apr; S19.
Denton DG. Craniopathy and dentistry. Basal Facts, 1986, 8:4, 181-202
Blum, CL. Biodynamics of the Cranium: A Survey. The Journal of Craniomandibular Practice, Mar/May 1985: 3(2):, 164-71.
SOT TM Vertebrogenics, CMRT, Dural Related Studies
Vallone SA. The Role of Subluxation and Chiropractic Care in Hypolactation. J Clin Chiropr Pediatr. 2007; 8(1-2): 518-24.
Blum CL, Normalization of Blood and Urine Measures Following Reduction of Vertebral Subluxations in a Patient Diagnosed with Early Onset Diabetes Mellitus: A Case Study. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, Dec. 7, 2006:1-6
Piera GJ, Dwyer PJ, Blum CL. The Effect of Coughing to Release the Dura in Category ThreePatients Experiencing Sciatica: Three Case Reports. Chiropractic Journal of Australia Sep 2004; 34(3).
Blum C, Lovett Brothers: The Relationship Between The Cervical And Lumbar Vertebra. The Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research Apr 2004; 6(1): 1-3.
Getzoff H. Disc Technique: An Adjusting Procedure for any Lumbar Discogenic Syndrome. The Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Fall 2003; 2(4): 142-4.
Keating JC. Several pathways in the evolution of chiropractic manipulation. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Jun 2003; 26(5): 300-21.
Farmer, JA, Blum, CL. Dural Port Therapy. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, Spr 2002; 1(2): 1-8.
Crisera PN. The cytological implications of primary respiration. Medical Hypotheses, Jan 2001; 56 (1): 40-51.
Heese N. Vasomotor Heart Evaluation: A Study of Determining Heart Strength by Blood Pressure. Am Chiropr Apr 1988. 21-22
Heese N. Viscerosomatic Pre and Post Ganglionic Technique. Am Chiropr. Mar 1988. 16-22
SOT TM Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ/TMD) Related Studies
Hurst H. Audit of case history and examination procedures for the temporo-mandibular joint in clinical chiropractic practice. European Journal of Chiropractic. 2001; 47: 39-44.
Getzoff HI, Chinappi AS. Possible Manifestation Of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction On Chiropractic Cervical X-Ray Studies. J Manip Physiol Ther 1999 Nov/Dec; 22(6): 421-422.
Gordon C. Diagnosis and co-management of temporomandibular joint disorders: a case study. The British Journal of Chiropractic. Apr 1999;3(2):40-43.
Getzoff, H. Cranial Mandibular Motion Technique. Chiropractic Technique, Nov 1996; 8(4): 182-5.
Chinappi, AS, Getzoff, H. Chiropractic/Dental Cotreatment of Lumbosacral Pain with Temporomandibular Joint Involvement. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Nov/Dec 1996; 19(9): 607-12.
Chinappi, AS, Getzoff, H. The Dental-Chiropractic Cotreatment of Structural Disorders of the Jaw and Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Sep 1995; 18(7): 476-81.
Esposito V, Gerald Leisman, Yael Frankenthal. Neuromuscular Effects of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction. International Journal of Neuroscience, Jan 1993, Vol. 68, No. 3-4, Pages 205-207.
Gregory, TM. Temporomandibular Disorder Associated with Sacroiliac Sprain. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, May1993; 16(4): 256-65.
SOT TM Case Reports, Survey, Retrospective Related Studies
Blum Cl, Cuthbert S. Developmental Delay Syndromes and Chiropractic: A Case Report. J Ped Matern Fam Health. Aug 2009: 3.
Garnecki DA, Canty AP. Improvement in urinary incontinence in a
cerebral palsy patient following chiropractic care. J Clin Chiropr Pediatr. 2008 Mar; 9(1): 563-6.
Bula SM, Infertility and chiropractic: A review of the literature. J Clin Chiropr Pediatr. 2008 Mar; 9(1): 567-71.
Wittman R, Vallone S. Chiropractic care of a child with cystic fibrosis. J Clin Chiropr Pediatr. 2008 Mar; 9(1): 558-62.
Nunno LV. Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis: A Chiropractic Report. J Clin Chiropr Pediatr. 2007; 8(1-2): 507-13.
Rowswell-Kulikowski A. One-Year-Old Child Diagnosed with Auditory Neuropathy and Developmental Delay Responds with Measurable Gains after Chiropractic Care. J Clin Chiropr Pediatr. 2007; 8(1-2): 514-17.
Lovett L, Blum CL. Behavioral and Learning Changes Secondary to Chiropractic Care to Reduce Subluxations in a Child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Case Study. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, Oct 2006:1-6.
Jonasson AK, Knaap SFC. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in an 8-Year-Old Boy: A Case Study. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Mar 2006 ;29(3): 245-247.
Cuthbert S, Blum, CL. Symptomatic Arnold-Chiari Malformation and Cranial Nerve Dysfunction: A Case Study of Applied Kinesiology Cranial Evaluation and Treatment. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, May 2005;28(4).
Hipperson AJ. Chiropractic management of infantile colic. Clinical Chiropractic, Dec 2004; 7(4):180-6.
Pederick FO. Treatment of an infant with wry neck associated with birth trauma: Case report. Chiropr J Aust Dec 2004;34(4):123-8.
Morningstar MW, Woggon D, Lawrence G. Scoliosis treatment using a combination of manipulative and rehabilitative therapy: a retrospective case series. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders Sep 2004, 5:32.
Quezada D. Chiropractic Care of an Infant with Plagiocephaly. Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics, 2004; 6(1): 342-8.
Vallone S. Chiropractic Evaluation and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction in Infants Demonstrating Difficulty Breastfeeding. Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics, 2004; 6(1):349-61.
Rosen M. Sacro Occipital Technique Management of a Thirty Four Year Old Woman with Infertility. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research Dec 2003; 5: 1-4.
Blum CL. The resolution of chronic colitis with chiropractic care leading to increased fertility. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, Aug 2003:1-5.
Love Z, Bull P. Management of dyspepsia: a chiropractic perspective. Journal of Australia Jun 2003; 3(2):57.63
Behrendt M. Insult, Interference and Infertility: An Overview of Chiropractic Research. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research May 2003 :1
Blum, CL. Chiropractic and Pilates Therapy for the Treatment of Adult Scoliosis. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, May 2002.; 25(4).
Blum, CL. Role of Chiropractic and Sacro Occipital Technique in Asthma. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, Mar 2002; 1(1): 16-22.
Holtrop DP. Resolution of Suckling Intolerance in a 6-month-old Chiropractic Patient. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Nov/Dec 2000;23(9):615-18.
Hewitt EG. Chiropractic Care For Infants with Dysfunctional Nursing: A Case Series. Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics. 1999 May ; 4(1): 241-4.
Blum, CL. Spinal/Cranial Manipulative Therapy and Tinnitus: A Case History. Chiropractic Technique, Nov 1998; 10(4): 163-8.
Van Loon, M. Colic With Projectile Vomiting: A Case Study. Journal Of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics. 1998 Aug; 3(1): 207-10.
Courtis G, Young M. Chiropractic management of idiopathic secondary amenorrhœa: a review of two cases. British Journal of Chiropractic Apr 1998; 2(1):12-4.
Conway, CM. Chiropractic Care Of A Pediatric Glaucoma Patient: A Case Study. Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics. 1997 Oct; 2(2): 155-6.
Fallon, JM. The Role of the Chiropractic Adjustment in the Care and Treatment of 332 Children with Otitis Media. Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics. 1997 Oct; 2(2) :167-83.
Bilgrai-Cohen K. Chiropractic Treatment of the Musculoskeletal System During Pregnancy. Journal Of The American Chiropractic Association May 1997: 33-34, 90.
Fallon, JM; Vallone, S. Treatment Protocols for the Chiropractic Care of Common Pediatric Conditions: Otitis Media and Asthma. Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics. 1997 Jan ; 2(1): 113-5.
Fallon, JM; Fysh, PN. Chiropractic Care of the Newborn With Congenital Torticollis. Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics. 1997 Jan ; 2(1): 116-21.
Fallon, JM. Developmental - behavioral pediatrics: The chiropractor’s role. Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics. 1997 Jan ; 2(1): 122-125.
Hyman CA. Chiropractic adjustments and congenital torticollis with facial asymmetry: A case study. ICA Rev. 1996 Sep/Oct: 41.5.
Phillips CJ. Birth Trauma - Antibiotic Abuse - Vaccine Reaction: A Single Case Report. J Am Chiro Assoc Sep 1996; 9: 57-59, 61.
Getzoff, H, Gregory, TM. Chiropractic Sacro-Occipital Technique Treatment of Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. Chiropractic Technique, May 1996; 8(2); 83-7.
Phillips CJ, Meyer JJ. Chiropractic Care, Including Craniosacral Therapy, During Pregnancy: A Static-Group Comparison of Obstetric Interventions during Labor and Delivery. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therap 1995 Oct ;18(8): 525-9.
Hewitt, EG. Chiropractic Treatment Of A 7-Month-Old With Chronic Constipation: A Case Report. Chiropractic Technique. 1993 Aug; 5(3) :101-3.
Hobbs, DA.; Rasmussen, S. Chronic Otitis Media: A Case Report. ACA Journal of Chiropractic. 1991 Feb; 28(2): 67-68.
SOT TM Other Related Studies
Mykietiuk C, Wambolt M, Pillipow T, Mallay C, Gleberzon B. Technique Systems used by post-1980 graduates of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College practicing in five Canadian provinces: A preliminary study. J Chirop Ed. 2009;21(1): 84.
Blum C, Globe G, Terre L, Mirtz TA, Greene L, Globe D. Multinational survey of chiropractic patients: reasons for seeking care. JCCA J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2008 Aug;52(3):175-84.
Blum CL. Non-Synaptic Messaging: Piezoelectricity, Bioelectric Fields, Neuromelanin and Dentocranial Implications. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, Jan 2007: 1-6.
Hossu M, Rupert R. Quantum events of biophoton emission associated with complementary and alternative medicine therapies: a descriptive pilot study. J Altern Complement Med. 2006 Mar;12(2):119-24.
Gleberzon BJ. Chiropractic Name Techniques in Canada: A Continued Look at Demographic Trends and Their Impact on Issues of Jurisprudence. J Can Chiropr Assoc 2002; 46(4): 241-56.
Keating JC. James F. McGinnis, D.C., N.D., C.P. (1873-1947): Spinographer, Educator, Marketer and Bloodless Surgeon. Chiropractic History, 1998; 18(2): 63-79.
Cooperstein R. Sacro Occipital Technique. Chiropractic Technique , Aug 1996; 8(3): 125-31.
Esposito V, Carmine Esposito, Arnold Cianciulli, Neil Goldberg. Spinal Manipulative Therapy: No Evidence for Neurovascular Trauma. International Journal of Neuroscience, Jan 1996, Vol. 86, No. 1-2, Pages 1-6.
Chinappi, AS, Getzoff, H. A New Management Model for Treating Structural-based Disorders, Dental Orthopedic and Chiropractic Co-Treatment. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 1994; 17: 614-9.
Bergmann TF. Various Forms of Chiropractic Technique. Chiropractic Technique May 1993; 5(2):53-5.
Heese, N. Major Bertrand de Jarnette: Six Decades of Sacro Occipital Research, 1924-1984. Chiropractic History. Jun 1991;11(1): 13-5.
Leboeuf C, Patrick K. The use of major and minor therapy forms in Australian chiropractic practice. Journal of the Australian Chiropractic Association 1987;17:109-11.
DeJarnette MB. Shall Chiropractic Survive? The Journal of the National Chiropractic Association Nov 1959; 29(11): 75.
Weiant CW. A Reply to Doctor DeJarnette. The National Chiropractic Journal Oct 1944; 14 (10): 13-14
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