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Taking aspirin daily is a topic that has been discussed for years in the medical community. For years, doctors have prescribed a daily low-dose aspirin to patients who have a higher risk of developing heart disease, to prevent heart attack or stroke. Other patients use aspirin for pain relief or to reduce inflammation.

Recent studies have shown that the risks of taking aspirin daily may outweigh the health benefits, especially for older adults. However, like any medication, it’s important to understand both the benefits and risks before deciding whether or not taking aspirin daily is for you.

Benefits of aspirin everyday

Aspirin is known for its ability to thin the blood, which can be beneficial in preventing blood clots. By preventing blood clots, aspirin can help keep your blood flowing smoothly through your arteries. This reduces your chances of having a heart-related issue.

Blood clots are the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. “Blood clots form when a plaque (cholesterol and other substances deposited on artery walls) ruptures and your body tries to contain the damage by creating a clot. When arteries are already narrowed by the buildup of plaque, a clot can block a blood vessel and stop the flow of blood to the brain or heart.” (HopkinsMedicine.org)

If a blood clot blocks a blood vessel that goes to the heart, this causes a heart attack. When a blood clot blocks a blood vessel that goes to the brain, this causes a stroke. (Heart.org)

Additionally, aspirin has anti-inflammatory properties, which can be helpful in reducing pain and swelling. Whether you’re dealing with a headache, muscle pain, or arthritis, a daily dose of aspirin might provide some relief.

Why is aspirin no longer recommended?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), “created in 1984, is an independent, volunteer panel of national experts in prevention and evidence-based medicine. The Task Force works to improve the health of people nationwide by making evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screenings, counseling services, and preventive medications. (USPSTF.org)

The USPSTF recently reversed its recommendations on taking aspirin daily as a preventative measure. This change was due to results of a research trial by ASPREE (ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly). This trial included healthy adult volunteers who were randomly assigned to take a daily 100 mg aspirin or a placebo pill. They were monitored for approximately five years.

There was no significant difference in stroke incidence between those who took aspirin and those who took the placebo.(NIA.NIH.gov) So, they found that taking aspirin daily has little impact on stroke risk.

They also found, however, that there were risks in taking a daily low-dose aspirin.

To hear Dr. Holmstedt, Professor of Neurology and Director of Clinical Stroke Services at the Medical University of South Carolina speaking on this subject on South Carolina Public Radio, click here.

Daily aspirin risk

The biggest concern with taking aspirin daily is the increased risk of bleeding, due to thinning of the blood. Taking other medications that thin the blood along with aspirin can cause this risk to go even higher.

Aspirin can also irritate the stomach lining and cause gastrointestinal upset and bleeding ulcers. The risk is higher in individuals who take higher doses of aspirin and those who have a history of ulcers.

Aspirin is dangerous for patients who have been diagnosed with kidney failure, severe liver disease, or clotting disorders.

Another risk to consider is the potential for allergic reactions.

What are the side effects of taking aspirin daily?

Most medicines have some side effects. Aspirin does as well. There is a long list of side effects, which you can find at MayoClinic.org.

The following serious side effects are ones that you need to be aware of (and talk to your doctor about) before starting a daily regimen of aspirin:

• Stroke – A daily aspirin can help prevent a clot-related stroke. But, because aspirin thin the blood, it can cause a burst blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke).
• A bleeding stomach ulcer which could be life-threatening.  If you already have a bleeding ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding, taking aspirin may cause more bleeding.
• Allergic reaction. If you’re allergic to aspirin, taking any dose of aspirin can trigger a serious allergic reaction.
• Low hemoglobin (anemia).

Also, if you’re taking a daily aspirin and you have surgery or dental work scheduled, be sure to let the health care provider know. You may need to take steps in advance of the surgery to prevent excessive bleeding. (MayoClinic.org)

Daily aspirin guidelines

The most recent recommendation by the USPSTF:

For adults aged 40 to 59 years who have a 10% or more 10-year cardiovascular disease – risk is a personal decision.

For adults 60 years or older, the USPSTF advises against starting a low-dose aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. (USPSTF.org)

Should you take a daily aspirin?

Daily aspirin therapy is not for everyone. It’s important to consult with your health care provider before starting an aspirin regimen. Your doctor will look at your age, overall health, history of heart disease, and risk of heart attack or stroke.

You will need to “make sure you know the signs of bleeding, such as seeing blood in your urine or stool,” says Max Brock, MD, a cardiologist. “You should also see your provider regularly so they can check your hemoglobin and iron levels. If they get low, you may need to take a supplement to prevent anemia.” (VeryWellHealth.com)

How much aspirin should you take for heart health?

Most commonly, doctors will prescribe one low-dose, 81 mg aspirin per day. You and your health care provider should discuss what dose is right for you.

Other ways to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease or stroke:

There are other medicines and ways to prevent heart disease and strokes that were not available decades ago. Doctors now have more options to help keep your heart healthy. So, it’s not always necessary to rely on aspirin today.

• Get regular exercise
• Eat a healthy diet, low in saturated fat, refined sugars, and simple carbohydrates
• Lose weight
• Don’t smoke, and avoid secondhand smoke
• Treat and manage other risk factors, like diabetes, cholesterol, or high blood pressure
• Ask your doctor about other medications to control diabetes, cholesterol, and high blood pressure

Is it safe to stop taking low dose aspirin?

Never stop taking any prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor first.

If you have had a heart attack or a stent placed, your doctor may want you to keep taking aspirin daily. Stopping daily aspirin therapy in these cases could trigger a blood clot and lead to a heart attack. (MayoClinic.org)

Aspirin is no longer recommended for everyone as a way to prevent heart attacks. This is because of new research showing the risks of bleeding and the availability of better alternatives. Always consult your doctor before starting or stopping any medication. They can help you understand what’s best for your health.

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The shortage of doctors in the US is an alarming trend. It’s important to understand why this is happening and what it means for us as patients.

Dr. Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, The American Medical Association’s (AMA) president says the physician shortage is a “public health crisis”. “It’s an urgent crisis, hitting every corner of this country – urban and rural with the most direct impact hitting families with high needs and limited means.” (NPR.org)

“A 2021 report published by the Association of American Medical Colleges projects the U.S. will be short as many as 48,000 primary care physicians by 2034, a higher number than any other single medical specialty.” (CBSNews.com)

Why is there a doctor shortage?

There are multiple reasons for this shortage:

• The U.S. population is growing and getting older. Older people usually need more medical care, which means we need more doctors to take care of them.
• Education. Becoming a doctor takes a long time and a lot of schooling. Not enough students are going into medical fields to meet the growing demand. Plus, medical schools can only accept a certain number of students each year. This limits how many new doctors can enter the field.
• Primary doctors do not get paid as much as specialists. Of course, doctors are not poorly paid. But, when you think about the fact that most medical students graduate with an average of just over $200,000 in medical school debt, making a higher salary matters. The average annual salary for primary care doctors (family medicine, internists, and pediatricians) is between $250,000 and $275,000, according to Medscape’s annual physician compensation report. Specialists can make twice that much or more: Plastic surgeons make around $619,000 annually; orthopedists $573,000; and cardiologists $507,000. (CBSNews.com)
• Doctor burnout – The administrative burden on primary care physicians (with the rise in telehealth, patient portals, and electronic medical records) along with seeing patients is more than they could possibly have time for.

Doctor Burnout

Doctor burnout is when doctors feel super stressed and tired because of their work. They work long hours, deal with life-or-death situations, and have a lot of pressure.

Burnout is like feeling completely exhausted, physically and emotionally, because of your job. It’s when the demands of your job become too overwhelming and start affecting your overall well-being.

“Physician burnout is an epidemic in the U.S. health care system, with nearly 63% of physicians reporting signs of burnout such as emotional exhaustion and depersonalization at least once per week.” (ama-assn.org)

When healthcare workers are burnt out and unhappy with their jobs, they might decide to leave the field altogether. Many are retiring early. Or they may be forced to leave the profession, due to health issues caused by burnout. The stress of the COVID-19 pandemic also caused many doctors to retire or quit.

This is a big problem because it takes many years of education and training to become a doctor. And losing experienced healthcare professionals can be really tough on the healthcare system.

“The average primary care physician’s patient roster is about 1,500. Multiply that by the projected 48,000-doctor shortage in 2032, you’ve got 72 million patients without primary care physicians if that trend continues.” (Fox5NY.com)

Fewer doctors mean more work for those who remain. This can become a cycle that makes the shortage even worse. It’s important for us to recognize this problem and support the efforts to improve the working conditions for our healthcare professionals.

Doctor shortage by state

The doctor shortage isn’t the same everywhere in the U.S. Some states have more doctors, while others have fewer. States with bigger cities like New York or California might have more doctors. But in rural areas, where there are fewer people and it’s harder to get to big cities, there can be a real problem with not having enough doctors. Each state is different, so the shortage can look different depending on where you are.

“A KFF Health News analysis of federal data has identified more than 180 places that have been listed as not having enough primary care providers since before 1984. The primary care “health professional shortage areas,” known as HPSAs, count primary care physicians only.” (KFFHealthNews.org)

Shortage of doctors in South Carolina

South Carolina is one of the states that’s really feeling this doctor shortage. In some parts of South Carolina, especially rural areas, people might have to travel a long way to see a doctor. This can be tough, especially for older people or those without a car. It can also be dangerous in an emergency.

The Palmetto State has a worse shortage than most states. “In South Carolina, there are 12,197 active physicians, or 235.0 for every 100,000 people, the 15th fewest among states.” (247wallst.com) In comparison, Massachusetts has the largest number of doctors, at 459 per 100,000 patients. That’s almost twice as many as South Carolina!

Two of South Carolina’s counties have experienced a shortage of primary care providers for over 40 years! Williamsburg County since 1979, with only 3.8 full-time primary care doctors for 29,689 people; and Lee County since 1981, with only 2.8 full-time primary care doctors for 15,889 people. (KFFHealthNews.org)

You can see why the South Carolina shortage could cause such a huge problem.

The state is trying different ways to fix this, like encouraging more students to study medicine and offering programs that make it easier for doctors to work in areas that need them most.

Problems patients face due to the shortage of doctors

Shortages are forcing many patients to resort to urgent care facilities and emergency room visits for something as simple as getting a refill on a prescription.

Establishing an ongoing relationship with a regular primary doctor is best, especially as people get older and begin to develop chronic conditions or other medical problems. Studies show that patients with a regular primary doctor are more likely to receive preventive care, such as vaccines and screenings (for cancer or other diseases).

Also, when someone sees the same doctor regularly, patterns of minor concern that could eventually add up to serious issues are more likely to be noticed.

Yalda Jabbarpour, a Washington, DC family physician poses this scenario, “What happens when you go to four different providers on four platforms for urinary tract infections because, well, they are just UTIs…But actually, you have a large kidney stone that’s causing your UTI or have some sort of immune deficiency like diabetes that’s causing frequent UTIs. But no one tested you.” More than likely, if you were going to the same primary doctor, instead of the four different providers, that doctor would do more research and run whatever tests are necessary to find out the cause of the many UTI’s. (KFFHealthNews.org)

Possible solutions to the shortage of doctors

Dr. Ehrenfeld says, “Our nation’s physician shortage is a complex challenge that doesn’t allow for quick and easy solutions. But it is not hopeless.”

He says there are five steps that already have Congressional bipartisan bills pending that would help to hold onto the physicians we have as well as strengthen the US physician workforce:

1. Give doctors the financial support they need to take care of patients.
2. “Reduce administrative burdens like the overused, inefficient prior authorization process that insurers use to try to control costs.’
3. “Three bipartisan bills that seek to expand residency training options; provide greater student loan support, and create smoother pathways for foreign-trained physicians, who already comprise about one-quarter of our nation’s physician workforce.”
4. “Stop criminalizing health care that is widely recognized as safe, and that is backed by science and many years of evidence.”
5. Do not punish physicians for taking care of their own mental health needs, especially when affected by burnout.
   (AMA—Assn.org)

The shortage of doctors in the US is a huge issue. But understanding the problem is the first step to finding solutions.

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If you or someone you care about has suffered because of medical negligence, please schedule your free consultation by calling the Law Offices of David L. Hood at (843) 491-6025 or filling out our brief online contact form.

We know how difficult it can be to deal with the immediate and long-term effects of a serious malpractice-related injury. At The Law Offices of David L. Hood, we work hard to make things simple for you. After a free case evaluation, if we believe we can help you and your family, Medical Malpractice Attorney David L. Hood, co-counsel, and our team of experts will vigorously pursue your case to get you the best result we can achieve. Let us put years of experience to work for you!

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Heart disease in young adults is on the rise. This trend should be a call to action to pay more attention to our heart health at an earlier age.

You might think heart disease is something only older people have to worry about. It used to be unusual for a person under 40 to experience the chest-grabbing pain of a heart attack. But that’s not the case anymore. More and more young adults are facing heart problems today.

But why is this happening?

One of the biggest challenges is that most young people have no idea they are at risk.

Dr. Jim Lui, a cardiologist, says that many of his younger patients don’t have any of the traditional risk factors. Also, they don’t take their risk factors seriously. (BusinessInsider.com)

What can we do about it?

Knowing the risk factors and symptoms are key.

Risk Factors for heart attack in young adults:

• Sedentary lifestyles – more time sitting in front of a computer, and less physical activity
• Poor eating habits – eating more processed foods and fast foods
• Type 2 diabetes – the number of young people (ages 10-19) with type 2 diabetes has doubled in the last two decades (CDC.com)
• Poor sleep habits – getting less sleep than your body needs has been associated with a 20% increased risk of heart attack. (HealthNews.com)
• Mental health issues – stress, depression, and anxiety are all on the rise in young adults
• Vapes and e-cigarettes – can stress your heart just as much as regular cigarettes (BusinessInsider.com)
• Substance abuse – including marijuana, cocaine and alcohol
• Chronic conditions like HIV, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus
• Covid-19 -It is estimated that 4% of individuals with COVID-19 will go on to experience heart complications. (HealthCentral.com)

Heart Attack Symptoms

Knowing the signs of a heart attack at any age can be a lifesaver. Here’s what to look out for:

• Pain or discomfort in the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and then returns
• Lightheadedness, nausea, or vomiting
• Jaw, neck or back pain
• Discomfort or pain in arm, back, or shoulder
• Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort

(Heart.org)

How to Prevent Heart Attacks at a Young Age

“At the end of the day, lowering your risk of a heart attack isn’t about one mega change – it’s the little everyday details that add up.” – Dr. Robert Roswell, co-director of cardiac ICU at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City (HealthCentral.com)

The earlier you take action, the better off you’ll be!

Here are some steps you can take:

• Stay Active – 150 minutes of exercise a week can reduce your risk of heart disease.
• Eat nutritious foods – eat a heart-healthy diet.
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Get a good night’s sleep
• Manage Stress and blood pressure – Find healthy ways to relax and manage your day-to-day stress.
• Quit smoking
• Know your family’s heart history – knowledge is key to taking necessary steps to address potential heart issues.
• Regular check-ups – visit your doctor regularly, especially if heart disease runs in your family.

Heart disease statistics in the US

• Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
• In the US, one person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease.
• About 695,000 people in America died from heart disease in 2021.
• Heart disease cost the US over $239 billion in 2019. This amount includes the cost of health care services, medicines, and lost productivity due to death.
• Someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds in the US.
• 1 in 5 heart attacks are silent (CDC.gov)

Heart disease statistics in younger Americans

A recent survey found that 47% of people under 45 didn’t think they were at any risk for a heart attack.

Dr. Liu says that over the last 5 to 10 years, he has seen more young people with heart disease coming into his care.

Since 2019, “People between the ages of 25 and 44 have experienced a nearly 30% increase in heart attack deaths. (BusinessInsider.com)

Heart disease statistics in South Carolina

Latest statistics from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC), show that in the year 2020:

• Heart disease was the leading cause of death in the state.
• 11,385 South Carolinians died from heart disease.
• 40% of South Carolinians have high blood pressure (leading to heart disease).
• Heart disease accounted for 75,886 hospitalizations in SC.
• Charges for those hospitalizations were over $6.8 billion.

Heart disease in young adults in South Carolina

According to Dr. Brannon Traxler, director of public health at SCDHEC, heart disease is the second biggest killer in South Carolinians between the ages of 45 and 64, and cases are rising. “Unfortunately, we’re seeing rates of those risk factors in young people only getting worse…”

Research in South Carolina

The University of South Carolina Institute for Cardiovascular Disease Research “seeks to directly reduce mortality rates from cardiovascular disease in patient populations across the state, with a special emphasis on chronic stress as a risk factor.”

Heart disease in young adults is a growing concern, but by understanding the causes, recognizing the symptoms, and knowing the statistics, we can take steps to prevent it. Taking care of your heart is one of the most important things you can do, so start making heart-healthy choices today!

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If you or someone you care about has suffered because of medical negligence, please schedule your free consultation by calling the Law Offices of David L. Hood at (843) 491-6025 or filling out our brief online contact form.

We know how difficult it can be to deal with the immediate and long-term effects of a serious malpractice-related injury. At The Law Offices of David L. Hood, we work hard to make things simple for you. After a free case evaluation, if we believe we can help you and your family, Medical Malpractice Attorney David L. Hood, co-counsel, and our team of experts will vigorously pursue your case to get you the best result we can achieve. Let us put years of experience to work for you!

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Stem Cell Therapy is Safe and Effective for Relapsing MS (Multiple Sclerosis), according to recent studies.

“Stem cell therapy,” might sound like something out of a science fiction movie. But it’s a real medical treatment that has been researched for years.

First, let’s talk about MS.

What is MS?

In MS, the immune system damages the brain and spinal cord. This happens “when myelin, a white fatty coating that insulates the body’s nerves, is mistakenly labeled as a foreign invader, [and is then] attacked, and stripped from the nervous system by the immune system. Without insulation, neurons lose their important ability to conduct electrical signals.” (PBS.org)

The cause of this happening is unclear; but 2.3 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with MS.

Symptoms of MS:

• Fatigue
• Numbness or tingling in face, body or extremities
• Muscle weakness, and spasms
• Dizziness and vertigo
• Sexual problems
• Pain
• Emotional changes
• Walking difficulties
• Stiffness
• Vision problems
• Bladder and Bowel problems
• Cognitive changes
• Depression

Relapsing MS – What is it?

Relapsing MS is a type of MS where patients have episodes of worsening symptoms (these are called relapses) followed by periods of recovery. It’s like having good days and bad days, but with your health. What makes stem cell therapy exciting for Relapsing MS is that it aims to not only treat the symptoms during a relapse but also to help prevent future relapses, making the good days more common.

What are stem cells?

Stem cells are like the body’s raw materials. “Master cells” (as they are sometimes called) are produced in the bone marrow, and develop into the brain, blood, bones, and organs. (Healthline.com) They have the potential to repair or replace damaged cells in our bodies.

In the context of MS, “Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, or aHSCT for short, … involves harvesting stem cells from the person’s own bone marrow or blood.” (BMJ.com)

What is involved in aHSCT?

Depending on the doctor and medical center, treatment protocols vary, but the general steps are the same:

1. Chemotherapy is given for up to 10 days. “This stimulates production of bone marrow stem cells and promotes their release into the blood.”(National Multiple Sclerosis Society) Then blood is drawn and the stem cells in that blood are stored for later use.

2. The patient is then hospitalized and given more powerful chemotherapy for up to 11 days, which kills the immune cells in the body.
3. The stored stem cells are put into the bloodstream through a vein.
4. An antibiotic is usually given to help combat infection.
5. The immune system begins to rebuild itself. The patient will remain in the hospital for two to four weeks, possibly longer, depending on side effects experienced.

The big question: Is this process safe?

Is stem cell therapy safe?

Recent studies and clinical trials have shown that stem cell therapy, specifically for treating relapsing MS, is not only safe but also effective. This means that for many patients, this therapy can help reduce the symptoms of MS and improve their quality of life. Of course, like any medical treatment, there are risks, and it’s not suitable for everyone. That’s why doctors carefully evaluate each patient to see if this therapy is a good fit for them.

Who is a good candidate for aHCST?

“An MS specialist with knowledge of aHSCT can help you understand whether the procedure is right for you. They can discuss benefits and risks and review alternative options for treatment.

Studies show that aHSCT may be safe and effective for patients who:

• Have relapsing-remitting MS
• Are less than 50 years of age
• Have had MS for less than 10 years
• Have new inflammatory lesions on MRI and/or relapses despite treatment with a high-efficacy Disease Modifying Therapies (DMT) or are unable to take a high-efficacy DMT”

(NationalMSSociety.org)

Benefits:

Clinical trials show aHSCT can reduce relapses, especially for people with relapsing MS. Some patients have more stable or improved symptoms.

Patients who have progressive MS had encouraging results when treated early in their condition, when there was still evidence of inflammation. aHSCT has also “been shown to slow clinical progression in a few people with early secondary progressive MS.”

Risks:

“HSCT is not approved for MS in the U.S., where it is considered an experimental treatment, but the procedure is supported by the National MS Society for patients with very active disease who haven’t responded well to other disease-modifying treatments.” (MultipleSclerosisNewsToday.com)

Because it is a very aggressive treatment, aHSCT comes with high risks and complications:

• Increased, long-term risk of developing infections
• Increased risk of developing cancer and autoimmune conditions
• Early menopause
• Fertility problems

Factors associated with increased risk of life-threatening side effects following aHSCT include:

• Older age
• Greater disability
• Certain health conditions (for example, heart or lung disease) (NationalMSSociety.org)

Of course, the chemotherapy itself has side effects as well:

• Bleeding and bruising
• Fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• Hair loss

Also, patients who have a high level of disability before transplant may have more loss of mobility and worsened neurological function.

Clinical Trial Statistics

110 patients who had relapsing-remitting MS participated in a clinical trial at 4 US, European, and South American MS centers. Patients were randomly given either the HSCT treatment or another DMT (disease-modifying therapy), different from the classes they had previously used.

Disease progression: Only three out of 55 patients receiving HSCT showed progression after a year. However, 34 out of the 55 patients who received the DMT showed progression after a year. In the HSCT group, 2% of patients had disease progression after two years, 5% after three years, and 10% after years 4 and 5. By contrast, in the DMT patients, almost 25% showed progression of disease after one year, more than 50% after two years, and just under 75% at five years.

Disease Relapse: In the first year, 69% of patients relapsed in the DMT group compared with (2%) of patients who relapsed in the HSCT group. (NCBI.NLM.NIH.gov)

If you’re considering HSCT, talk to your neurologist to find out if it may be the right treatment for you.

Stem cell therapy is a promising treatment for relapsing MS. It’s been found to be safe and effective for many patients, offering hope for better management of this challenging condition. As research continues, hopefully, there will be even more advancements in this field, making the future brighter for those living with MS.

To find MS centers in South Carolina, click here.

Contact The Law Offices of David L. Hood for a Free Medical Malpractice Consultation

If you or someone you care about has suffered because of medical negligence, please schedule your free consultation by calling the Law Offices of David L. Hood at (843) 491-6025 or filling out our brief online contact form.

We know how difficult it can be to deal with the immediate and long-term effects of a serious malpractice-related injury. At The Law Offices of David L. Hood, we work hard to make things simple for you. After a free case evaluation, if we believe we can help you and your family, Medical Malpractice Attorney David L. Hood, co-counsel, and our team of experts will vigorously pursue your case to get you the best result we can achieve. Let us put years of experience to work for you!

*Clients are not liable for any expenses, unless there is a recovery in their case; however, if there is a recovery in their case, clients will be liable for expenses. Attorney’s fees are based on a percentage of the recovery, which will be computed before deducting expenses.

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