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Smartphone Use on the Toilet Linked to Higher Hemorrhoid Risk, Study Finds
09/18/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
For gastroenterologists, these findings underscore the value of addressing lifestyle and technology use as part of routine care.
For gastroenterologists, these findings underscore the value of addressing lifestyle and technology use as part of routine care.
For gastroenterologists, these...
09/18/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Hemorrhoidal Disease Review Highlights Graded Management and Treatment Efficacy
08/28/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A comprehensive review outlines the classification and stepwise treatment of hemorrhoidal disease, from conservative care to surgical excision, emphasizing the effectiveness of rubber band ligation and the role of fiber in symptom relief.
A comprehensive review outlines the classification and stepwise treatment of hemorrhoidal disease, from conservative care to surgical excision, emphasizing the effectiveness of rubber band ligation and the role of fiber in symptom relief.
A comprehensive review outlines...
08/28/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Diverticulitis Treatment: 4-Year LASER Trial Results on Sigmoid Resection vs Conservative Care
04/28/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
See how sigmoid resection compares to conservative treatment for diverticulitis after 4 years. Review outcomes on recurrence, complications, and quality of life.
See how sigmoid resection compares to conservative treatment for diverticulitis after 4 years. Review outcomes on recurrence, complications, and quality of life.
See how sigmoid resection...
04/28/2025
Gastroenterology
News
New Study Highlights Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Digestive Diseases Mortality 
01/07/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
While overall digestive diseases mortality rates have decreased in the U.S., significant disparities remain, with American Indian/Alaska Native populations facing the highest rates and some racial groups showing concerning increases.
While overall digestive diseases mortality rates have decreased in the U.S., significant disparities remain, with American Indian/Alaska Native populations facing the highest rates and some racial groups showing concerning increases.
While overall digestive diseases...
01/07/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Risk Stratification for Colorectal Cancer
12/03/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
Which of the following screening guidelines are recommended for patients with a familial history of colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Which of the following screening guidelines are recommended for patients with a familial history of colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Which of the following screening...
12/03/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Colorectal Cancer Risk in Diverticulitis
11/29/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
Do patients with diverticulitis need more frequent screenings for colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Do patients with diverticulitis need more frequent screenings for colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Do patients with diverticulitis...
11/29/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Colonoscopy After Diverticulitis Usually Unnecessary
11/14/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
In colonoscopies performed solely for diverticulitis, the CRC prevalence was just 0.17%, the study found.
In colonoscopies performed solely for diverticulitis, the CRC prevalence was just 0.17%, the study found.
In colonoscopies performed...
11/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Intrarectal Injections of BoNTA for Fecal Incontinence?
03/04/2024
Priyam Vora
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate...
03/04/2024
Gastroenterology
quiz
Quiz
What Increases the Risk of Diverticular Disease?
10/06/2023
Investigators recently looked at whether obesity, smoking, drinking coffee, and other factors may be associated with diverticular disease. Take our quiz to find out what they revealed!
Investigators recently looked at whether obesity, smoking, drinking coffee, and other factors may be associated with diverticular disease. Take our quiz to find out what they revealed!
Investigators recently looked at...
10/06/2023
Gastroenterology
News
Elective Surgery for Diverticulitis Benefits Patient Quality of Life
06/16/2023
Priyam Vora
Investigators explored the benefits of elective surgery on the overall quality of life among patients with recurrent, complicated, and painful cases of diverticulitis.
Investigators explored the benefits of elective surgery on the overall quality of life among patients with recurrent, complicated, and painful cases of diverticulitis.
Investigators explored the...
06/16/2023
Gastroenterology
Pop Quiz: Colonic Diverticulitis
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Pop Quiz: Colonic Diverticulitis
01/05/2021
The American Gastroenterological Association recently issued a clinical practice update on managing colonic diverticulitis. Do you know what the update says about procedures for diagnosing this disease? Take our quiz to find out!
The American Gastroenterological Association recently issued a clinical practice update on managing colonic diverticulitis. Do you know what the update says about procedures for diagnosing this disease? Take our quiz to find out!
The American Gastroenterological...
01/05/2021
Gastroenterology

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Diverticulitis Treatment: 4-Year LASER Trial Results on Sigmoid Resection vs Conservative Care
04/28/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
See how sigmoid resection compares to conservative treatment for diverticulitis after 4 years. Review outcomes on recurrence, complications, and quality of life.
See how sigmoid resection compares to conservative treatment for diverticulitis after 4 years. Review outcomes on recurrence, complications, and quality of life.
See how sigmoid resection...
04/28/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Colonoscopy After Diverticulitis Usually Unnecessary
11/14/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
In colonoscopies performed solely for diverticulitis, the CRC prevalence was just 0.17%, the study found.
In colonoscopies performed solely for diverticulitis, the CRC prevalence was just 0.17%, the study found.
In colonoscopies performed...
11/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Intrarectal Injections of BoNTA for Fecal Incontinence?
03/04/2024
Priyam Vora
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate...
03/04/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Elective Surgery for Diverticulitis Benefits Patient Quality of Life
06/16/2023
Priyam Vora
Investigators explored the benefits of elective surgery on the overall quality of life among patients with recurrent, complicated, and painful cases of diverticulitis.
Investigators explored the benefits of elective surgery on the overall quality of life among patients with recurrent, complicated, and painful cases of diverticulitis.
Investigators explored the...
06/16/2023
Gastroenterology
News
US Task Force Issues Guidelines on Malignant Polyp Management
11/19/2020
A comprehensive guide developed by experts from 3 professional societies provides recommendations to help gastroenterologists identify and treat early colorectal cancer.
A comprehensive guide developed by experts from 3 professional societies provides recommendations to help gastroenterologists identify and treat early colorectal cancer.
A comprehensive guide developed...
11/19/2020
Gastroenterology
News
FMT Lowers Risk of Bloodstream Infection in Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection
11/06/2019
Authors of a new study assessed the incidence of primary bloodstream infection in patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection who received treatment with fecal microbiota transplantation vs patients who received antibiotics.
Authors of a new study assessed the incidence of primary bloodstream infection in patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection who received treatment with fecal microbiota transplantation vs patients who received antibiotics.
Authors of a new study assessed...
11/06/2019
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
Incidence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in MASLD Patients Quantified in Large Meta-Analysis
09/15/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Robust pooled data highlight markedly increased hepatocellular carcinoma risk among MASLD patients with advanced fibrosis.
Robust pooled data highlight markedly increased hepatocellular carcinoma risk among MASLD patients with advanced fibrosis.
Robust pooled data highlight...
09/15/2025
Gastroenterology
FDA Alert
Obeticholic Acid Withdrawn From US Market for PBC; FDA Puts Clinical Trials on Hold
09/15/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Intercept Pharmaceuticals will voluntarily withdraw its obeticholic acid product, Ocaliva, from the US market for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis.
Intercept Pharmaceuticals will voluntarily withdraw its obeticholic acid product, Ocaliva, from the US market for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis.
Intercept Pharmaceuticals will...
09/15/2025
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
Analysis Challenges NordICC Trial Conclusions on CRC Screening and Mortality
09/05/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
The 10-year results from the NordICC study may underestimate the mortality benefits of screening colonoscopy due to inadequate follow-up time.
The 10-year results from the NordICC study may underestimate the mortality benefits of screening colonoscopy due to inadequate follow-up time.
The 10-year results from the...
09/05/2025
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
Cumulative Social Risk Linked to Poorer Survival in Stage III Colorectal Cancer
09/05/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
A prospective cohort study found that each additional social risk factor significantly increased the likelihood of cancer-specific mortality among patients with advanced colorectal cancer.
A prospective cohort study found that each additional social risk factor significantly increased the likelihood of cancer-specific mortality among patients with advanced colorectal cancer.
A prospective cohort study found...
09/05/2025
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
Fatty Pancreas Disease Linked to Elevated Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The key takeaway for clinicians is the importance of recognizing fatty pancreas disease as more than an incidental imaging finding.
The key takeaway for clinicians is the importance of recognizing fatty pancreas disease as more than an incidental imaging finding.
The key takeaway for clinicians...
09/04/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Hypertension Linked to Liver Disease Progression and Adverse Outcomes in MASLD
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Across three large prospective cohorts, hypertension was consistently associated with worse liver-related and systemic outcomes.
Across three large prospective cohorts, hypertension was consistently associated with worse liver-related and systemic outcomes.
Across three large prospective...
09/04/2025
Gastroenterology
News
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Linked to Lower Risk of Peptic Ulcer Disease in Patients with T2DM
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
GLP-1 RAs may offer additional protection against gastrointestinal complications among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
GLP-1 RAs may offer additional protection against gastrointestinal complications among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
GLP-1 RAs may offer additional...
09/04/2025
Gastroenterology
FDA alert
FDA Alert
FDA Approves Semaglutide for MASH With Advanced Fibrosis
08/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
The first pharmacologic option authorized by the agency for MASH with moderate to severe fibrosis addresses a growing public health challenge.
The first pharmacologic option authorized by the agency for MASH with moderate to severe fibrosis addresses a growing public health challenge.
The first pharmacologic option...
08/21/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Racial Disparities Persist in Colorectal Cancer Outcomes
08/12/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Despite significant advances in colorectal cancer screening and treatment, systemic inequities continue to drive higher incidence and mortality rates among Black Americans compared with White individuals, according to a recent review.
Despite significant advances in colorectal cancer screening and treatment, systemic inequities continue to drive higher incidence and mortality rates among Black Americans compared with White individuals, according to a recent review.
Despite significant advances in...
08/12/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Over 20 Years of Colorectal Cancer Disparities Reveal Racial and Regional Gaps in US Mortality
08/08/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Despite national declines in colorectal cancer deaths, a 20-year study finds Black men and residents of Southern and Midwestern states continue to face disproportionately high mortality rates.
Despite national declines in colorectal cancer deaths, a 20-year study finds Black men and residents of Southern and Midwestern states continue to face disproportionately high mortality rates.
Despite national declines in...
08/08/2025
Gastroenterology

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Risk Stratification for Colorectal Cancer
12/03/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
Which of the following screening guidelines are recommended for patients with a familial history of colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Which of the following screening guidelines are recommended for patients with a familial history of colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Which of the following screening...
12/03/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Colorectal Cancer Risk in Diverticulitis
11/29/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
Do patients with diverticulitis need more frequent screenings for colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Do patients with diverticulitis need more frequent screenings for colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Do patients with diverticulitis...
11/29/2024
Gastroenterology
quiz
Quiz
What Increases the Risk of Diverticular Disease?
10/06/2023
Investigators recently looked at whether obesity, smoking, drinking coffee, and other factors may be associated with diverticular disease. Take our quiz to find out what they revealed!
Investigators recently looked at whether obesity, smoking, drinking coffee, and other factors may be associated with diverticular disease. Take our quiz to find out what they revealed!
Investigators recently looked at...
10/06/2023
Gastroenterology
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Poll: Parasites and Diarrhea
10/03/2019
Do you test for Giardia among your patients with chronic diarrhea? Let us know by taking our quick poll.
Do you test for Giardia among your patients with chronic diarrhea? Let us know by taking our quick poll.
Do you test for Giardia among...
10/03/2019
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Diagnostic Complexity in Refractory GERD
08/07/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
What did researchers find in a recent study of patients with GERD and persistent reflux symptoms despite PPI therapy? Take our quick quiz to find out!
What did researchers find in a recent study of patients with GERD and persistent reflux symptoms despite PPI therapy? Take our quick quiz to find out!
What did researchers find in a...
08/07/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Terminal Ileal Resection and CRC Risk
08/07/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Is terminal ileum resection in patients with Crohn’s disease associated with colorectal cancer risk? See what recent research found by taking our quiz.
Is terminal ileum resection in patients with Crohn’s disease associated with colorectal cancer risk? See what recent research found by taking our quiz.
Is terminal ileum resection in...
08/07/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
DGBIs and GERD
08/07/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Is there any association between esophageal disorders of gut-brain interaction and refractory reflux symptoms? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz!
Is there any association between esophageal disorders of gut-brain interaction and refractory reflux symptoms? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz!
Is there any association between...
08/07/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Prevalence of Overlapping Esophageal DGBIs and GERD in Patients With Refractory Reflux
08/01/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
A prospective study reveals that more than 70% of patients with proven gastroesophageal reflux disease and refractory symptoms also exhibit features of esophageal disorders of gut-brain interaction.
A prospective study reveals that more than 70% of patients with proven gastroesophageal reflux disease and refractory symptoms also exhibit features of esophageal disorders of gut-brain interaction.
A prospective study reveals that...
08/01/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
How Does Stool-Based CRC Surveillance Compare to Colonoscopy?
07/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
07/21/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
How Does CRC Affect Sexual Health in Women Over 40?
07/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
07/21/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
How Does CRC Affect Sexual Health in Women Under 40?
07/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
07/21/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
What Improves FIT Return Rates?
07/18/2025
The TEMPO trial investigated techniques to improve return rates for fecal immunochemical tests for colorectal cancer. Find out what worked best by taking our quick quiz!
The TEMPO trial investigated techniques to improve return rates for fecal immunochemical tests for colorectal cancer. Find out what worked best by taking our quick quiz!
The TEMPO trial investigated...
07/18/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Social Determinants of Health and MASLD/MASH
07/18/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Research has shown that several social determinants of health (SDOH) are associated with the prevalence of metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease. What has been identified as the most consistent associated SDOH?
Research has shown that several social determinants of health (SDOH) are associated with the prevalence of metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease. What has been identified as the most consistent associated SDOH?
Research has shown that several...
07/18/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
MASLD in 2050
07/18/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
The prevalence of metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is increasing. What will it be in the future? Take our quiz to find out.
The prevalence of metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is increasing. What will it be in the future? Take our quiz to find out.
The prevalence of...
07/18/2025
Gastroenterology

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Diverticulitis Treatment: 4-Year LASER Trial Results on Sigmoid Resection vs Conservative Care
04/28/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
See how sigmoid resection compares to conservative treatment for diverticulitis after 4 years. Review outcomes on recurrence, complications, and quality of life.
See how sigmoid resection compares to conservative treatment for diverticulitis after 4 years. Review outcomes on recurrence, complications, and quality of life.
See how sigmoid resection...
04/28/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Colonoscopy After Diverticulitis Usually Unnecessary
11/14/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
In colonoscopies performed solely for diverticulitis, the CRC prevalence was just 0.17%, the study found.
In colonoscopies performed solely for diverticulitis, the CRC prevalence was just 0.17%, the study found.
In colonoscopies performed...
11/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Intrarectal Injections of BoNTA for Fecal Incontinence?
03/04/2024
Priyam Vora
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate...
03/04/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Elective Surgery for Diverticulitis Benefits Patient Quality of Life
06/16/2023
Priyam Vora
Investigators explored the benefits of elective surgery on the overall quality of life among patients with recurrent, complicated, and painful cases of diverticulitis.
Investigators explored the benefits of elective surgery on the overall quality of life among patients with recurrent, complicated, and painful cases of diverticulitis.
Investigators explored the...
06/16/2023
Gastroenterology
News
US Task Force Issues Guidelines on Malignant Polyp Management
11/19/2020
A comprehensive guide developed by experts from 3 professional societies provides recommendations to help gastroenterologists identify and treat early colorectal cancer.
A comprehensive guide developed by experts from 3 professional societies provides recommendations to help gastroenterologists identify and treat early colorectal cancer.
A comprehensive guide developed...
11/19/2020
Gastroenterology
News
FMT Lowers Risk of Bloodstream Infection in Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection
11/06/2019
Authors of a new study assessed the incidence of primary bloodstream infection in patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection who received treatment with fecal microbiota transplantation vs patients who received antibiotics.
Authors of a new study assessed the incidence of primary bloodstream infection in patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection who received treatment with fecal microbiota transplantation vs patients who received antibiotics.
Authors of a new study assessed...
11/06/2019
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
Incidence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in MASLD Patients Quantified in Large Meta-Analysis
09/15/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Robust pooled data highlight markedly increased hepatocellular carcinoma risk among MASLD patients with advanced fibrosis.
Robust pooled data highlight markedly increased hepatocellular carcinoma risk among MASLD patients with advanced fibrosis.
Robust pooled data highlight...
09/15/2025
Gastroenterology
FDA Alert
Obeticholic Acid Withdrawn From US Market for PBC; FDA Puts Clinical Trials on Hold
09/15/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Intercept Pharmaceuticals will voluntarily withdraw its obeticholic acid product, Ocaliva, from the US market for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis.
Intercept Pharmaceuticals will voluntarily withdraw its obeticholic acid product, Ocaliva, from the US market for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis.
Intercept Pharmaceuticals will...
09/15/2025
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
Analysis Challenges NordICC Trial Conclusions on CRC Screening and Mortality
09/05/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
The 10-year results from the NordICC study may underestimate the mortality benefits of screening colonoscopy due to inadequate follow-up time.
The 10-year results from the NordICC study may underestimate the mortality benefits of screening colonoscopy due to inadequate follow-up time.
The 10-year results from the...
09/05/2025
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
Cumulative Social Risk Linked to Poorer Survival in Stage III Colorectal Cancer
09/05/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
A prospective cohort study found that each additional social risk factor significantly increased the likelihood of cancer-specific mortality among patients with advanced colorectal cancer.
A prospective cohort study found that each additional social risk factor significantly increased the likelihood of cancer-specific mortality among patients with advanced colorectal cancer.
A prospective cohort study found...
09/05/2025
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
Fatty Pancreas Disease Linked to Elevated Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The key takeaway for clinicians is the importance of recognizing fatty pancreas disease as more than an incidental imaging finding.
The key takeaway for clinicians is the importance of recognizing fatty pancreas disease as more than an incidental imaging finding.
The key takeaway for clinicians...
09/04/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Hypertension Linked to Liver Disease Progression and Adverse Outcomes in MASLD
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Across three large prospective cohorts, hypertension was consistently associated with worse liver-related and systemic outcomes.
Across three large prospective cohorts, hypertension was consistently associated with worse liver-related and systemic outcomes.
Across three large prospective...
09/04/2025
Gastroenterology
News
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Linked to Lower Risk of Peptic Ulcer Disease in Patients with T2DM
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
GLP-1 RAs may offer additional protection against gastrointestinal complications among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
GLP-1 RAs may offer additional protection against gastrointestinal complications among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
GLP-1 RAs may offer additional...
09/04/2025
Gastroenterology
FDA alert
FDA Alert
FDA Approves Semaglutide for MASH With Advanced Fibrosis
08/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
The first pharmacologic option authorized by the agency for MASH with moderate to severe fibrosis addresses a growing public health challenge.
The first pharmacologic option authorized by the agency for MASH with moderate to severe fibrosis addresses a growing public health challenge.
The first pharmacologic option...
08/21/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Racial Disparities Persist in Colorectal Cancer Outcomes
08/12/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Despite significant advances in colorectal cancer screening and treatment, systemic inequities continue to drive higher incidence and mortality rates among Black Americans compared with White individuals, according to a recent review.
Despite significant advances in colorectal cancer screening and treatment, systemic inequities continue to drive higher incidence and mortality rates among Black Americans compared with White individuals, according to a recent review.
Despite significant advances in...
08/12/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Over 20 Years of Colorectal Cancer Disparities Reveal Racial and Regional Gaps in US Mortality
08/08/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Despite national declines in colorectal cancer deaths, a 20-year study finds Black men and residents of Southern and Midwestern states continue to face disproportionately high mortality rates.
Despite national declines in colorectal cancer deaths, a 20-year study finds Black men and residents of Southern and Midwestern states continue to face disproportionately high mortality rates.
Despite national declines in...
08/08/2025
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