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Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD

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(Mihaela Nowak, MD)
Specializes in: Psychiatry & Neurology, General Practice and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)
Professional interests include: BiPAP treatment, central sleep apnea, headache, and more.
575 Coal Valley Road Suite 464
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025

Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD is a null in Jefferson Hills, PA specializing in psychiatry & neurology, general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network and AHN Neurology.

View Doctor's Full Profile (412) 267-6360

Office Locations

575 Coal Valley Road Suite 464
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
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80 Matthew Drive
Uniontown, PA 15401
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Allegheny Health Network

575 Coal Valley Road
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 267-6361
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Some issues Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD can help you with:

CPAP Treatment

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is a medical treatment for people with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts breathing during sleep, resulting in lapses of oxygen. Lapses of oxygen may in turn lead to severe headaches, heart problems, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. The CPAP device remedies sleep apnea by forcing open the airway with pressurized air, ensuring someone receives enough oxygen while sleeping. The CPAP device is a mask attached to a machine (with a tube) that takes in air from the surrounding room, filters it, and then pressurizes it. The constant flow of pressurized air treats sleep apnea by keeping the tongue and soft palate from obstructing the throat and airway. Benefits of CPAP treatment include:

  • Improved concentration and focus
  • Reduced snoring
  • Lowered risk of heart disease and stroke
  • Improved mental health

In order to receive a CPAP device, patients must receive a prescription from a physician. Some patients may be asked to complete an overnight sleep study known as a titration study. A titration study monitors patients' sleep using a mask attached to a CPAP machine. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway). Once an appropriate CPAP pressure is identified, physicians or sleep technicians may recommend a specific brand or style of device to the patient for long-term use.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

  • Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
  • Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
  • Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
  • Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

electroencephalography

In 2023, Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD performed more electroencephalography (EEG) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD treated as a null in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ambulatory monitoring.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 23
doctor visit 601
electroencephalography (EEG) 227
hospital care 449
inpatient care 449

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD treated as a null in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ambulatory monitoring.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 32
doctor visit 553
electroencephalography (EEG) 268
hospital care 517
inpatient care 517

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD.

Gender
Male 219
Female 287
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 493
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 141
From 75 to 84 128
85 and over 100
Less than 65 137

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD in 2013

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 29
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 36
Dementia 34
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD treated as a null in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ambulatory monitoring.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 34
doctor visit 500
electroencephalography (EEG) 195
hospital care 451
inpatient care 451

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD.

Gender
Male 189
Female 210
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 383
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 113
From 75 to 84 94
85 and over 67
Less than 65 125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD in 2014

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 28
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 38
Dementia 34
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD treated as a null in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ambulatory monitoring.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 38
doctor visit 585
electroencephalography (EEG) 181
hospital care 382
inpatient care 382
ultrasound (sonogram) 11
vascular procedures 11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD.

Gender
Male 376
Female 456
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 794
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 248
From 75 to 84 178
85 and over 110
Less than 65 296

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD in 2015

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 28
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 34
Dementia 30
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD treated as a null in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ambulatory monitoring.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 31
doctor visit 602
electroencephalography (EEG) 174
hospital care 345
inpatient care 345

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD.

Gender
Male 194
Female 202
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 382
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 131
From 75 to 84 93
85 and over 56
Less than 65 116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD in 2016

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 35
Dementia 33
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD treated as a null in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ambulatory monitoring.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 11
doctor visit 522
electroencephalography (EEG) 154
hospital care 363
inpatient care 363

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD.

Gender
Male 194
Female 203
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 384
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 128
From 75 to 84 106
85 and over 56
Less than 65 107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD in 2017

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 34
Dementia 31
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD treated as a null in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 515
electroencephalography (EEG) 137
hospital care 332
inpatient care 332

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD.

Gender
Male 189
Female 202
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 378
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 117
From 75 to 84 97
85 and over 60
Less than 65 117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD in 2018

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 27
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 30
Dementia 33
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD treated as a null in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 311
electroencephalography (EEG) 123
hospital care 212
inpatient care 212

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD.

Gender
Male 155
Female 176
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 318
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 113
From 75 to 84 96
85 and over 51
Less than 65 71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD in 2019

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 35
Dementia 31
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD treated as a null in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 200
electroencephalography (EEG) 108
hospital care 193
inpatient care 193

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD.

Gender
Male 104
Female 140
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 220
Black 13
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 114
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 42
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 32
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 39
Dementia 33
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD treated as a null in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2021 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 178
electroencephalography (EEG) 174
hospital care 122
inpatient care 122

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD.

Gender
Male 131
Female 159
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 266
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 120
From 75 to 84 82
85 and over 43
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 34
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 37
Dementia 33
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD treated as a null in Jefferson Hills, PA during 2022 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 275
electroencephalography (EEG) 207
hospital care 106
inpatient care 106

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD.

Gender
Male 174
Female 218
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 349
Black 24
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 183
From 75 to 84 98
85 and over 48
Less than 65 63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 47
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 36
Dementia 26
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD treated as a null in Jefferson Hills, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ambulatory monitoring.

ambulatory monitoring 28
doctor visit 440
electroencephalography (EEG) 177
hospital care 315
inpatient care 315
ultrasound (sonogram) 11
vascular procedures 11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD.

Gender
Female 204
Male 175
Ethnicity
Black / African American 3
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 360
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 57
75 to 84 92
Less than 65 101
65 to 74 128

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 27
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 15
Dementia 28
Cancer 9

Education & Training

She completed residency at Allegheny General Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Residency: Allegheny General Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network
AHN Neurology

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Jefferson Hills, PA. 

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2022-03-29 
Dr Mihaela Nowak gave me a death sentence with her Misdiagnosis! I was very sick and in absolute despair and instead of truly helping me she did the exact opposite. She lacks critical thinking and medical discernment and she has repulsive bedside manners. She had know idea what was going on with me and instead of admitting that or sending me to a DR that could help she gave me her Misdiagnosis. This made it almost impossible for me to receive any kind of help. She was made aware of the state of my condition and did absolutely nothing with glee. I am shocked and disgusted that she is allowed to do this to another human being. Shame on any medical facility that employs her. She has a license to kill and will do it again.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mihaela Mihaescu Nowak, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. $1,291 AUSTEDO
$368 		COPAXONE
$337 		AZILECT
$204 		AJOVY
$131 		Zecuity
$84 		Other
$167
Biogen, Inc. $990 TECFIDERA
$341 		PLEGRIDY
$318 		AVONEX
$237 		TYSABRI
$93
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $774 Gilenya
$496 		EXELON PATCH
$106 		Aimovig
$105 		MAYZENT
$13
$54
Allergan Inc. $627 VRAYLAR
$246 		BOTOX
$169 		NAMZARIC
$70 		NAMENDA XR
$55 		NATRELLE IMPLANTS
$28 		Other
$59
UCB, Inc. $624 Vimpat
$318 		Briviact
$306
Other $3,933 AUBAGIO
$497 		APTIOM
$267 		Rebif
$219 		NUPLAZID
$210 		ACTHAR
$190 		Other
$2,550
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $8,014
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $114
Education $111

Biography

Dr. Mihaela Nowak's areas of specialization are general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). These areas are among her clinical interests: central sleep apnea, medication management, and ambulatory EEG. Dr. Nowak completed her residency training at Allegheny General Hospital. She speaks Romanian. She is professionally affiliated with Allegheny Health Network. She has an open panel in Jefferson Hills, PA according to Yext.

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