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Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP

(Laura Aughinbaugh, CNM)

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Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health
Professional interests include: urogynecological problems, pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary tract infection (UTI), and more.
826 Genoa Way
San Marcos, CA 92078

Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP is a nurse in San Diego, CA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology and women's health. Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California.

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Office Locations

200 W Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103
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4520 Executive Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
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826 Genoa Way
San Marcos, CA 92078
(814) 233-7651
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Some issues Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP can help you with:

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.

The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:

  • Cystocele or bladder prolapse, where the bladder sags into the vagina. The surgeon repairs a cystocele by strengthening the front wall of the vagina using stitches so that the bladder will no longer sag.
  • Enterocele or small bowel prolapse, which occurs when the small bowel descends towards the vagina. To correct an enterocele, the tissues between the small bowel and the vagina are sewn together, allowing them to provide more support.
  • Rectocele or posterior prolapse, which is the bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina. Surgery to repair a rectocele removes the excess stretched tissue between the rectum and vagina.
  • Uterine prolapse, which occurs when the uterus slips down to the vagina. To treat a uterine prolapse, the surgeon may secure the neck of the uterus (called cervix) to a ligament in the pelvis using stitches. Another option for this type of prolapse is a vaginal hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus.

Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.

For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis

may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.

In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

application of medication for vaginal infection
chemical cautery for granulation tissue
neurostimulation
non-indwelling urethral catheter insertion
percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation
placement of vaginal support device
potassium sensitivity test
urologic procedures
vaginal irrigation

By Affordability:

neurostimulation
non-indwelling urethral catheter insertion
percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation
peripheral nerve stimulation
posterior tibial nerve stimulation
post void residual study

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP performed more application of medication for vaginal infection, chemical cautery for granulation tissue, neurostimulation, non-indwelling urethral catheter insertion, percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS), placement of vaginal support device, potassium sensitivity test, urologic procedures, and vaginal irrigation (douche) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for neurostimulation, non-indwelling urethral catheter insertion, percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS), percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS), peripheral nerve stimulation, posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS), and post void residual study that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

temporary urinary diversion
urethral catheterization
urinary catheterization
urinary diversion

In 2013, Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP had a list price for temporary urinary diversion, urethral catheterization, urinary catheterization, and urinary diversion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated as a nurse in San Diego, CA during 2013 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP for Medicare patients.

breast exam 14
cytology 11
gynecologic pathology 11
gynecologic procedures 14
preventive care 11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP.

Gender
Male 0
Female 18
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 18
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated as a nurse in San Diego, CA during 2015 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP for Medicare patients.

breast exam 19
gynecologic procedures 19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP.

Gender
Male 0
Female 48
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 48
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated during 2015 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 19

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP.

Gender
Male 0
Female 52
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 40
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 26
From 75 to 84 14
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 25
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 33
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated as a nurse in San Diego, CA during 2017 were neurostimulation, minimally invasive procedures, placement of vaginal support device and application of medication for vaginal infection.

Volume of procedures performed by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP for Medicare patients.

application of medication for vaginal infection 31
catheterization 30
doctor visit 232
minimally invasive procedures 64
neurostimulation 64
placement of vaginal support device 45
urologic procedures 30
vaginal irrigation (douche) 31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 160
Black 0
Hispanic 24
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 83
85 and over 39
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 26
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated as a nurse in San Diego, CA during 2018 were urologic procedures, neurostimulation, minimally invasive procedures and application of medication for vaginal infection.

Volume of procedures performed by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP for Medicare patients.

application of medication for vaginal infection 78
catheterization 74
complementary or alternative therapy 36
doctor visit 573
minimally invasive procedures 88
neurostimulation 88
placement of vaginal support device 77
potassium test 47
urologic procedures 121
vaginal irrigation (douche) 78

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 239
Black 0
Hispanic 42
Asian 22
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 121
From 75 to 84 130
85 and over 55
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 22
Dementia 16
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated as a nurse in San Diego, CA during 2019 were urologic procedures, neurostimulation, minimally invasive procedures and placement of vaginal support device.

Volume of procedures performed by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP for Medicare patients.

application of medication for vaginal infection 70
catheterization 74
complementary or alternative therapy 30
doctor visit 686
minimally invasive procedures 117
minor procedures 17
neurostimulation 117
placement of vaginal support device 100
potassium test 49
urologic procedures 134
vaginal irrigation (douche) 70

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 266
Black 0
Hispanic 48
Asian 22
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 122
From 75 to 84 141
85 and over 70
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 18
Dementia 17
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated as a nurse in San Diego, CA during 2020 were urologic procedures, neurostimulation, minimally invasive procedures and placement of vaginal support device.

Volume of procedures performed by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP for Medicare patients.

application of medication for vaginal infection 67
catheterization 51
doctor visit 560
minimally invasive procedures 130
minor procedures 23
neurostimulation 130
placement of vaginal support device 88
potassium test 72
urologic procedures 143
vaginal irrigation (douche) 67

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 258
Black 0
Hispanic 43
Asian 24
Other 17
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 141
From 75 to 84 128
85 and over 68
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 22
Dementia 18
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated as a nurse in San Diego, CA during 2021 were neurostimulation, minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures and placement of vaginal support device.

Volume of procedures performed by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP for Medicare patients.

application of medication for vaginal infection 97
catheterization 88
doctor visit 857
minimally invasive procedures 218
minor procedures 15
neurostimulation 218
placement of vaginal support device 142
potassium test 104
urologic procedures 208
vaginal irrigation (douche) 97

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 339
Black 0
Hispanic 61
Asian 31
Other 25
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 184
From 75 to 84 168
85 and over 94
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 25
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 22
Dementia 17
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated as a nurse in San Diego, CA during 2022 were urologic procedures, placement of vaginal support device, catheterization and application of medication for vaginal infection.

Volume of procedures performed by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP for Medicare patients.

application of medication for vaginal infection 89
catheterization 119
doctor visit 952
minimally invasive procedures 80
neurostimulation 80
placement of vaginal support device 139
potassium test 62
urologic procedures 206
vaginal irrigation (douche) 89

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP.

Gender
Male 0
Female 541
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 394
Black 0
Hispanic 81
Asian 28
Other 24
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 202
From 75 to 84 214
85 and over 105
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 34
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 22
Dementia 10
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated as a nurse in San Diego, CA during 2023 were urologic procedures, placement of vaginal support device, neurostimulation and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP for Medicare patients.

application of medication for vaginal infection 75
catheterization 116
doctor visit 1127
minimally invasive procedures 136
minor procedures 21
neurostimulation 136
placement of vaginal support device 165
potassium test 91
urologic procedures 251
vaginal irrigation (douche) 75

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 440
Black 16
Hispanic 72
Asian 34
Other 26
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 201
From 75 to 84 250
85 and over 112
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 36
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 23
Dementia 9
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated as a nurse in San Diego, CA were urologic procedures, neurostimulation, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

application of medication for vaginal infection 72
breast exam 16
catheterization 78
complementary or alternative therapy 33
cytology 11
doctor visit 625
gynecologic pathology 11
gynecologic procedures 16
minimally invasive procedures 119
minor procedures 19
neurostimulation 119
potassium test 70
preventive care 11
urologic procedures 156
vaginal irrigation (douche) 72

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP.

Gender
Male 0
Female 65
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 16
Non-Hispanic White 220
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 37
Other 10
Age
75 to 84 112
85 and over 54
Less than 65 13
65 to 74 107

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 20
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 18
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Cancer 9
Dementia 9

Education & Training

She is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board and has a state license in California.

Board Certification: American Midwifery Certification Board

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC San Diego Health
Regents of the University of California

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Laura A. Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
180 Medical, Inc. $22 GENTLECATH
$22
AbbVie Inc. $14 BOTOX
$14
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $36

Biography

Ms. Laura Aughinbaugh is a specialist in women's health and obstetrics. Her clinical interests include urinary tract infection (UTI) and pelvic organ prolapse. Ms. Aughinbaugh is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California.

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