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HealthBaylorJ a n u a r y 2 0 1 2

GET HEART SMARTWhat women need to know about heart disease page 4

PREVENTION PLANTips to ward offtype 2 diabetesin kids page 3

GARLAND EDITION

Visit BaylorHealth.com/Garland for informative videos, interactive quizzes, online event registration, and much more.

Her Saving Grace

JANIE MORRIS has her husband, JERRY, to thank for

recognizing the signs of stroke and getting her to the hospital

PAGE 6

REAL PATIENTS. REAL STORIES.

Health

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Your resultsMostly A’s: exerciseAfter the initial bruising, swelling and pain subside, George Zoys, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon on the medical staff at Baylor Medical Center at Garland, recommends slowly and cautiously returning to light exercise as you feel comfortable, and calling your doctor if something doesn’t feel right.

Mostly B’s: therapyRepeat injuries can indicate that a prior injury was more severe than previously thought. Physical therapy may be your best bet for making a full recovery. “Check with your orthopedic surgeon. A combination of surgery and physical therapy might be the right course of action,” Dr. Zoys says.

Mostly C’s: surgery“Injuries this severe and slow-to-heal are usually the result of broken bones, torn ligaments or a reinjury,” Dr. Zoys says. “An orthopedic surgeon can figure out what’s really going on and determine the next steps—for therapy, surgery and beyond.” l By Alissa Edwards

Baylor Medical Center at Garland 2300 Marie Curie Blvd., Garland, TX 75042

President: Tom Trenary

Marketing/Public relations Director: Michael Smith

editor: Eva Hummel

Baylor Garland Main Number: 972.487.5000

Parent education Classes: 1.800.4BAYLOR (1.800.422.9567)

Baylor senior Health Center-Garland: 972.487.5444

Baylor Garland Diabetes Program: 972.487.5483

Baylor Breast Center: 972.487.5293

Baylor Garland Physician referral: 1.800.4BAYLOR (1.800.422.9567)

Baylor Garland Volunteer services/Auxiliary: 972.487.5520

Baylor Health Care system Mission: Founded as a Christian ministry of healing, Baylor Health Care System exists to serve all people through exemplary health care, education, research and community service.

Visit BaylorHealth.com or call 1.800.4BAYlor for information about Baylor Medical Center at Garland services, upcoming events, physician referrals, career opportunities and more.

BaylorHealth is published six times a year for friends and supporters of Baylor Medical Center at Garland and is distributed by the

Marketing Department of Baylor Medical Center at Garland.

BaylorHealth is published by McMurry, 1010 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85014. © 2012 Baylor Health Care System.

The material in BaylorHealth is not intended for diagnosing or prescribing. Consult your physician before under taking any form of medical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines.

Physicians are members of the medical staff at one of Baylor Health Care System’s subsidiary, community or affiliated medical centers and are neither employees nor agents of those medical centers, Baylor Medical Center at Garland or Baylor Health Care System.

Photographs may include models or actors and may not represent actual patients.

If you are receiving multiple copies, need to change your mailing address or do not wish to receive this publication, please send your mailing label(s) and the updated information to Robin Vogel, Baylor Health Care System, 2001 Bryan St., Suite 750, Marketing Department, Dallas, TX 75201, or email the information to [email protected].

MAKe AN APPoINtMeNt

Get It CheckedStill unsure of the next steps for healing your injury? Our experts can help. To set up an appointment at Baylor Medical Center at Garland, call 1.800.4BAYlor.

exercise, therapy or

surgery?Has an injury sidelined you? Take our quiz

to find the right course of action

When it comes to making a full recovery, getting the right treatment at the right time is key. Whatever your injury, this quiz will help you determine your

next step.

1 How long ago did the injury occur?a. Just recently, and it was the first injury I’ve had like it.b. Recently, but it’s a recurring one.c. A few months ago, but I still have pain or difficulty.

2 How severe is or was your injury?a. Some light bruising (or none at all) and mild pain.b. Bruising, swelling or pain that subsided in six weeks or

less.c. Severe discoloration (blue-gray extremities), severe

bruising, swelling and pain lasting several weeks or more.

3 What impact has the injury had on your life?a. Not much; it’s getting better with RICE (rest, ice,

compression and elevation).b. It’s frustrating and it’s getting in the way of doing the

things I love.c. I regularly modify my activities around my injury.

2 BaylorHealth January 2012 l BaylorHealth.com/GarlandOrthopedics Cover portrait by John Derryberry

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Thanks to the “triple whammy” of an unhealthy diet, a sedentary life-style and genetic factors, type 2

diabetes is becoming more common in younger people, according to Qing Jia, M.D., an endocrinologist on the medical staff at Baylor Medical Center at Garland.

“Traditionally, type 2 diabetes wouldn’t start until a person’s middle age,” says Dr. Jia. “Now that is trend-ing younger, especially with the obesity epidemic.” Endocrinologists who treat adults often hear from pediatricians asking whether and how to use adult diabetes medications in children. “They’re not adults, but they’re getting this adult disease,” she says.

Fighting the Triple WhammyRebecca Gebhard, R.N., M.S., CDE, a diabetes educator at the Diabetes Care Center at Baylor Garland, offers tips for parents to help children and teens avoid type 2 diabetes:

Limit screen time. Children and teens spend on average seven hours a day in front of a computer, TV or video-game screen. “Set a limit of less than two hours a day,” Gebhard says.

Increase physical activity. Aim for 60 minutes of activity every day—running, riding a bike, walking the dog—with regular bursts of aerobic and strength-building activity. If the neigh-borhood isn’t ideal, kids can get involved in organized sports or school activities.

Follow a healthy, balanced diet. This means eating a good breakfast (not from the drive-thru or coffee shop); avoiding fried and processed foods; and making sure kids get protein, low-fat dairy, whole grains, fruits and veggies. Soda, fast food and desserts should be treats, not part of the daily routine.

Healthy and HappyAlthough it can be a challenge for parents to get kids to eat well and exercise more, it’s worth it. Children will be healthier, have more energy for activities at school and with their friends, and feel good about themselves during a time of life

Time to Take ActionPreventing type 2 diabetes in kids

FIND A DOCTOR

Time for a Checkup?For a referral to a pediatrician on the medical staff at Baylor Garland, call 1.800.4BAYLOR.

when self-image is so important.Gebhard concludes, “A child will be

a much healthier individual, not just in childhood and adolescence but through-out life, if he’s engaged in activities that nourish both mind and body.” l By Deborah Paddison

BReAkFAsT LuNCh sNACk

l “Make-your-own” egg and cheese on a toasted English muffin.

l Fruit juices diluted with water to cut calories and sugar.

l On whole-grain bread: peanut butter and banana; lean turkey or beef with mustard or light mayo; tuna salad.

l Sliced veggies with lowfat ranch dressing.

l Homemade trail mix: nuts, raisins, dry cereal, sunflower seeds.

l A piece of fruit. l Hard-boiled eggs. l Homemade peanut but-

ter or oatmeal cookies with low-fat milk.

Source: Rebecca Gebhard, R.N., M.S., CDE

heALThY FOODs FOR kIDs

BananaStock BaylorHealth.com/GarlandDiabetes l January 2012 BaylorHealth 3

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1 It’s public enemy No. 1.Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among

women in the United States.“Sometimes this tends to get overshadowed by the emphasis

put on breast cancer,” says Brent Patterson, M.D., a cardiolo-gist on the medical staff at Baylor Medical Center at Garland. That’s not to say that women shouldn’t be concerned about breast cancer. However, according to the American Heart Association, each year 200,000 women die of a heart attack, fi ve times as many who die from breast cancer.

2 Your risk increases

sharply after menopause.In women, cardiovascular disease typically does not take hold until after meno-pause because of estro-gen’s protective eff ects. Doctors once believed that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) would extend this protection after menopause, but, in fact, HRT is now linked to an increased risk of heart attack and death. Older women who have heart attacks are more likely than older men to die from them.

“We used to prescribe hormone replacement therapy routinely to try to prevent coronary disease in postmenopausal women, but now it’s not wise to take it unless the woman suff ers from severe menopausal symptoms that cannot be treated in other ways,” Dr. Patterson says.

3 Women and men have diff erent symptoms.In women, heart disease usually presents itself more qui-

etly than the “Hollywood heart attack,” where a man suddenly experiences tremendous chest pain, grabs his left arm and keels over. Women may or may not experience chest pain, but might have fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, sweating, palpitations, back pain and indigestion.

4 Small changes can make a big diff erence.No matter who you are, woman or man, take steps to pre-

vent cardiovascular disease: Don’t smoke, get moderate exercise and eat a healthy diet.

“Along with controlling blood pressure and cholesterol, main-taining a healthy weight is also important, because diabetes is a signifi cant risk factor for developing coronary artery disease,” Dr. Patterson says. Get screened for heart disease risk factors at the For Women For Life event (see sidebar). � By Deborah Paddison

FIND A DOCTOR

Help for Your HeartNo matter what your risk fac-tors are, Baylor can help you take care of your heart. For a referral to a cardiologist on the Baylor Garland medical staff , call 1.800.4BAYLOR or visit FindDrRight.com.

LEARN MORE

Want to Attend Our Annual Women’s Health Event?Watch an event video at BaylorHealth.com/FWFL and follow the event on Twitter at #FWFL.

CARING FOR WOMEN, FOR LIFETake care of your health at Baylor Medical Center at Garland’s annual women’s health event, For Women For Life. Receive free screenings, fi ve-minute chair massages and a light breakfast, all while you learn about preventing disease and staying healthy. There also will be a variety of health presentations by physicians and allied health professionals. There is no charge for admission, so get your girlfriends together and register today!RSVP by calling 1.800.4BAYLORWhen: Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012; 7:30 a.m. to noonWhere: Atrium at the Granville Arts Center,

300 N. Fifth St., Garland, TX 75040

Multiple myeloma is a malignant plasma cell disorder that accounts for approximately 20,000, or 1.4 percent of, new cancer cases

in the United States as well as about 11,000 deaths per year. Myeloma currently is considered an incur-able blood cancer; however, new treatment has resulted in signifi cant improvements in the quality of life of patients with myeloma and overall survival. Clinical investigators and research scientists at Baylor and other institutions are hoping to improve the treatment outcome.

The Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center is one of 16 sites participating in a study led by the Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium. This research trial, which will enroll at least 1,000 patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma, hopes to better understand the disease by studying how a patient’s individual molecular profi le may aff ect the disease’s progression and his or her response to treatment.

“We’re hoping to learn about changes that happen at the molecular level,” says Tracy Messing, R.N., OCN, CCRC, research manager for the Offi ce of Clinical Oncology Research Coordination at the Baylor Sammons Cancer Center. “If we can identify personalized molecular targets within each patient, the hope is that we could better tailor treatments for each individual.”

Treatment Challenges—and ExplorationsAccording to Messing, the current challenge with the treatment of multiple myeloma is that even the best therapies have a short duration, after which the cancer recurs. One of the goals of the study is to develop new drugs based on the fi ndings.

Throughout the study, partici-pants will provide bone marrow samples, which they would do as part of any treatment protocol. Patients will be treated using the existing therapy their doctor determines is most appropriate for their case. Participants will be tracked by researchers from initial diagnosis through the duration of their treatment, for a minimum of fi ve years. The study will evaluate each patient’s response to his or her treatment and the course the disease takes.

“How multiple myeloma progresses and responds to treatment at the molecular level is a very important scientifi c question,” says Joseph W. Fay, M.D., the principal investigator at Baylor and director of immunotherapy for cancer at Baylor Research Institute. “This study is signifi cant because it has the potential not only to impact the way we treat multiple myeloma, but may also serve as a model for the study and treatment of other cancers.” � By Amy Lynn Smith

Solving the Mysteries of Multiple MyelomaTo fi nd answers, investigators at the Baylor Sammons Cancer Center are studying myeloma at the cellular and molecular level

RESEARCH

Do You Have Multiple Myeloma?Most participants will be referred to the study by their physician. For more informa-tion, call 214.818.8472 or email [email protected].

Illustration by Eva Tatcheva BaylorHealth.com � January 2012 BaylorHealth 54 BaylorHealth January 2012 � BaylorHealth.com/GarlandHeart

Matters of the HeartFour things women need to know about heart disease

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Multiple myeloma is a malignant plasma cell disorder that accounts for approximately 20,000, or 1.4 percent of, new cancer cases

in the United States as well as about 11,000 deaths per year. Myeloma currently is considered an incur-able blood cancer; however, new treatment has resulted in significant improvements in the quality of life of patients with myeloma and overall survival. Clinical investigators and research scientists at Baylor and other institutions are hoping to improve the treatment outcome.

The Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center is one of 16 sites participating in a study led by the Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium. This research trial, which will enroll at least 1,000 patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma, hopes to better understand the disease by studying how a patient’s individual molecular profile may affect the disease’s progression and his or her response to treatment.

“We’re hoping to learn about changes that happen at the molecular level,” says Tracy Messing, R.N., OCN, CCRC, research manager for the Office of Clinical Oncology Research Coordination at the Baylor Sammons Cancer Center. “If we can identify personalized molecular targets within each patient, the hope is that we could better tailor treatments for each individual.”

Treatment Challenges—and ExplorationsAccording to Messing, the current challenge with the treatment of multiple myeloma is that even the best therapies have a short duration, after which the cancer recurs. One of the goals of the study is to develop new drugs based on the findings.

Throughout the study, partici-pants will provide bone marrow samples, which they would do as part of any treatment protocol. Patients will be treated using the existing therapy their doctor determines is most appropriate for their case. Participants will be tracked by researchers from initial diagnosis through the duration of their treatment, for a minimum of five years. The study will evaluate each patient’s response to his or her treatment and the course the disease takes.

“How multiple myeloma progresses and responds to treatment at the molecular level is a very important scientific question,” says Joseph W. Fay, M.D., the principal investigator at Baylor and director of immunotherapy for cancer at Baylor Research Institute. “This study is significant because it has the potential not only to impact the way we treat multiple myeloma, but may also serve as a model for the study and treatment of other cancers.” l By Amy Lynn Smith

Solving the Mysteries of Multiple MyelomaTo find answers, investigators at the Baylor Sammons Cancer Center are studying myeloma at the cellular and molecular level

ReSeaRch

Do You have Multiple Myeloma?Most participants will be referred to the study by their physician. For more informa-tion, call 214.818.8472 or email [email protected].

Illustration by Eva Tatcheva BaylorHealth.com l January 2012 BaylorHealth 5

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W hen Laura Jo Jones received a magnet in the mail from Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine that listed heart attack symptoms, she didn’t think much of it. In

fact, she almost threw it away. But when her husband, 44-year-old Brian Jones, experienced

severe chest pain as they were getting ready for bed one night, she was glad she had kept it. “My wife grabbed the magnet and started reading off the symptoms—and I had most of them,” he says. “That’s when she knew without a doubt to call 911.”

While it wasn’t a heart attack, it was a life-threatening tear in a major artery. “An aortic dissection sometimes presents like a

heart attack, but classically the fi rst symptom is a severe, tear-ing pain in the chest that radiates to the back,” says Manish Assar, M.D., a cardiologist on the medical staff at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. “The key to survival in either case is receiving immediate medical attention.”

Brian underwent a triple bypass, valve repair and pace-maker placement. “From the time I arrived at the Baylor Grapevine ER to surgery, it was less than three hours,” Brian says. He’s lucky he survived—and Laura Jo is part of the reason he did. “Most people don’t survive an aortic

dissection,” Dr. Assar says. In other words, if his wife hadn’t recognized his symptoms and acted immediately, he probably wouldn’t be here today.

Brian Jones is lucky to be alive after an aortic dissection. His wife, Laura Jo, recognized symptoms and called 911.

Magnifi cent Bystander

By Alissa Edwards

Acting fast in the event of a cardiac or stroke emergency could save a life

WATCH THE VIDEO

See Brian’s StoryTo hear more about Brian Jones’ story, watch his video at BaylorHealth.com/Healthcast today.

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Magnifi cent Bystander

DOWNLOAD

Get Your Guide to Heart and Stroke EmergenciesTo save a life, you have to know the symptoms of heart attack and stroke. Download a tip sheet at BaylorHealth.com/Healthcast/HeartAndStroke today.

emergency, and, of course, taking a CPR and fi rst-aid class is a great way to be prepared for any emergency,” Dr. Assar says.

Carry aspirin. “If someone is experi-encing symptoms that could be related to a stroke or heart attack, have them

chew two aspirin unless there’s an allergy,” says Richard Feingold, D.O., a cardiologist on the medical staff at Baylor Grapevine.

Always have your cell phone. “You’ll never regret calling 911 if it turns out to be nothing,” Dr. Feingold

says. “And if it’s something, you could save their life.”

Speak up. If you think someone may be experiencing a stroke or cardiac emergency, insist that he or she get help immediately. “Especially in the case of a stroke, a person may not be thinking clearly enough to make the right decision,” Dr. Feingold says. “If they have a

list of medications they are currently taking nearby, be sure to bring that to the hospital as well.” �

The Push She NeededWhen Janie Morris, 70, began experiencing vision trouble while reading the paper one afternoon, her fi rst thought was that she should call the eye doctor. But as the minutes wore on, it became clear that something was very wrong. “I told my husband I couldn’t see my hand spreading cheese on my cracker or the columns in the paper, and I wasn’t speaking clearly,” Morris says. “He made me take two aspirin and insisted we go to the hospital right away.”

When they arrived at Baylor Medical Center at Garland, her husband wasted no time. “He looked the attendant in the eye and said, ‘I believe my wife is having a stroke and we need attention right away,’ ” Morris says.

He was right. Within minutes, she was undergoing a CT scan and receiving appropriate treatment.

Be a HeroYou never know when you’ll have the opportunity to rec-ognize the signs of a cardiac or stroke emergency. Here’s how you can be prepared:

Brush up on your knowledge. As a rule, everyone should be familiar with the signs of stroke and heart attack. “Take the time to memorize the symp-toms before you’re in a heart or stroke

Jerry Morris saved his wife Janie’s life when he recognized signs of a stroke and called 911.

W hen Laura Jo Jones received a magnet in the mail from Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine that listed heart attack symptoms, she didn’t think much of it. In

fact, she almost threw it away. But when her husband, 44-year-old Brian Jones, experienced

severe chest pain as they were getting ready for bed one night, she was glad she had kept it. “My wife grabbed the magnet and started reading off the symptoms—and I had most of them,” he says. “That’s when she knew without a doubt to call 911.”

While it wasn’t a heart attack, it was a life-threatening tear in a major artery. “An aortic dissection sometimes presents like a

heart attack, but classically the fi rst symptom is a severe, tear-ing pain in the chest that radiates to the back,” says Manish Assar, M.D., a cardiologist on the medical staff at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. “The key to survival in either case is receiving immediate medical attention.”

Brian underwent a triple bypass, valve repair and pace-maker placement. “From the time I arrived at the Baylor Grapevine ER to surgery, it was less than three hours,” Brian says. He’s lucky he survived—and Laura Jo is part of the reason he did. “Most people don’t survive an aortic

dissection,” Dr. Assar says. In other words, if his wife hadn’t recognized his symptoms and acted immediately, he probably wouldn’t be here today.

Brian Jones is lucky to be alive after an aortic dissection. His wife, Laura Jo, recognized symptoms and called 911.

Magnifi cent Bystander

By Alissa Edwards

Acting fast in the event of a cardiac or stroke emergency could save a life

WATCH THE VIDEO

See Brian’s StoryTo hear more about Brian Jones’ story, watch his video at BaylorHealth.com/Healthcast today.

Quality Stroke CareBaylor Medical Center at Garland is await-ing certifi cation review as a Primary Stroke Center. Representatives from the Joint Commission, a health care accreditation organization, are on-site at Baylor Garland this month to measure its stroke protocol against national treatment benchmarks.

“They are following in the footsteps of a typical patient who comes in for stroke treatment,” says Margie Hughes, R.N., stroke coordinator in the emergency department at Baylor Garland. The surveyor will talk with physicians, nurses and technicians in the emergency department, lab and CT imag-ing area, and visit the new dedicated stroke inpatient unit on 3 Main.

Hughes says the staff at Baylor Garland has worked hard to put a whole new stroke treatment program in place. Benchmarks include rapid assessment of the type of stroke and administration of tPA, the “clot-busting” drug, within 60 minutes from when the patient comes through the doors.

Improving community education is also a requirement. Some stroke patients who would be eligible to receive tPA don’t call 911 quickly enough after they start having symptoms, and as a result they suff er more long-term functional impairments.

“We’re committed to caring for our community and ensuring that any-body who comes into our emergency

department gets treated according to the same evidence-based, nationally certifi ed treatment protocol for stroke that has been proven to improve patient outcomes,” says Hughes. � By Deborah Paddison

MAKE A PLAN

If Emergency Strikes, Turn to UsTo learn more about emergency services at Baylor Garland, visit BaylorHealth.com/GarlandED.

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Baylor Health Care System 2001 Bryan Street, Suite 750 Marketing Department Dallas, TX 75201

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Community CalendarJanuary and February 2012

Prepared Childbirth and Basics of Baby CareThis class meets Thursdays for five weeks from Jan. 5 through Feb. 2, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Classes should start during the sixth or seventh month of pregnancy. The class fee is $85/couple. To register, call 1.800.4BAYLOR or visit BaylorHealth.com/Garland.

Infant/Child CPRHeld Jan. 7 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., this class is designed for expectant parents, parents of infants and children, and others who work with infants and children. The class fee is $25. To register, call 1.800.4BAYLOR or go to BaylorHealth.com/Garland.

Sibling ClassThis class will be Jan. 7 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Baylor Medical Center at Garland, Women’s Center, 2300 Marie Curie Blvd., in Garland. Help prepare your 3- to 10-year-old for the arrival of a new baby. The class fee is $15 for the first child and $10 for each additional child. To register, call 1.800.4BAYLOR or visit BaylorHealth.com/Garland.

SUPPORT GROUPSStroke Support Group: First Tuesday of the month, 6 to 8 p.m. Baylor Garland, Baylor Medical Plaza I, Suite 201. Call Linda Offutt at 972.487.5315.

Alzheimer’s Support Group: Every third Saturday of the month from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Baylor Senior Center, confer-ence room, 800 N. Shiloh Road, Garland. For more information, call 972.487.5444.

Breast Cancer Survivor Group: First Tuesday of the month, 7 to 8 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 801 W. Ave. B, Garland. Call 972.272.3471.

I Can Cope: A free educational program for adults facing cancer. Meets the second Tuesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. at Baylor Garland, 2300 Marie Curie Blvd. Call Tammy Hoepner to enroll at 972.487.5184.

Saturday Mammography AppointmentsBaylor Breast Center, located at Baylor Garland, is offering Saturday mammography appointments. Appointments are available beginning at 7:30 a.m. Call 972.487.5293 to schedule your mammogram today. It could save your life!

FOCUS ON YOU.

JAN.28

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 20127:30 A.M.-NOON

Take care of your health at our FREE annual women’s

health event, For Women For Life™. Enjoy a

light breakfast and fi ve-minute chair massages,

receive free health screenings, learn about disease

prevention and attend health presentations by physicians

and allied health professionals. See you there!

Download a code reader onyour smartphone and scan thisQR code to get event details.

RSVP by calling 1.800.4BAYLORLearn more at

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