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Epileptic encephalopathy of children with diffuse slow spikes and waves (alias "petit mal variant") or Lennox syndrome. Atypical absence, myoclonic, atonic and tonic seizures, and the "Lennox-Gastaut syndrome". Staring spells in children: descriptive features distinguishing epileptic and nonepileptic events. Neuropathological findings in primary generalized epilepsy: a study of eight cases. Specific alteration in the expression of glial fibrillary acidic protein, glutamate dehydrogenase, and glutamine synthetase in rats with genetic absence epilepsy. Risk factors for absence seizures: a population-based case-control study in Rochester, Minnesota. Neuronal sodium-channel 1subunit mutations in generalized epilepsy with febrile seizures plus. Genome search for susceptibility loci of common idiopathic generalised epilepsies. Proteomic analysis of stargazer mutant mouse neuronal proteins involved in absence seizure. Genetic mapping of a major susceptibility locus for juvenile myoclonic epilepsy on chromosome 15q. Despite the apparent homogeneous classification of seizure semiology, various underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms occur. Additionally, a heterogeneous combination of several seizure types may also coexist; yet they may share a single epileptogenic symptomatic substrate (2,3). Still, some seizures defy classification due to their multiple handicaps that limit both subjective reporting as well as objective behavioral description. Furthermore, seizures may appear to possess a generalized semiology even though they are the manifestation of focal epilepsy (5,6). They have a high incidence of associated motor signs, particularly changes in muscle tone including tonic posturing, clonic jerks, or atonia resulting in falls (Video 16. Atypical absence seizures begin and evolve gradually, with less abrupt onsets and termination than typical absence seizures. Seizure duration unlike typical absence seizures may last longer than 5 to 20 seconds, possibly even minutes (11,12). Consciousness is variably impaired, and postictal confusion may occur though briefly (11). Atypical absence seizures are most likely to occur during states of drowsiness and less frequently with concentration, and do not activate with hyperventilation and photic stimulation. When more than a single seizure manifestation occurs with absence seizures, the semiology is identified by the primary component. Atypical absence seizures may occur at any age, but they rarely begin before 2 years of age or after the teenage years (11). Note this is the reverse of 3 Hz spike waves in typical absence seizures that slow to 3 Hz at the termination of a burst. Antiepileptic drugs may also modify the atypical spike wave pattern underlying atypical absence seizures (17). The principle differential diagnosis of atypical absence seizures lies in the potential to miss or dismiss their occurrence (19). When staring is noticed, separating nonepileptic behavior from atypical absence seizures is an important diagnostic distinction for the purposes of treatment (20). Distinguishing atypical absence seizures from complex typical absence seizures may be challenging electrographically, though the clinical course, additional seizure types, semiology with a relative paucity of automa- tisms, presence of changes in muscle tone, and longer seizure duration usually helps distinguish patients with atypical absence seizures (21). Conversely, atypical absence seizures may exist if the characteristic generalized clinical and electrographic abnormalities are noted despite the presence of a focal pathological process (23,24). Atypical semiologies have been reported with the benign partial epilepsies with a disconnection between the electrographic and clinical features mimicking atypical absence seizures (26). Cortical reflex myoclonus is a term that reflects a motor movement resulting from focal epilepsy and reflects the segment of the brain responsible for motor activation. Reticular reflex myoclonus, on the other hand, may occur with generalized epilepsy but originates in the subcortical structures and brainstem.

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At the same time, our nation is facing an opioid crisis that, over the past two decades, has resulted in an unprecedented wave of overdose deaths associated with prescription opioids, heroin, and synthetic opioids. The Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force (Task Force) was convened by the U. Department of Veterans Affairs with the Office of National Drug Control Policy to address acute and chronic pain in light of the ongoing opioid crisis. The Task Force mandate is to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and updates and to make recommendations for best practices for managing acute and chronic pain. The 29-member Task Force included federal agency representatives as well as nonfederal experts and representatives from a broad group of stakeholders. The Task Force considered relevant medical and scientific literature and information provided by government and nongovernment experts in pain management, addiction, and mental health as well as representatives from various disciplines. The Task Force also reviewed and considered patient testimonials and public meeting comments, including approximately 6,000 comments from the public submitted during a 90-day public comment period and 3,000 comments from two public meetings. The Task Force emphasizes the importance of individualized patient-centered care in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic pain. This report is broad and deep and will have sections that are relevant to different groups of stakeholders regarding best practices. See the table of contents and the sections and subsections of this broad report to best identify that which is most useful for the various clinical disciplines, educators, researchers, administrators, legislators, and other key stakeholders. Acute pain can be caused by a variety of conditions, such as trauma, burn, musculoskeletal injury, and neural injury, as well as pain from surgery/procedures in the perioperative period. A multimodal approach that includes medications, nerve blocks, physical therapy, and other modalities should be considered for acute pain conditions. A multidisciplinary approach for chronic pain across various disciplines, using one or more treatment modalities, is encouraged when clinically indicated to improve outcomes. The choice of medication should be based on the pain diagnosis, the mechanisms of pain, and related co-morbidities following a thorough history, physical exam, other relevant diagnostic procedures and a risk-benefit assessment that demonstrates that the benefits of a medication outweigh the risks. Ensuring safe medication storage and appropriate disposal of excess medications is important to ensure best clinical outcomes and to protect the public health. Interventional Approaches, including image-guided and minimally invasive procedures, are available as diagnostic and therapeutic treatment modalities for acute, acute on chronic, and chronic pain when clinically indicated. A list of various types of procedures, including trigger point injections, radio-frequency ablation, cryo-neuroablation, neuromodulation, and other procedures are reviewed. Behavioral Approaches for psychological, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social aspects of pain can have a significant impact on treatment outcomes. Complementary and Integrative Health, including treatment modalities such as acupuncture, massage, movement therapies. Health systems and clinicians must consider the pain management needs of the special populations that are confronted with unique challenges associated with acute and chronic pain, including the following: children/youth, older adults, women, pregnant women, individuals with chronic relapsing pain conditions such as sickle cell disease, racial and ethnic populations, active duty military and reserve service members and Veterans, and patients with cancer who require palliative care. Risk assessment is one of the four cross-cutting policy approaches necessary for best practices in providing individualized, patient-centered care. A thorough patient assessment and evaluation for treatment that includes a risk-benefit analysis are important considerations when developing patient-centered treatment. Risk assessment involves identifying risk factors from patient history; family history; current biopsychosocial factors; and screening and diagnostic tools, including prescription drug monitoring programs, laboratory data, and other measures. Risk stratification for a particular patient can aid in determining appropriate treatments for the best clinical outcomes for that patient. The final report and this section in particular emphasize safe opioid stewardship, with regular reevaluation of the patient. Compassionate, empathetic care centered on a patient-clinician relationship is necessary to counter the suffering of patients with painful conditions and to address the various challenges associated with the stigma of living with pain. Stigma often presents a barrier to care and is often cited as a challenge for patients, families, caregivers, and providers. Improving education about pain conditions and their treatment for patients, families, caregivers, clinicians, and policymakers is vital to enhancing pain care. Patient education can be emphasized through various means, including clinician discussion, informational materials, and web resources.

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Interictally, very frequent spike-and-wave discharges were seen diffusely from multiple regions. Bilateral rhythmic synchronous delta bursts lasting over 20 seconds were also seen. Ictal events were characterized by staring, bilateral arm jerking, gaze deviation to the right, left facial "pulling," and behavioral arrest that were associated with diffuse polyspike and wave activity followed by attenuation. In brief, she was experiencing multiple daily seizures which were not responsive to several antiepilpetic medications. Her case was discussed in detail at the Multidisciplinary Presurgical Epilepsy Conference. Her data were suggestive of multifocal seizures, which could not be localized to a specific region of the brain. The Chapter 85: Multifocal Resections or Focal Resections in Multifocal Epilepsy 961 goal was to identify one or maybe two seizure foci which could then be approached for resection. The understanding was that bilateral epileptiform activity was likely to be detected and that a complete surgical cure was unlikely. The parents agreed to proceed with this plan, and the patient underwent bilateral subdural strip electrode placement at age 4. Interictally, during the 5 days of intracranial monitoring, very frequent spikes were seen in multiple bilateral strips. Twenty-one typical seizures were recorded: these showed diffuse attenuation with high frequency, low amplitude beta activity seen earliest in the right anterior and posterior frontal strips with fast spread to the right posterior temporal, midtemporal, temporooccipital, right parietal, and right anterior parasagittal strips. After a multidisciplinary discussion and detailed conversations with the family, it was decided to proceed with a surgical resective strategy targeting this right frontal epileptogenic zone. She underwent a staged approach: at the first stage, the right inferior frontal tuber was resected and subdural electrodes were then placed primarily over the remaining frontal lobe, with additional coverage over the parietal and temporal tubers. During the 6 days of monitoring, seizure onsets were detected from the orbitofrontal area, along the margin of the prior frontal resection. Additionally, there was independent seizure activity arising from the right temporal lobe, in the region of a tuber. At the second stage, therefore, these two active areas (frontal and temporal) were resected, and new electrodes were placed to determine if adjacent or distal areas would continue to be active. During the following week, monitoring showed residual seizures originating posterior and superior to the frontal resection cavity, beyond the margins of any apparent tubers. The frontal region was resected further based on the ictal map and the electrodes were removed. Postoperatively, she was seizure-free for 3 months, during which time her parents noted developmental gains. However, her parents then began noting an occasional left-sided "grin" and facial twitching, which were suspicious for recurrent seizures. Her case was discussed in detail with the parents, who were anxious to consider surgery once again because of seizure recurrence and their impression that the initial surgery helped her significantly. Weighing all the possible options, we considered reoperative surgery when her case was presented again at the Conference, because her evaluation suggested that seizures were arising from the same regions that were approached previously. She was monitored for a week, during which time seizure onsets were recorded from the right posterior frontal and anterior parietal lobe regions, beyond the margins of any obvious tubers. At the second stage, these areas were resected, with intraoperative motor mapping, and electrodes were replaced for an additional phase of monitoring. Seizures persisted from the parietal lobe, beyond the margin of the prior resection, necessitating additional resection in this region. The patient was discharged with a mild left hemiparesis, which resolved completely over the next 2 months, and was seizure-free. Invasive recordings are performed uni- or bilaterally according to the presurgical impression, and are used for seizure as well as functional mapping. If, however, a focus is determined, we resect it, possibly leaving grids, strips, and depth electrodes in place after resection to verify the cessation of the electrical network. We acknowledge that, sometimes, persistent electrographic activity will have no clinical significance and may even regress spontaneously over time. As presented in the case above, sometimes reoperation is indicated and can be successful. The down side of this treatment regimen is a long hospitalization (up to 3 to 4 weeks), higher risk of infection, and surgical induced morbidity (including neurological insult). However, over the last few years, we have treated many children this way, and found the complication rate to be low and the epilepsy outcome to be worthwhile.

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Rhodiola + Theophylline the interaction between rhodiola and theophylline is based on experimental evidence only. Note that Indian rhubarb (Himalayan rhubarb) consists of the dried root of Rheum emodi Wall. Note also that the root of Rheum rhaponticum Willd (English rhubarb, Garden rhubarb) sometimes occurs as an adulterant in rhubarb and pharmacopoeias specify a test for its absence. Use and indications Rhubarb rhizome and root is used as a laxative, but at low doses it is also used to treat diarrhoea, because of the tannin content. Pharmacokinetics For information on the pharmacokinetics of an anthraquinone glycoside present in rhubarb, see under aloes, page 27. Interactions overview A case report describes raised digoxin levels and toxicity in a patient taking a Chinese herbal laxative containing rhubarb (daio), see Liquorice + Digitalis glycosides, page 274 for further details. No further interactions with rhubarb found; however, rhubarb (by virtue of its anthraquinone content) is expected to share some of the interactions of a number of other anthraquinone-containing laxatives, such as aloes, page 27 and senna, page 349. Of particular relevance are the interactions with corticosteroids and potassium-depleting diuretics. It contains chrysophanol, emodin, rhein, aloe-emodin, physcion and sennosides A to E. Various tannins, stilbene glycosides, resins, starch and trace amounts of volatile oil are also present. Indian rhubarb contains similar anthraquinones, but English rhubarb contains only chrysophanol and some of its glycosides. Dahlgren (Fabaceae) Synonym(s) and related species Red bush tea, Green red bush, Kaffree tea. In experimental studies, it has shown some antioxidant, chemopreventive and immunomodulating effects. The unfermented product remains green in colour and contains aspalathin, a dihydrochalcone, whereas the fermented product is red in colour due to oxidation of the constituent polyphenols. Other flavonoids present in both green and red rooibos include rutin, isoquercetin, hyperoside and quercetin. For information on the pharmacokinetics of individual flavonoids present in rooibos, see under flavonoids, page 186. Interactions overview Midazolam levels are reduced by rooibos tea in vitro and in rats, but clinical evidence for an interaction is lacking. For information on the interactions of individual flavonoids present in rooibos, see under flavonoids, page 186. A review of the bioactivity of South African Herbal Teas: Rooibos (Aspalathus Linearis) and Honeybush (Cyclopia intermedia). R Use and indications Rooibos teas have been traditionally used in South Africa for a wide range of aliments including asthma, colic, headache, nausea, depression, diabetes and hypertension. Rooibos + Midazolam the interaction between rooibos tea and midazolam is based on experimental evidence only. Rooibos + Iron compounds Rooibos tea does not appear to significantly reduce the absorption of iron. Clinical evidence In a parallel group study in healthy subjects, mean iron absorption after ingestion of radiolabelled iron 16 mg with a beverage was 7. It contains some polyphenolic flavonoids which might bind iron in the gut; however, these differ from the polyphenols found in tea, such as the catechins, which have reported to affect iron absorption. Tannins found in tea are also thought to reduce iron absorption, but rooibos tea has less than 5% tannins. Importance and management the evidence suggests that rooibos does not reduce the absorption of iron. Experimental evidence An in vitro study investigating the effects of rooibos tea on midazolam pharmacokinetics found that a 10% solution of rooibos tea 4 g/L brewed for 5 minutes reduced the levels of the 4-hydroxy metabolite of midazolam to undetectable levels. Importance and management Although the data are limited and there appear to be no clinical studies, it would seem that rooibos tea may have the potential to significantly reduce the levels of midazolam, and therefore reduce its efficacy. Nevertheless, until more is known, it would seem prudent to monitor the outcome of concurrent use, being alert for a decrease in the efficacy of midazolam. For information on the pharmacokinetics of individual flavonoids present in sage, see under flavonoids, page 186. Constituents the major constituents of sage are flavonoids including luteolin and derivatives, caffeic acid derivatives, diterpenes and triterpenes.

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Among patients with giant-cell arteritis with nonocular signs, seizures occur in 1. Limbic encephalitis is a paraneoplastic syndrome seen in patients with small-cell carcinoma or, less commonly, Hodgkin disease. Patients usually present with amnestic dementia, affective disturbance, and sometimes a personality change. Paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis associated with anti-Hu (antineuronal nuclear antibody type 1) antibodies may present with seizures and precede the diagnosis of cancer (144). If the etiology of new-onset seizures is not defined in a patient with known cancer, frequent neuroimaging studies should assess the individual for metastatic disease. Central pontine myelinolysis: a hitherto undescribed disease occurring in alcoholic and malnourished patients. Oxcarbazepine for treatment of partial epilepsy: a review and recommendations for clinical use. Paresthesias, weakness, seizures, and hypophosphatemia in patients receiving hyperalimentation. Epilepsia partialis continua associated with nonketotic hyperglycemia: clinical and biochemical profile of 21 patients. Reflex epilepsy and nonketotic hyperglycemia in the elderly: a specific neuroendocrine syndrome. Neurologic manifestations of diabetic comas: correlation with biochemical alterations of the brain. Kinetics of diphenylhydantoin in uraemic patients: consequence of decreased plasma protein binding. Bone marrow transplant recipients with human leukocyte antigen mismatch and unrelated donor material have an enhanced risk for seizures from cyclosporine neurotoxicity (153). Foscarnet, used to treat cytomegalovirus hepatitis following bone marrow transplantation (154), may also precipitate seizures (80). For the acute management of prolonged seizures, benzodiazepines are least likely to induce the enzyme system responsible for metabolizing immunosuppressant drugs (155). Long-term management of transplant recipients with seizures is determined after the etiology has been ascertained. The half-lives of prednisolone and, probably, cyclosporine (155) are decreased when phenobarbital, phenytoin, or carbamazepine are administered. Valproic acid is a reasonable choice, except in hepatic transplantation patients and in bone marrow transplantation patients during engraftment. Gabapentin may be useful in patients undergoing hepatic or bone marrow transplantation. Phenytoin should be considered for patients with partial seizures, except during bone marrow engraftment, when carbamazepine is also relatively contraindicated because of toxic hematologic side effects. Clinical seizures occurred in more than 85% of cases of which there were multiple seizures in more than one third of patients. Of those patients that recover, it is rare that they will have recurrent seizures (158,159). Utility of laboratory studies in the emergency department patient with a new-onset seizure. Hyponatremia: a prospective analysis of its epidemiology and the pathogenetic role of vasopressin. Seizure management in the hepatic porphyrias: results from a cell-culture model of porphyria [letter]. Posttraumatic epilepsy and acute intermittent porphyria: effects of phenytoin, carbamazepine, and clonazepam. Treatment of seizures in acute intermittent porphyria: safety and efficacy of gabapentin.

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It is helpful to have specific neuroimaging protocols that are designed to detect neuronal migrational disorders that might further implicate a potentially surgically remediable localization remediable epilepsy (53). Metabolic and genetic evaluations without a clinical direction suspected from the history, physical, and neuroimaging is presently of low yield. Specific genetic analyses may become more commonplace as the genetic basis for different cortical malformations becomes known. Early in the course of the epilepsy when this evaluation is done, mitochondrial disorders and neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis may present similarly, and appropriate biochemical evaluations should be considered. Additionally, molecular genetic studies have identified causative genes and loci for a number of early malignant epileptic encephalopathies creating the possibility of genetic testing (22) both for diagnosis and differential diagnosis. Further evaluation for aminoacidopathies, organic acidopathies, urea cycle defects, chromosomal abnormalities should be performed where appropriate. Lumbar puncture should be used in cases of suspected infectious and metabolic etiologies (especially mitochondrial and neurotransmitter deficiencies). Many other medications have purported benefit including levetiracetam, clonazepam, and clobazam. Clobazapam may be preferable to clonazepam given a lesser likelihood to cause sedation. Over sedation may be as damaging to development and gaining functional skills as the recurrent seizures. In particular, benzodiazepines use may evoke sedation and may provoke atypical absence and tonic status epilepticus (30,31). There was no increase in adverse effects as compared to placebo except for an increase in respiratory infections. From a practical standpoint, it is difficult to use it as an initial drug because of the slow titration. An open label extension of the same study utilizing an average of close to 10 mg/kg/day showed a greater than 50% decrease in drop attacks in 55% of the patients including 15% with elimination of drop attacks (65). Parental reports of increased alertness and improved verbal output were noted very early in its use (67). Now, it has more limited use due to the risk of liver failure in children (approximately 1 in 30,000). There is also a risk of about 127 per million exposures for aplastic anemia but no cases were seen under the age of 13 (59). Other drugs that have been studied in small studies include levetiracetam, zonisamide, clobazam, nitrazepam, acetazolamide, and amantidine (33). In a study of six patients, levetiracetam showed significant reductions in myoclonic, atonic, and atypical absence, but not tonic seizures (68). In one study of 14 patients, adjunctive nitrazepam resulted in a 41% reduction in seizures (70). Ethosuximide occasionally demonstrates benefit in patients with atypical absence but also myoclonic and atonic seizures as well (33). There is some evidence that adults with refractory epilepsy may benefit from the diet even when less restrictions are used with the modified Atkins diet (75). Corpus callosotomy is a surgical procedure that disconnects the anterior two third to three fourth of the cerebral hemispheres to prevent seizure propagation to eliminate the risk of falls and injury by reducing spread of generalized seizures (see chapter 88). Partial callosotomy is effective in 50% to 75% of cases while complete callosotomy may reach 80% to 90% reduction of drop attacks associated with generalized tonic and atonic seizures that require transcallosal propagation to affect both hemispheres to result in falls. In severely mentally retarded patients, a complete callosotomy may offer improved efficacy when compared with partial corpus callosotomy (76). Disconnection syndrome is the most serious side-effect from callosotomy with an inability to transfer sensory information from one hemisphere to another and motor and coordination difficulties in the non-dominant limbs. Substantiation of efficacy in randomized controlled clinical trials remains to be elucidated. Few patients lead independent lives as an adult as a result of daily seizures, cognitive, or behavioral abnormalities. Refractory seizures are the rule, and the prognosis for normal intellectual function rarely occurs (10).

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Kerth, 64 years: Most importantly, better understanding the lives of these children from various perspectives would provide educators with additional information on how to support, accommodate, and prepare for students living with epilepsy. Lamotrigine displays linear oral absorption, with proportionality observed following doses up to 700 mg (32­34). The product gave an estimated daily dose of berberine of about 77 mg and of hydrastine of about 132 mg. The recommended maintenance dose range is 8 mg to 12 mg once daily, although some patients may respond to a dose of 4 mg daily.

Armon, 44 years: The etiology of seizures may be one of the strongest factors influencing cognitive abilities (5). Therefore, it seems reasonable to recommend its use in all cases of super-refractory status epilepticus. The auras last from a few seconds to as long as 1 to 2 minutes before consciousness is actually lost. The contents of the therapeutic class overviews on this website ("Content") are for informational purposes only.

Gonzales, 45 years: Disrupted dentate granule cell chloride regulation enhances synaptic excitability during development of temporal lobe epilepsy. Inferior frontal gyrus subregions are activated by a variety of tasks, phonologic fluency (orange), syntactic/semantic decision (green), semantic fluency or recall (yellow). These approaches aim to improve the overall pain experience and restore function by addressing the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social factors that contribute to pain-related stress and impairment. Subcellularly, these channels are localized presynaptically where they play a critical role in initiating neurotransmitter release.

Dimitar, 33 years: Also, remember that the herbs often contain active constituents other than caffeine, and the reader should refer to the relevant herb for other potential interactions. Because of its short half-life, ethotoin is given in four divided doses of 20 to 40 mg/kg/day. Approximately 17% of a lamotrigine dose may be removed by hemodialysis, with a corresponding reduction in half-life to about 13 hours (49). Predictors and prognosis of refractory status epilepticus treated in a neurological intensive care unit.

Sobota, 54 years: Multiple studies have also differentiated early, late and recurrent seizures as having different clinical characteristics and prognoses (52­54). Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Special consideration should be given to medication selection and management during pregnancy and breastfeeding, considering the risks and benefits of selected drugs and their efficacy. Pedal edema the accumulation of fluid in the feet or lower legs glossary 63 Peripheral neuropathy Conditions that result when nerves carrying messages from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body, including muscles, skin and internal organs, are damaged, resulting in weakness, numbness, and/or pain, usually in the hands or feet. However, for the interactions of one of its constituents, berberine, see under berberine, page 58.

Ivan, 57 years: The copyright holder for this preprint (which was not certified by peer review) is the author/funder, who has granted bioRxiv a license to display the preprint in perpetuity. These patients typically have more obvious lesions and findings on neurologic examination. At the time of the interview, three participants were enrolled in public schools, two attended private schools, and one was home-schooled. The molecular basis of pyruvate carboxylase deficiency: Mosaicism correlates with prolonged survival.

Rune, 27 years: The government could promise to provide food and perhaps some education and medical care, and doing so was feasible, even if those account to the special tribal bank accounts. Molecular Interactions / Receptor Chemistry: the cytochrome P450 2C19 isoenzyme is responsible for the conversion of carisoprodol to meprobamate. Commission on Civil Rights, Native American Students in North Dakota Special Education Programs, 1993, files. We removed any companies primarily classified by Bloomberg under one of those industries since we had analyzed these separately.

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