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U of T Mississauga (UTM) @utm.utoronto.ca · 14h
Just three more days until the #AllNationsPowwow at UTM on Oct. 3! What can first-time Powwow guests expect at the All-Nations Powwow? Deanne Hupfield explains Powwow etiquette and protocols in this informative webinar 💙 bit.ly/40bQXPj
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U of T Mississauga (UTM) @utm.utoronto.ca · 29/09/2026
Flags fly above #UofT's three campuses ahead of Orange Shirt Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡 bit.ly/3VCvSQI #NTRD #OrangeShirtDay
The Survivors’ Flag flies over the U of T Mississauga campus (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)
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Temerty Medicine @uoftmedicine.bsky.social · 16h
TODAY AT 10AM: Join us and the rest of the #UofT community to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Register to watch the livestream: bit.ly/4jCn2MG.
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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 24/09/2026
Flags have been raised across #UofT’s three campuses as the community gets ready to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30. 🧡 uoft.me/cHt
The Survivors' Flag flies alongside the Varsity Blues and University of Toronto flags at Varsity Stadium on the St. George campus
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 15h
Our Evidence-to-Impact Grant supports community-engaged research teams to generate actionable evidence that can inform policies, programs, health services and other population-level approaches to reducing the burden of type 2 diabetes. healthypopulationsnetwork.utoronto.ca/evidence-imp...
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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 22/09/2026
How #UofT researcher Ghazal Fazli is helping identify diabetes earlier – and connecting patients with the follow-up they need 🔵 uoft.me/cH3
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Thanks to everyone who joined us today for Dr. Ghazal Fazli's seminar. This talk included an explanation of how research teams can co-create and implement health interventions with the community, and why this helps ensure interventions actually meet the needs of the people you hope to support.
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
A new publication by our Network members, led by the lab of Dr. Ghazal Fazli, looks at Trends and disparities in diabetes prevalence in Ontario, Canada between 2015-2021. www.canadianjournalofdiabetes.com/article/S149...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
📣 New publication alert! NHP members, led by Dr. @calvin-ke.bsky.social, have a new paper looking at: Trends in the association between diabetes duration and cardiovascular events: a population-based cohort study. Learn more! www.diabetesresearchclinicalpractice.com/article/S016...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
On July 16, Tiffany Bartlett, NHP’s Director of Research Programs, Operations and Partnerships, spoke at the International Congress on Obesity in Mexico City. Her talk, “Healthy Cities Start with Healthy Communities,” highlighted our work to develop equitable approaches to cardiometabolic health.
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
📣 Join us on September 21 at 12 p.m. ET for our September Seminar: From Risk to Prevention: Understanding the Patterns and Drivers of Diabetes and Mobilizing Community-Based Action with Dr. Ghazal Fazli from @utm.utoronto.ca. Register now! www.eventbrite.com/e/network-fo...
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Network for Healthy Populations Seminar - September 21, 2026
Explore the patterns and drivers of diabetes risk and how communities can take action to prevent diabetes and improve health outcomes.
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
For people living with diabetes in Brampton, finding resources to support their diabetes management was anything but straightforward. The NHP Catalyst Grant project between WellFort CHS and Dr. Baiju Shah aimed to change that. healthypopulationsnetwork.utoronto.ca/news/improvi...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
A new research publication from our Director, Dr. Lorraine Lipscombe, looks at The Link Between Diabetes and Cancer: Converging Mechanistic and Epidemiologic Evidence. diabetesjournals.org/diabetes/art...
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The Link Between Diabetes and Cancer: Converging Mechanistic and Epidemiologic Evidence
Accumulating evidence indicates that diabetes is associated with increased risk of several cancers. The strongest evidence has been reported for cancers of
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Our final group of the day is just as inspiring! Thank you and congratulations to all who spoke at today's Summer Student Research Day. We are already looking forward to next year.
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Congratulations to group three from our Summer Student Research Day, who provided excellent updates on their projects. This is always an inspiring day learning about the many programs aimed at improving health outcomes in Peel Region.
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Group two from our Summer Student Research Day has just completed their talks. We are so impressed with the projects these students are supporting, and look forward to seeing how this experience with research will impact their future careers.
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Today is our Summer Student Research Day! We're so excited to learn about the projects our talented summer students have been working on over the last few months. The first group of presenters were impressive!
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
New research from our Chair, Dr. Baiju Shah looks at In Utero Exposure to Preexisting or Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Increases Incidence of Diabetes in the Children of First Nations and Non–First Nations Mothers: A Retrospective Cohort Study. diabetesjournals.org/care/article...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Join the Network for Healthy Populations (NHP)! A community linking researchers, community members, and policy leaders to advance equitable, evidence-based solutions for healthier populations. Learn more: www.linkedin.com/company/9568...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
We're still smiling about our Discovery Summit! The event, which brought together more than 200 NHP community members, was an opportunity to celebrate our fifth anniversary while sharing updates on projects and networking with colleagues. healthypopulationsnetwork.utoronto.ca/news/celebra...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
📣 New publication alert! NHP members have a new publication in the journal Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. The paper, led by Noor-Ul-Huda Shah, looks at Prediabetes in Ontario: improving surveillance for better disease prevention. www.diabetesresearchclinicalpractice.com/article/S016...
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Prediabetes in Ontario: improving surveillance for better disease prevention
Prediabetes, a metabolic state preceding type 2 diabetes (T2D), is independently associated with increased all-cause mortality. Despite its growing public health significance, population-level estimat...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
New research from NHP's Dr. Vasanti Malik looks at the link between sugary drinks in childhood and a higher hypertension risk later in life. temertymedicine.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-led...
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U of T-led study links sugary drinks in childhood to higher hypertension risk later in life
A large long-term study led by researchers at the University of Toronto and Harvard University provides strong evidence that children who consume sugar-sweetened beverages and fruit juice have higher ...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🌟 New publication alert! Drs. Ghazal Fazli and Gillian Booth have a new paper in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health looking at the association or park size, access and neighbourhood walkability with physical activity and obesity. www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/23...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Our Catalyst Grant Symposia has started! Thanks to our wonderful panelists for their insights on culturally-tailored strategies.
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Our Discovery Summit is underway! Thanks to Dr. Mohammed Ali for his excellent keynote presentation on The Evolving Science and Epidemiology of Diabetes: Implications for Prevention. A very impactful way to start our event!
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
📣 New publication alert! NHP members Drs. Ghazal Fazli, Lorraine Lipscombe and Baiju Shah look at prediabetes in Ontario: improving surveillance for better disease prevention in the journal Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. www.diabetesresearchclinicalpractice.com/article/S016...
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Prediabetes in Ontario: improving surveillance for better disease prevention
Prediabetes, a metabolic state preceding type 2 diabetes (T2D), is independently associated with increased all-cause mortality. Despite its growing public health significance, population-level estimat...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Joining us for the Discovery Summit? Be sure to check out our detailed program! healthypopulationsnetwork.utoronto.ca/discovery-su...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Read our latest Catalyst Grant feature on Enhancing Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Among Young Adults in Peel: Mapping and Understanding Access to Physical Activity and Nutritional Supports. healthypopulationsnetwork.utoronto.ca/news/enhanci...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
🌟 New publication alert! The lab of NHP member Dr. Vasanti Malik released a new research paper on Low- and no-calorie sweeteners and health: unravelling the evidence and controversy in Canadian Science Publishing. cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/...
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Low- and no-calorie sweeteners and health: unravelling the evidence and controversy
Low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) (also referred to as non-nutritive sweeteners) have been the subject of controversy, especially considering recent conditional recommendations by the World Health...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Meet our Discovery Summit keynote speaker! On day one, Dr. Mohammed Ali from the Emory School of Medicine will present on the Evolving Science and Epidemiology of Diabetes: Implications for Prevention. Register now for the Discovery Summit on June 17-18, 2026! www.eventbrite.com/e/discovery-...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Meet our Discovery Summit keynote speaker! On day one of the Summit, Dr. Laura Rosella will present MOSAIC-T2D: A Precision Participatory and Multi-Level Approach for Understanding and Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Inequities. Join us in June 17 - 18. www.eventbrite.com/e/discovery-...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
A new publication from NHP member Dr. Laura Rosella and team explores how public sector health organizations in Ontario are navigating AI adoption, highlighting what's working and what's holding progress back. smw.ch/index.php/sm...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
A new publication from NHP member Vasanti Malik and colleagues identifies key gaps in Canada's new National School Food Policy around funding, nutritional standards, and accountability. Read it now! link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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From policy to plate: strengthening implementation of Canada’s national school food policy - Canadian Journal of Public Health
Canada’s newly released National School Food Policy (NSFP) and its associated federal funding commitments mark significant progress toward a more coordinated school food system in Canada. However, sig...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Join us June 17 - 18 for the Discovery Summit: From Vision to Impact. Our Summit brings together the NHP community to share insights and explore practical, community-based approaches to improving population health across Peel Region. Learn more! www.eventbrite.com/e/discovery-...
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Discovery Summit: From Vision to Impact
Bringing leaders together to drive progress in diabetes and cardiometabolic disease prevention and advance population health in Peel Region.
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Thanks to everyone who joined us yesterday for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Remission: From Evidence to Implementation at Scale in England featuring Dr. Jonathan Valabhji. This was an interesting and engaging session on a hot topic in the type 2 diabetes community.
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Read our latest Catalyst Grant feature about co-designing a culturally-tailored self-management tool to support older Black adults, who face an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. healthypopulationsnetwork.utoronto.ca/news/empower...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
⏰ Happening this week - join us on Wednesday!
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Deadline approaching on May 8th. Apply now!
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
New research from our Director, Dr. Lorraine Lipscombe, in the journal Diabetic Medicine looks at the risk of postpartum depressive symptoms in immigrant women with recent gestational diabetes mellitus. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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<em>Diabetic Medicine</em> | Diabetes UK Journal | Wiley Online Library
Aims To evaluate the impact of immigration status and sociodemographic risk factors on postpartum depressive (PPD) symptoms among women with recent gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Methods We ...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Did you miss Workin' 9 to Thrive with Dr. Baiju Shah? Watch it now on our YouTube channel and learn about health promotion programs in the workplace. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_av...
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Workin' 9 to Thrive: Health Promotion Programs in the Workplace
YouTube video by Fatema Ali
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Our Novo Nordisk Research Chair in Social and Environmental Determinants of Health, Dr. Ghazal Fazli, is featured in the latest University of Toronto Magazine. Read about her work to improve access to diabetes screening in Peel Region and beyond! magazine.utoronto.ca/research-ide...
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Better Diabetes Screening – and Faster Access to Care | U of T Magazine - U of T Magazine
How U of T researcher Ghazal Fazli is helping identify diabetes earlier – and connecting patients with the follow-up they need Read More
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Thanks to everyone who joined us today for our presentation from Dr. Baiju Shah! This was a wonderful overview of the current research on workplace health interventions, as well as an update on his current NHP Catalyst Grant project, which involves a workplace health intervention in Peel Region.
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Join us on May 6 from 4 – 5 p.m. for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Remission: From Evidence to Implementation at Scale in England featuring Dr. Jonathan Valabhji. This session will be in-person at Women's College Hospital and virtual via Zoom. Register now! www.eventbrite.ca/e/network-fo...
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Network for Healthy Populations Visiting Speaker - May 6, 2026
Network for Healthy Populations Visiting Speaker - May 6, 2026
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
🌟 Join us on April 20 at 12 p.m. for Workin' 9 to Thrive, our Seminar Series featuring NHP's Research Chair, Dr. Baiju Shah. 🌟 This seminar will explore the important role workplaces play in promoting health and well-being among their employees. www.eventbrite.ca/e/network-fo...
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Network for Healthy Populations Seminar Series - April 20, 2026
Network for Healthy Populations Seminar Series - April 20, 2026
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
We’re excited to introduce the Community Connections Map, an interactive tool that visualizes partnerships, projects, and initiatives advancing health equity and chronic disease prevention across Peel Region. Learn more! healthypopulationsnetwork.utoronto.ca/community-co...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
🌟 Join us on April 20 at 12 p.m. for Workin' 9 to Thrive, our Seminar Series featuring NHP's Research Chair, Dr. Baiju Shah. 🌟 This seminar will explore the important role workplaces play in promoting health and well-being among their employees. www.eventbrite.ca/e/network-fo...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
We're accepting applications for the 2026 NHP Graduate and Trainee Awards, which support interdisciplinary research in cardiometabolic health, chronic disease prevention, and health equity. Learn more about the @utm.utoronto.ca Graduate Award: healthypopulationsnetwork.utoronto.ca/nhp-graduate...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
We're accepting applications for the 2026 NHP Graduate and Trainee Awards, which support interdisciplinary research in cardiometabolic health, chronic disease prevention, and health equity. Learn about the @uoftdlsph.bsky.social Graduate Award: healthypopulationsnetwork.utoronto.ca/nhp-graduate...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
We're now accepting applications for the 2026 NHP Graduate and Trainee Awards, which support interdisciplinary research in cardiometabolic health, chronic disease prevention, and health equity. 🕝 Deadline: Friday, May 8, 2026! Learn more! healthypopulationsnetwork.utoronto.ca/nhp-graduate...
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Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations @nhp-uoft.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Congratulations to Ingrid Giesinger, an NHP 2024 Graduate Award winner, and Dr. Laura Rosella on this new publication in Annals of Epidemiology: Population-based clustering of co-occurring social determinants: An application of unsupervised machine learning. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Population-based clustering of co-occurring social determinants: An application of unsupervised machine learning
This study aimed to develop a cluster-based measure of multiple co-occurring social determinants of health by applying unsupervised machine learning t…
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