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James R Gill, MD

Chief Medical Examiner, State of Connecticut; Clinical Professor, Pathology

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Forensic and Autopsy Pathology, Toxicology, Public Health

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In Reply.Gill J, Tashjian R, Duncanson E. In Reply. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2022, 146: 923. PMID: 35395065, DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2022-0154-le.
Autopsy Histopathologic Cardiac Findings in 2 Adolescents Following the Second COVID-19 Vaccine Dose.Gill J, Tashjian R, Duncanson E. Autopsy Histopathologic Cardiac Findings in 2 Adolescents Following the Second COVID-19 Vaccine Dose. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2022, 146: 925-929. PMID: 35157759, DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2021-0435-sa.
Epidemiology and autopsy findings of 500 drowning deathsGirela-López E, Beltran-Aroca C, Dye A, Gill J. Epidemiology and autopsy findings of 500 drowning deaths. Forensic Science International 2021, 330: 111137. PMID: 34894613, DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2021.111137.
Improvements in Toxicology Testing to Identify Fentanyl Analogs and Other Novel Synthetic Opioids in Fatal Drug Overdoses, Connecticut, January 2016–June 2019Clinton HA, Thangada S, Gill JR, Mirizzi A, Logan SB. Improvements in Toxicology Testing to Identify Fentanyl Analogs and Other Novel Synthetic Opioids in Fatal Drug Overdoses, Connecticut, January 2016–June 2019. Public Health Reports 2021, 136: 80s-86s. PMID: 34726973, PMCID: PMC8573780, DOI: 10.1177/00333549211042829.
Gill et al Response to Authors’ ResponseGill J, Pinneri K, Denton J, Aiken S. Gill et al Response to Authors’ Response. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2021, 66: 2557-2558. PMID: 34498745, DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.14840.
Peterson et al Response to Authors’ ResponsePeterson B, Gill J, Oliver W. Peterson et al Response to Authors’ Response. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2021, 66: 2549-2552. PMID: 34498730, DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.14849.
Commentary on: Dror IE, Melinek J, Arden JL, Kukucka J, Hawkins S, Carter J, et al. Cognitive bias in forensic pathology decisions. J Forensic Sci. https://doi.org/10.1111/1556‐4029.14697. Epub 2021 Feb 20.Gill J, Pinneri K, Denton J, Aiken S. Commentary on: Dror IE, Melinek J, Arden JL, Kukucka J, Hawkins S, Carter J, et al. Cognitive bias in forensic pathology decisions. J Forensic Sci. https://doi.org/10.1111/1556‐4029.14697. Epub 2021 Feb 20. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2021, 66: 2554-2554. PMID: 34498723, DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.14838.
Xylazine, a Veterinary Tranquilizer, Detected in 42 Accidental Fentanyl Intoxication Deaths.Nunez J, DeJoseph ME, Gill JR. Xylazine, a Veterinary Tranquilizer, Detected in 42 Accidental Fentanyl Intoxication Deaths. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2020, 42: 9-11. PMID: 33031124, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0000000000000622.
The Importance of Proper Death Certification During the COVID-19 PandemicGill JR, DeJoseph ME. The Importance of Proper Death Certification During the COVID-19 Pandemic. JAMA 2020, 324: 27-28. PMID: 32520302, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2020.9536.
Autopsy Services and Emergency Preparedness of a Tertiary Academic Hospital Mortuary for the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: The Yale PlanMcGuone D, Sinard J, Gill JR, Masters A, Liu C, Morotti R, Parkash V. Autopsy Services and Emergency Preparedness of a Tertiary Academic Hospital Mortuary for the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: The Yale Plan. Advances In Anatomic Pathology 2020, 27: 355-362. PMID: 32649315, DOI: 10.1097/pap.0000000000000274.
Structural abnormalities in the human diaphragm in drowning and hanging deaths: preliminary resultsGirela-López E, Beltran-Aroca C, Jimena I, Pérez-Jorge P, Ramos-Medina V, Ruz-Caracuel I, Gill J, Peña-Amaro J. Structural abnormalities in the human diaphragm in drowning and hanging deaths: preliminary results. Forensic Science, Medicine And Pathology 2020, 16: 265-271. PMID: 32172482, DOI: 10.1007/s12024-020-00235-2.
Medicolegal Investigation for Cremation Clearance: How and Why?Gill J, Olko H, DeJoseph M. Medicolegal Investigation for Cremation Clearance: How and Why? American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2019, 40: 238-241. PMID: 30969176, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0000000000000479.
Cold Case Homicides: DNA Testing of Retained Autopsy Sexual Assault SmearsClark M, Gill J, Sasinouski K, McGuire A. Cold Case Homicides: DNA Testing of Retained Autopsy Sexual Assault Smears. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2019, 64: 1100-1104. PMID: 30731031, DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.14023.
U.S. Medical Examiner/Coroner capability to handle highly infectious decedentsLe AB, Brooks EG, McNulty LA, Gill JR, Herstein JJ, Rios J, Patlovich SJ, Jelden KC, Schmid KK, Lowe JJ, Gibbs SG. U.S. Medical Examiner/Coroner capability to handle highly infectious decedents. Forensic Science, Medicine And Pathology 2018, 15: 31-40. PMID: 30402743, PMCID: PMC7090777, DOI: 10.1007/s12024-018-0043-2.
The Certification of Fatalities Related to Diabetes Mellitus: A Shot in the Dark?Gill J. The Certification of Fatalities Related to Diabetes Mellitus: A Shot in the Dark? Academic Forensic Pathology 2016, 6: 184-190. PMID: 31239890, PMCID: PMC6507004, DOI: 10.23907/2016.020.
Pancreatitis: A Forensic PerspectiveGill J. Pancreatitis: A Forensic Perspective. Academic Forensic Pathology 2016, 6: 237-248. PMID: 31239895, PMCID: PMC6506996, DOI: 10.23907/2016.025.
Diabetic Cardiomyopathy: A Forensic PerspectiveMcGuire A, Gill J. Diabetic Cardiomyopathy: A Forensic Perspective. Academic Forensic Pathology 2016, 6: 191-197. PMID: 31239891, PMCID: PMC6506995, DOI: 10.23907/2016.021.
From Death to Death Certificate: What do the Dead say?Gill JR. From Death to Death Certificate: What do the Dead say? Journal Of Medical Toxicology 2016, 13: 111-116. PMID: 27139707, PMCID: PMC5330954, DOI: 10.1007/s13181-016-0551-y.
Tu1692 Decreased Prevalence and Severity of NAFLD in African American Children in NYC: An Autopsy StudyFernandes D, Pantangi V, Duong J, Salomao M, Iuga A, Morotti R, Gill J, Lefkowitch J, Lavine J, Mencin A. Tu1692 Decreased Prevalence and Severity of NAFLD in African American Children in NYC: An Autopsy Study. Gastroenterology 2016, 150: s926-s927. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(16)33141-9.
An Underestimation of Heroin Deaths Due to the Use of “Acute Opiate Intoxication” on Death CertificatesGill J, Vincent G, Toriello A, Nelson L. An Underestimation of Heroin Deaths Due to the Use of “Acute Opiate Intoxication” on Death Certificates. Academic Forensic Pathology 2016, 6: 114-121. PMID: 31239879, PMCID: PMC6474517, DOI: 10.23907/2016.012.
Bicyclist Fatalities in New York CityJarvis H, Gill J. Bicyclist Fatalities in New York City. Academic Forensic Pathology 2015, 5: 667-675. DOI: 10.23907/2015.071.
Manner of Death for In-Custody FatalitiesGill J, Girela-López E. Manner of Death for In-Custody Fatalities. Academic Forensic Pathology 2015, 5: 402-413. DOI: 10.23907/2015.044.
Two Fatalities due to Intentional Pentobarbital and Phenytoin IntoxicationSymbol B, Milewski Y, Gill J. Two Fatalities due to Intentional Pentobarbital and Phenytoin Intoxication. Academic Forensic Pathology 2015, 5: 116-119. DOI: 10.23907/2015.012.
National Association of Medical Examiners Position Paper: Recommendations for the Postmortem Assessment of Suspected Head Trauma in Infants and Young ChildrenGill J, Andrew T, Gilliland M, Love J, Matshes E, Reichard R. National Association of Medical Examiners Position Paper: Recommendations for the Postmortem Assessment of Suspected Head Trauma in Infants and Young Children. Academic Forensic Pathology 2014, 4: 206-213. DOI: 10.23907/2014.032.
Adverse medical complications: an under-reported contributory cause of death in New York CityGill J, Ely S, Toriello A, Hirsch C. Adverse medical complications: an under-reported contributory cause of death in New York City. Public Health 2014, 128: 325-331. PMID: 24679413, DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2013.12.003.
Fatalities Due to Choking: Internal Occlusion of AirwayCoffey A, Pasquale-Styles M, Gill J. Fatalities Due to Choking: Internal Occlusion of Airway. Academic Forensic Pathology 2014, 4: 94-99. DOI: 10.23907/2014.016.
State Medical Examiner Systems, 2013: Staffing, Autopsies, Strengths, Limitations, and NeedsGill J. State Medical Examiner Systems, 2013: Staffing, Autopsies, Strengths, Limitations, and Needs. Academic Forensic Pathology 2014, 4: 24-31. DOI: 10.23907/2014.004.
The syndrome of excited deliriumGill J. The syndrome of excited delirium. Forensic Science, Medicine And Pathology 2014, 10: 223-228. PMID: 24526411, DOI: 10.1007/s12024-014-9530-2.
The Importance of the Autopsy: Illustrative CasesGill J. The Importance of the Autopsy: Illustrative Cases. 2014, 3437-3439. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-386456-7.06702-2.
Homicidal Neck Compression of Females: Autopsy and Sexual Assault FindingsGill J, Cavalli D, Ely S, Stahl-Herz J. Homicidal Neck Compression of Females: Autopsy and Sexual Assault Findings. Academic Forensic Pathology 2013, 3: 454-457. DOI: 10.23907/2013.055.
Subdural Hemorrhage and Hypoxia in Children Less than Two Years OldMcCubbin K, Thoma L, Mena H, Gill J. Subdural Hemorrhage and Hypoxia in Children Less than Two Years Old. Academic Forensic Pathology 2013, 3: 213-221. DOI: 10.23907/2013.027.
Pediatric Starvation by NeglectGill J. Pediatric Starvation by Neglect. Academic Forensic Pathology 2013, 3: 46-53. DOI: 10.23907/2013.008.
Cadaveric spasmGill J. Cadaveric spasm. Forensic Science, Medicine And Pathology 2013, 9: 251-252. PMID: 23397563, DOI: 10.1007/s12024-013-9405-y.
Fatal Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Antipsychotic MedicationEly S, Neitzel A, Gill J. Fatal Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Antipsychotic Medication. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2012, 58: 398-403. PMID: 23278567, DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.12044.
Toddler Fatalities: The Terrible TwosGill J, Vincent G, Morotti R. Toddler Fatalities: The Terrible Twos. Academic Forensic Pathology 2012, 2: 332-337. DOI: 10.23907/2012.051.
Forensic Pathology – The Roles of Molecular Diagnostics and Radiology at AutopsyGill J, Tang Y, Davis G, Harcke H, Mazuchowski E. Forensic Pathology – The Roles of Molecular Diagnostics and Radiology at Autopsy. 2012, 102-130. DOI: 10.1002/9781118373880.ch4.
Classical Mistakes in Forensic Toxicology Made by Forensic PathologistsGill J, Stajíc M. Classical Mistakes in Forensic Toxicology Made by Forensic Pathologists. Academic Forensic Pathology 2012, 2: 228-234. DOI: 10.23907/2012.034.
Reliability of Postmortem Fentanyl Concentrations in Determining the Cause of DeathGill J, Lin P, Nelson L. Reliability of Postmortem Fentanyl Concentrations in Determining the Cause of Death. Journal Of Medical Toxicology 2012, 9: 34-41. PMID: 22890811, PMCID: PMC3576505, DOI: 10.1007/s13181-012-0253-z.
The Consistency and Advantage of Therapeutic Complication as a Manner of DeathGill J, Maloney K, Hirsch C. The Consistency and Advantage of Therapeutic Complication as a Manner of Death. Academic Forensic Pathology 2012, 2: 176-181. DOI: 10.23907/2012.025.
Fatalities Temporally Associated with the Ingestion of IbogaineAlper K, Stajić M, Gill J. Fatalities Temporally Associated with the Ingestion of Ibogaine. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2012, 57: 398-412. PMID: 22268458, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2011.02008.x.
Fatal exsanguination from hemodialysis vascular access sitesGill J, Storck K, Kelly S. Fatal exsanguination from hemodialysis vascular access sites. Forensic Science, Medicine And Pathology 2011, 8: 259-262. PMID: 22160736, DOI: 10.1007/s12024-011-9303-0.
Putrefactive RigorGill J, Landi K. Putrefactive Rigor. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2011, 32: 242-244. PMID: 20375836, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0b013e3181dd17b9.
Death Certification of “Suicide by Cop”Neitzel A, Gill J. Death Certification of “Suicide by Cop”. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2011, 56: 1657-1660. PMID: 21827474, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2011.01891.x.
The 9/11 Attacks: The Medicolegal Investigation of the World Trade Center FatalitiesGill J, Desire M, Dickerson T, Adams B. The 9/11 Attacks: The Medicolegal Investigation of the World Trade Center Fatalities. 2011, 6: 181-195. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-61779-249-6_9.
Homicide by AsthmaGill J, McCubbin K, Landi K. Homicide by Asthma. Academic Forensic Pathology 2011, 1: 122-127. DOI: 10.23907/2011.014.
Homicides of Pregnant WomenLin P, Gill J. Homicides of Pregnant Women. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2011, 32: 161-163. PMID: 20216305, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0b013e3181d3dc3b.
Russian Roulette DeathsGill J, Hirsch C. Russian Roulette Deaths. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2011, 32: e14. PMID: 21512388, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0b013e318219c72d.
2009 H1N1 swine flu: the 2010 perspectiveBucher D, Tumpey T, Lowen A, Gill J, Shaw M, Matthews J, Galarza J, Arroyo J, Dormitzer P. 2009 H1N1 swine flu: the 2010 perspective. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences 2010, 1205: e10-e20. PMID: 20860673, DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2010.05739.x.
Pulmonary pathologic findings of fatal 2009 pandemic influenza A/H1N1 viral infections.Gill JR, Sheng ZM, Ely SF, Guinee DG, Beasley MB, Suh J, Deshpande C, Mollura DJ, Morens DM, Bray M, Travis WD, Taubenberger JK. Pulmonary pathologic findings of fatal 2009 pandemic influenza A/H1N1 viral infections. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2010, 134: 235-43. PMID: 20121613, PMCID: PMC2819217, DOI: 10.5858/134.2.235.
Natural, Unexpected Deaths: Reliability of a Presumptive Diagnosis*Gill J, Scordi‐Bello I. Natural, Unexpected Deaths: Reliability of a Presumptive Diagnosis*. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2009, 55: 77-81. PMID: 20002277, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2009.01227.x.
Delayed Homicides and the Proximate CauseLin P, Gill JR. Delayed Homicides and the Proximate Cause. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2009, 30: 354-357. PMID: 19901806, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0b013e3181c1582a.
Santeria and Palo Mayombe: Skulls, Mercury, and ArtifactsGill J, Rainwater C, Adams B. Santeria and Palo Mayombe: Skulls, Mercury, and Artifacts. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2009, 54: 1458-1462. PMID: 19804524, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2009.01172.x.
Subway Train‐Related Fatalities in New York City: Accident versus Suicide*Lin P, Gill J. Subway Train‐Related Fatalities in New York City: Accident versus Suicide*. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2009, 54: 1414-1418. PMID: 19804531, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2009.01165.x.
Pseudo‐Stab Wounds: Putrefactive Dehiscence of Remote Surgical Incisions Masquerading as Stab WoundsGill J, Cavalli D, Ely S. Pseudo‐Stab Wounds: Putrefactive Dehiscence of Remote Surgical Incisions Masquerading as Stab Wounds. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2009, 54: 1152-1154. PMID: 19674241, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2009.01121.x.
Authors’ ResponseGill J, Pasquale‐Styles M. Authors’ Response. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2009, 54: 733-733. DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2009.01035.x.
Fatal head injury in children younger than 2 years in New York City and an overview of the shaken baby syndrome.Gill JR, Goldfeder LB, Armbrustmacher V, Coleman A, Mena H, Hirsch CS. Fatal head injury in children younger than 2 years in New York City and an overview of the shaken baby syndrome. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2009, 133: 619-27. PMID: 19391663, DOI: 10.5858/133.4.619.
Medical Homicide and Extreme NegligenceDuncanson E, Richards V, Luce K, Gill J. Medical Homicide and Extreme Negligence. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2009, 30: 18-22. PMID: 19237847, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0b013e3181873824.
The Medicolegal Evaluation of Excited DeliriumGill J. The Medicolegal Evaluation of Excited Delirium. 2009, 5: 91-111. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-59745-110-9_6.
Firearm Deaths by Law EnforcementGill J, Pasquale‐Styles M. Firearm Deaths by Law Enforcement. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2008, 54: 185-188. PMID: 19040676, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2008.00678.x.
Fatal migration of vena caval filtersShmuter Z, Frederic F, Gill J. Fatal migration of vena caval filters. Forensic Science, Medicine And Pathology 2007, 4: 116-121. PMID: 19291482, DOI: 10.1007/s12024-007-9001-0.
Authors' ResponseGill J, Goldfeder L, Hirsch C. Authors' Response. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2007, 52: 492-492. DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2007.00394.x.
Use of “Therapeutic Complication” as a Manner of DeathGill JR, Goldfeder LB, Hirsch CS. Use of “Therapeutic Complication” as a Manner of Death. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2006, 51: 1127-1133. PMID: 17018093, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2006.00222.x.
Fatal Complications of Bariatric SurgeryGoldfeder L, Ren C, Gill J. Fatal Complications of Bariatric Surgery. Obesity Surgery 2006, 16: 1050-1056. PMID: 16901359, DOI: 10.1381/096089206778026325.
9/11 and the New York City Office of Chief Medical ExaminerGill JR. 9/11 and the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner. Forensic Science, Medicine And Pathology 2006, 2: 29-32. PMID: 25868501, DOI: 10.1385/fsmp:2:1:29.
Delayed homicides due to infant head injury initially reported as natural (cerebral palsy) deathsGill J, Morotti R, Tranchida V, Morhaime J, Mena H. Delayed homicides due to infant head injury initially reported as natural (cerebral palsy) deaths. Pediatric And Developmental Pathology 2006, preprint: 1. DOI: 10.2350/07-02-0236.
The Medicolegal Evaluation of Fatal Pulmonary ThromboembolismGill J. The Medicolegal Evaluation of Fatal Pulmonary Thromboembolism. 2005, 3: 285-302. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-59259-910-3_9.
Traumatic Asphyxial Deaths Due to an Uncontrolled CrowdGill J, Landi K. Traumatic Asphyxial Deaths Due to an Uncontrolled Crowd. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2004, 25: 358-361. PMID: 15577530, DOI: 10.1097/01.paf.0000147316.62883.8b.
Suicide by cyanide: 17 deaths.Gill J, Marker E, Stajic M. Suicide by cyanide: 17 deaths. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2004, 49: 826-8. PMID: 15317203, DOI: 10.1520/jfs2003278.
Gunshot fatalities in children and adolescents in New York City.Gill J, Lenz K, Amolat M. Gunshot fatalities in children and adolescents in New York City. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2003, 48: 832-5. PMID: 12877302, DOI: 10.1520/jfs2003004.
The happy land homicides: 87 deaths due to smoke inhalation.Gill J, Goldfeder L, Stajic M. The happy land homicides: 87 deaths due to smoke inhalation. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2003, 48: 161-3. PMID: 12570219, DOI: 10.1520/jfs2002227.
Inhalation of anthrax: gross autopsy findings.Gill JR, Melinek J. Inhalation of anthrax: gross autopsy findings. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2002, 126: 993-4. PMID: 12197510, DOI: 10.5858/2002-126-0993-IA.
Ten years of "body packers" in New York City: 50 deaths.Gill J, Graham S. Ten years of "body packers" in New York City: 50 deaths. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2002, 47: 843-6. PMID: 12136995, DOI: 10.1520/jfs15469j.
Sharp injury fatalities in New York City.Gill J, Catanese C. Sharp injury fatalities in New York City. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2002, 47: 554-7. PMID: 12051335, DOI: 10.1520/jfs15295j.
Environmental Gas DisplacementGill J, Ely S, Hua Z. Environmental Gas Displacement. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2002, 23: 26-30. PMID: 11953489, DOI: 10.1097/00000433-200203000-00005.
Bodies found in the waterways of New York City.Lucas J, Goldfeder L, Gill J. Bodies found in the waterways of New York City. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2002, 47: 137-41. PMID: 12064641, DOI: 10.1520/jfs15214j.
Ecstasy (MDMA) deaths in New York City: a case series and review of the literature.Gill J, Hayes J, deSouza I, Marker E, Stajic M. Ecstasy (MDMA) deaths in New York City: a case series and review of the literature. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2002, 47: 121-6. PMID: 12064638, DOI: 10.1520/jfs15211j.
Epstein-Barr virus RNA detection and glandular differentiation in nasopharyngeal carcinoma: report of 2 cases.Jain D, Parkash V, Li M, Gill J, Crouch J, Howe G, Tallini G. Epstein-Barr virus RNA detection and glandular differentiation in nasopharyngeal carcinoma: report of 2 cases. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2000, 124: 1369-72. PMID: 10975941, DOI: 10.5858/2000-124-1369-ebvrda.
Ketamine in non-hospital and hospital deaths in New York City.Gill J, Stajíc M. Ketamine in non-hospital and hospital deaths in New York City. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2000, 45: 655-8. PMID: 10855972, DOI: 10.1520/jfs14742j.

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